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Available offline after first visitSt James' Park has been the home of Newcastle United since 1892 and is the oldest and largest football stadium in north-east England. The ground sits on a hill overlooking Newcastle city centre, giving it some of the most distinctive matchday surroundings in English football. The asymmetric stands — with the Milburn and Leazes ends towering far higher than the East and Gallowgate sides — reflect planning constraints from the surrounding listed buildings. EURO 2028 will be the biggest international tournament hosted in Newcastle since EURO 96 and will likely include three group-stage matches plus a round-of-16 tie.
Quick facts
- Capacity
- 52,338
- City
- Newcastle, England
- Opened
- 1892
- Nearest Metro
- St James' (Green line)
- Nearest rail
- Newcastle Central (10 min walk)
Frequently asked questions
- Why are the stands at St James' Park different heights?
- Planning restrictions from neighbouring listed buildings prevented expansion of the East and Gallowgate stands, so Newcastle United built the Milburn and Leazes stands far taller — producing the iconic asymmetric silhouette.
- Can I walk to St James' Park from Newcastle Central Station?
- Yes. St James' Park is around a 10-minute walk uphill from Newcastle Central station, signposted through the city centre. The Tyne and Wear Metro also runs directly to St James' station beside the ground.