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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...
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...
February 15th 2026 to February 15th 2026
Sporty
15 Feb 2026 to 15 Feb 2026
Gateshead
Newcastle United Women vs Portsmouth Women2:00PM Gateshead International Stadium
February 28th 2026 to February 28th 2026
Family
28 Feb 2026 to 28 Feb 2026
Following a sold-out 2025 edition and a dramatic final race, the FIM World SuperEnduro Championship...
February 28th 2026 to February 28th 2026
Live Music
28 Feb 2026 to 28 Feb 2026
Gateshead
Yoga in Harmony returns, with Grace’s gentle flow accompanied by the shimmering piano of Paul...
March 7th 2026
Entertainment
7 Mar 2026 to 7 Mar 2026
The Harlem Globetrotters, known for their international basketball skills, perform some of their best tricks...
March 18th 2026 to March 18th 2026
Sporty
18 Mar 2026 to 18 Mar 2026
Gateshead
Newcastle United Women vs Birmingham City Women7pm Gateshead International Stadium
March 22nd 2026 to March 22nd 2026
Sporty
22 Mar 2026 to 22 Mar 2026
Gateshead
Newcastle United Women vs Crystal Palace Women2pmGateshead International Stadium
March 27th 2026 to March 27th 2026
Entertainment
27 Mar 2026 to 27 Mar 2026
Newcastle Red Bulls take on Exeter in this Premiership fixture.
April 5th 2026 to April 5th 2026
Sporty
5 Apr 2026 to 5 Apr 2026
Gateshead
Newcastle United Women vs Nottingham Forest Women2pmGateshead International Stadium
April 24th 2026 to April 24th 2026
Newcastle Red Bulls take on...
May 3rd 2026 to May 3rd 2026
Newcastle United Women vs Durham...
May 10th 2026 to May 10th 2026
Newcastle Red Bulls take on...
May 16th 2026 to January 2nd 2027
Newcastle Falcons host Gloucester Rugby...
May 30th to May 30th
September 12th to September 12th
November 28th to November 28th
February 12th to February 12th
February 14th to February 14th
February 14th
February 15th to February 15th
February 18th to February 19th
February 21st
February 22nd to February 22nd
February 22nd to February 22nd
February 24th to February 24th
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Further Afield
The Stadium of Light is home of Sunderland AFC and popular north east venue for...
Things To Do
Newcastle Red Bulls rugby team have been at Kingston Park Stadium, their current home ground...
Things To Do
Tynemouth
Longsands Surf School is the best way to experience the North East coastline! Get active...
September 12th 2026 to September 12th 2026
Sporty
12 Sept 2026 to 12 Sept 2026
Newcastle City Centre
The AJ Bell Junior & Mini Great North Run is SOLD OUT. The AJ Bell...
Things To Do
Newcastle City Centre
Located just two miles from Newcastle city centre, TeamSport Go Karting promises an awesome, fun-filled...
Things To Do
Newcastle City Centre
The Eagles are officially the most successful professional sports team in the North East and...
Things To Do
Further Afield
Silksworth Sports Complex and Ski Slopes is the North East’s premiere ski facility in Sunderland...
July 5th 2026 to July 5th 2026
Seasonal
5 Jul 2026 to 5 Jul 2026
Newcastle City Centre
Join us in 2026 for the iconic Great North 10K – an unforgettable run through...
Things To Do
Newcastle City Centre
Experience live sport in the most iconic stadium the North East has to offer -...
Things To Do
Further Afield
Nestled in the heart of County Durham is Emirates Riverside, one of the most unique...
Things To Do
Ouseburn
The Valley Climb Newcastle is a state of the art bouldering gym on the edge...
Things To Do
Gateshead
Two slipways provide direct access to the River Tyne which is navigable for a distance...
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