Where to watch the EFL Carabao Cup Final in Newcastle

They’ve done it again! Eddie Howe’s Black & White Army have booked their place in the EFL Carabao Cup Final for the second time in two years, and while thousands of fans will be making the journey to Wembley, plenty will be cheering on the Toon right here in Newcastle.

If you’re not heading to Wembley, don’t worry, there are plenty of incredible fan zones, bars, and venues across the city where you can experience the match-day buzz surrounded by fellow Geordies. From massive screens and live entertainment to great food, drinks, and unbeatable atmospheres, we’ve got you covered.

We’ll be regularly updating this list as more venues and events are announced, so keep checking back to find the best spot to support Newcastle United from home. 

🏆 HOWAY THE LADS! 🏆

• Are tickets required? Yes
• Prices From: £7.50 + booking fee

Newcastle’s biggest ever Fan Zone is set to take over the Utilita Arena, offering space for 5,000 fans to experience the EFL Cup Final in style. Along with the chance to watch Newcastle United take on Liverpool on a huge outdoor screen, the event will feature live DJs, top street food vendors, and fully loaded bars serving draught beer, cider, spirits, and soft drinks. 

There will also be a dedicated family-friendly zone, with seating for a more relaxed atmosphere, and fans can upgrade their experience with front-of-screen table packages for up to eight people. 

Tickets start at £7.50 + booking fee for general admission, with front-of-screen tables from £160 + booking fee. In the family zone, under 2s go free, under 18s are £5, and adults are £10. With thousands of fellow fans, a buzzing match-day atmosphere, and everything from pre-match build-up to post-match celebrations with live DJs, this fan zone will be the ultimate place to catch the action if you’re not heading to Wembley.

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Please note, this event is now sold out.

Are tickets required? Yes

For the ultimate EFL Cup Final experience, head to Fanzone Newcastle at Times Square—the city's biggest and most electric match-day event! With a massive 3000-capacity indoor arena, two huge LED screens, and a heated marquee, you’ll catch every second of the action surrounded by die-hard Toon fans. 

Before kick-off, get in the spirit with a Sam Fender tribute pre-match party featuring Sam Offender, plus live bands and DJs keeping the energy high all day. Grab a pint from the 40ft container bar, stocked with tons of draught beer, cider, spirits, and soft drinks, and fuel up with top street food vendors. General admission starts from £10, or go big with a front-of-screen table for eight.

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• Are tickets required? Yes
• Prices From: £11

Get ready, Newcastle fans! On March 16th, 2025, NX Newcastle is transforming into the ultimate fan zone to cheer on the Toon as they battle for glory in the EFL Cup Final. Located in the heart of the city, the venue is bringing you an unmatched match-day experience, featuring live pre-match entertainment, a dynamic host, and a massive 10ft x 7ft screen streaming Sky Sports with zero buffering. 

Expect crisp, music-industry standard audio, flag displays, drinks deals, and VIP balcony seating options for an elevated view of the action. 

Whether you're celebrating with family (all ages welcome) or roaring alongside fellow fans, this is the only place to be if you can't make it to Wembley. 

Fully accessible; please contact NX Newcastle if you require any support.

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• Are tickets required? No

One of the best spots to soak up the action will be St James’ STACK, located right next to St James’ Park itself. With multiple big screens showing the match live with full commentary, plus a buzzing atmosphere and a variety of top street food vendors, this is the perfect place to watch the final. It’s walk-in only, with no tickets needed, but be warned, it’s going to be a popular one, so make sure you get there early to grab a good spot.

• Are tickets required? Yes
• Prices From: £13

For those wanting to pair football with great beer and street food, head to Wylam Brewery for a standing-only, 18+ event. Tickets are £13, and you’ll find the big screen set up, beers flowing, and patties on the grill to fuel the celebrations. With a lively atmosphere and one of Newcastle’s best breweries as your backdrop, this promises to be a class day out.

