8 Places to Watch the World Cup in NewcastleGateshead

The World Cup is well underway and Newcastle and Gateshead are right at the heart of the action with plenty of incredible places to catch England’s games. From huge fan zones, packed-out bars and venues with the biggest screens, there’s no shortage of spots in town to soak up the atmosphere and watch every moment unfold with fellow fans.

Read on for 8 of the best places showing the games...

Freight Island, Newcastle’s newest social hangout is going all out for the World Cup, with matches shown across 10 HD screens throughout the venue. With plenty of food vendors to choose from and a great bar, it's set up for a great night. Free general admission and premium seated tickets from £10 per person can be booked here.

In Gateshead, head to Summer on the Southside to catch all the action at the Fan Park in Hwkrland. Join fellow fans in cheering on England and soak up the atmosphere. Even better, early arrivals can enjoy a free beer with all tickets (until 11:30pm entry), making it a great way to start the night. Tickets are priced at £8.50 and can be booked here, make sure to grab yours before they sell out.

If you're looking for a brilliant place to watch the game, St James' Stack is hard to beat. Catch every moment live on multiple giant screens with full match commentary, surrounded by an unbeatable atmosphere. With an excellent line-up of street food vendors and plenty of places to grab a drink, you've got everything you need to enjoy the game. Book your tickets here.

In Ouseburn you can watch the game in the fantastic Ouseburn Garden. With plenty drinks flowing, fantastic food vendors and huge screens, it's a great outdoor spot to enjoy the game with plenty of fans. Tickets start from just £3, click here to secure yours.  

We Are Fanzones are taking over Newcastle’s Times Square with an amazing World Cup Fan Zone. Come here to catch the matches on a giant LED screen and an incredible atmosphere to match. There will be plenty of bars to grab a pint, food traders and DJ sets before and after the games.

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Head to the oldest pub in Newcastle to cheer on England! The Old George Inn will be a popular spot to watch the match with a great atmosphere and plenty of drinks flowing. Tickets are expected to sell fast, so don't leave it too late to secure your spot.

Experience the World Cup action at FRATE. The open-air Fan Zone is a great place to be to watch the match. Tickets are available from £3 and you can expect DJs, drinks and plenty of celebrations. Grab your tickets here. 

The Canny Lad, the Irish tavern on Newgate Street, is a great place to watch the match with great drinks and plenty of screens to catch all the action. You can even head upstairs before kick-off and enjoy a few games of darts or pool. It’s expected to be busy, so arriving early is recommended to secure a good seat.