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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...
November 8th 2025 to January 4th 2026
Family
8 Nov 2025 to 4 Jan 2026
Get your skates on! Life’s ice rink is back from Saturday 8 November for ...
December 13th 2025
Entertainment
13 Dec 2025 to 13 Dec 2025
Newcastle Red Bulls take on Lions in this Challenge Cup fixture.
December 13th 2025 to December 13th 2025
Entertainment
13 Dec 2025 to 13 Dec 2025
Newcastle Falcons take on Lions in this Challenge Cup fixture.
December 21st 2025
Live Music
21 Dec 2025 to 21 Dec 2025
Gateshead
Inhale. Exhale. Let live music carry your flow.Join the brilliant Jo Hutton for a gentle...
December 21st 2025
Entertainment
21 Dec 2025 to 21 Dec 2025
Newcastle Red Bulls take on Bath in this Premiership fixture.
December 21st 2025 to December 21st 2025
Entertainment
21 Dec 2025 to 21 Dec 2025
Newcastle Falcons take on Bath in this Premiership fixture.
January 2nd 2026 to May 16th 2026
Entertainment
2 Jan 2026 to 16 May 2026
Newcastle Red Bulls host Gloucester Rugby in their final home league game of the 2024/2...
January 2nd 2026 to May 16th 2026
Entertainment
2 Jan 2026 to 16 May 2026
Newcastle Falcons host Gloucester Rugby in their final home league game of the 2024/25 Gallagher...
January 10th 2026 to January 10th 2026
Entertainment
10 Jan 2026 to 10 Jan 2026
Newcastle Falcons take on Perpignan in this Challenge Cup fixture.
January 10th 2026
Newcastle Red Bulls take on...
January 31st 2026
Boxing match.
February 2nd 2026 to February 5th 2026
The 2025 Premier League will...
February 28th 2026 to February 28th 2026
Following a sold-out 2025 edition...
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November 28th to November 28th
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