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• Are tickets required? Yes
• Prices From: £2

For a unique matchday experience, head to Ouseburn Garden, where the biggest screen in the Ouseburn will be showing full match coverage with commentary. This outdoor venue is fully covered by a stretch tent, with heaters and fire pits to keep things cosy while you cheer on the lads. Expect top-tier food from Acropolis, great drinks deals, and an unbeatable atmosphere as Newcastle chase silverware. Tickets are required to guarantee entry. 

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• Are tickets required? Yes
• Prices From: £60 for 2 people, £12 child ticket plus booking fee

For a family-friendly match-day experience, Maldron Hotel Newcastle is offering a fantastic fan zone right in the city centre. With six big screens, a fully accessible venue, and an outdoor courtyard, it’s a great spot for families to enjoy the Carabao Cup Final together. To guarantee a table, you’ll need to book a table package, which includes a reserved table with a screen view, drinks vouchers, and food options. 

Packages start at £60 for two people, including two drinks each, pizza, nachos, and loaded fries. There’s also a £12 option for children (ages 4-12), which includes two soft drinks and a kids' meal.

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• Are tickets required? Yes
• Prices From: £11

Another fantastic option is Northumbria Students’ Union, where fans can watch the game on a huge screen in a lively, match-day atmosphere. Expect drinks deals, flag displays, and entertainment, with more details to be confirmed soon. With tickets priced at just £11 (including booking fee), it’s an affordable and exciting place to join the Toon Army as they chase cup glory.

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• Are tickets required? Yes
• Prices From: £9.65

Another top spot to catch the EFL Cup Final is at The Fed, Gateshead, where 4theFans is bringing back its Newcastle FanPark after a sell-out event in 2023. Promising an epic, stadium-like atmosphere, this fan zone is set to be hosted by a Newcastle legend and Sky Sports presenter (TBA) and will feature giant screens so you won’t miss a second of the action. Expect live DJs, Newcastle anthems, mouth-watering food and drink, and plenty of giveaways, prizes, and special effects to keep the energy high throughout the day. 

There’s also a family-friendly area, seating options, and VIP packages for those wanting to upgrade their experience. With thousands of passionate fans creating an electric atmosphere, this is a must-visit venue for anyone looking to cheer on Newcastle United as they battle for their first major trophy in over 50 years.

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• Are tickets required? Yes
• Prices From: Free (for entry) and from £39.85 for the bottomless brunch option

For a fun and lively matchday experience, head to Billy Bootleggers in Ouseburn, where you can catch the Carabao Cup Final in a unique setting. Entry is free, but booking a ticket in advance is highly recommended as space is limited. What makes this venue stand out is their bottomless brunch option, which includes 1.5 hours of unlimited drinks and food from Pattymelts, perfect for keeping you fuelled while watching Newcastle take on Liverpool.

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• Are tickets required? No
• Prices From: Free

For an authentic matchday atmosphere, The Grove is an excellent choice. They are bringing back their "It’s a Bar, not a Fanzone" Fanzone, offering free entry, no table reservations, and a first-come, first-served seating arrangement, so arriving early is recommended to secure a spot. 

The Carabao Cup Final will be broadcast across multiple areas, including a big screen projector with a PA system inside the venue, a large outdoor screen, the upstairs cocktail bar with a projector, and two large flat screens in the bar. 

Doors open from 12pm, with pre-match entertainment, a great selection of drinks, and freshly made pizza available throughout the day, ensuring fans have everything they need to enjoy the game.

• Are tickets required? Yes
• Prices From: From £5

For a match-day experience right in the heart of the city, head to Liberty House, located near Central Station. They’re offering full match coverage with commentary, so you won’t miss a single chant, tackle, or goal. But the excitement doesn’t stop at full-time, stick around for the official afterparty at Liberty House to keep the celebrations going long into the night! With doors opening from 11AM, this is the perfect spot to soak in the ultimate match-day atmosphere surrounded by passionate Toon fans.

