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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 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.
December 28th 2025 to December 28th 2025
Entertainment
28 Dec 2025 to 28 Dec 2025
Back by popular demand for the second time this year– the ultimate ice skating event...
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
Entertainment
10 Jan 2026 to 10 Jan 2026
Newcastle Red Bulls take on Perpignan in this Challenge Cup fixture.
January 10th 2026 to January 10th 2026
Newcastle Falcons take on Perpignan...
January 21st 2026 to January 21st 2026
Newcastle United take on PSV...
January 31st 2026
Boxing match.
February 2nd 2026 to February 5th 2026
The 2025 Premier League will...
February 28th to February 28th
March 7th
March 7th
November 28th to November 28th
December 8th to January 4th
December 13th
December 14th to December 14th
December 14th to December 14th
December 17th to December 17th
December 20th to December 20th
December 20th
December 20th
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Ouseburn
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Further Afield
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Gateshead
Two slipways provide direct access to the River Tyne which is navigable for a distance...
September 6th 2025 to September 6th 2024
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6 Sept 2025 to 6 Sept 2024
Newcastle City Centre
The AJ Bell Junior & Mini Great North Run is SOLD OUT. The AJ Bell...
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Further Afield
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Tynemouth
Longsands Surf School is the best way to experience the North East coastline! Get active...
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Newcastle Red Bulls rugby team have been at Kingston Park Stadium, their current home ground...
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Newcastle City Centre
Northern Runner is Newcastle's only specialist running shop. Stocking a wide range of running shoes...
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Newcastle City Centre
Experience live sport in the most iconic stadium the North East has to offer -...
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