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Whether you love watching live sport or want to take part in a sporty event in NewcastleGateshead - there is plenty going on all year round to help you work up a sweat!
From horse racing and cricket tournaments to epic live football, rugby and basketball matches all showcasing local, national and international teams. Fans of sport visiting NewcastleGateshead can also watch world-class athletics as well as take part in the famous Great North Run each September.
When visiting NewcastleGateshead, why not go for a run around one of its parks or leave your trainers at home and absorb the thrill of the action with a fascinating stadium tour at St James' Park, home of Newcastle United Football Club.
Passion for sport (and in particular, football) runs through Geordie veins so visitors looking to satisfy their search for a sporty event will also find theatre, entertainment and exhibitions dedicated to sport at some of the attractions and venues across the city. Take a look at the sporting events to make you cheer or get your heart racing this year...
February 28th 2026 to February 28th 2026
Following a sold-out 2025 edition...
March 7th 2026
The Harlem Globetrotters, known for...
March 7th 2026
This is a once-in-a-century celebration...
November 28th 2026 to November 28th 2026
Newcastle Falcons take on Leicester...
December 24th to January 4th
December 26th
December 26th to December 26th
December 27th
December 28th to December 28th
December 30th
January 1st to January 1st
January 3rd
January 4th to January 4th
January 7th
January 7th to January 7th
January 10th to January 10th


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