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• Are tickets required? Booking is required
• Prices From: Free

For a more intimate and independent match-day setting, Brinkburn Street Brewery in Ouseburn is a fantastic choice. This small independent brewery with its own bar and kitchen will be showing the Carabao Cup Final in Maling Hall, offering a relaxed yet passionate atmosphere to watch Newcastle take on Liverpool. 

Doors open from midday, giving you plenty of time to settle in before the 4:30pm kick-off. With a strict capacity limit, booking in advance is highly recommended to guarantee your spot. If you’re looking to enjoy some quality food alongside the game, be sure to mention it when booking so the team can prepare accordingly. Expect great craft beer, delicious food, and a warm, welcoming space to cheer on the Toon.

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• Are tickets required? Yes
• Prices From: £15

For a unique match-day experience, Tyneside Cinema is bringing football and film together for the Carabao Cup Final.  Kick off your day with a special screening of the iconic 2004 film Goal!, where Santiago Muñez lives out every fan’s dream of playing for Newcastle United, before settling in to watch the real action unfold as the Toon take on Liverpool live from Wembley.

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• Are tickets required? Yes
• Prices From: £11.55

For a premium match-day experience, check out The Assembly Rooms, where you can watch the final on a giant screen in an electric but intimate atmosphere, as capacity is being limited for the best possible viewing experience. 

Enjoy a licensed bar, food available to purchase, and exciting raffles, including the chance to win an Alexander Isak signed Newcastle home shirt. Every ticket purchase is entered into a free draw for this incredible prize, along with additional opportunities to win signed NUFC memorabilia.

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• Are tickets required? Yes
• Prices From: £5 for table for two

Another top choice for match-day vibes is Louie’s Liquor Store at 11 Bigg Market. Join them and catch every moment of the action with ice-cold pints and beer towers starting from just £30. Gather your mates, grab a seat, and enjoy the game right in the heart of Newcastle’s buzzing Bigg Market.

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Osborne Road in Jesmond is lined with bars offering unmissable drinks deals, moreish food and of course big screens to watch sports fixtures. It is no surprise then that most bars will be showing the final. Spy Bar is a firm favourite with fans wanting to catch the action. Rolling out drinks deals, food offers and an awesome match day atmosphere, you're always in for a good time at this Jesmond bar. If you can't get a spot in Spy Bar, head to Osbornes who not only have lots of indoor space, but outdoor heated seats and TVs. 

If it's atmosphere you are after, go no further than the Old George Inn. Watch the match live from one of their many screens whilst enjoying a refreshing alcoholic or non alcoholic drink. If you get peckish you can order from their extensive food menu and revel in the match day spirit. Be sure to check out their many drinks deals.

Shark Club is a self proclaimed sports bar and is an ideal spot to watch the nail biting fixture on 16 March. Sitting across from St James' Park, Shark Club is well known with toon supporters as one of the best places to catch a pint before, during, and after the match. Food and drinks are both available to help you get your teeth into the match-day celebrations.

Want a slightly more laid back matchday? Catch the League Cup Final at the Trent House. With a handful of screens, beer on tap and famous toasties, the independent pub is all you need for a proper Geordie match day. You can find the pub on Leazes Lane and it even has a pool table upstairs for a bit of half-time entertainment. 

Located just next to Haymarket Metro Station and Haymarket Bus Station you will find the Junction. Stretching over two floors and boasting a big screen for showing the footy, it is a great pub to watch the action live. The pub serves food and does student discount for those of you studying in the city, be sure to bring your student card to get great deals. Don't worry if you don't fall into that bracket as the prices are very reasonable for both food and drink. 

Are you heading into town and wanting to find the perfect spot for a few drinks? Newcastle and Gateshead is full of great bars and pubs. Take a look at our top picks here.