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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...
October 8th 2024 to March 21st 2025
Sporty
8 Oct 2024 to 21 Mar 2025
Quayside
Experience Newcastle and Gateshead like never before with Quayside Glow, a magical night-time kayak adventure...
October 27th 2024 to March 30th 2025
Workshops
27 Oct 2024 to 30 Mar 2025
Tynemouth
Rejuvenate and embrace the elements with CBK’s Ice-Dip Social. Set against the stunning backdrop of...
February 24th 2025 to February 24th 2025
Sporty
24 Feb 2025 to 24 Feb 2025
Newcastle City Centre
Newcastle’s Vertu Motors Arena will once again host international basketball as Great Britain takes on...
February 23rd
February 24th
February 24th to April 16th
February 25th to April 16th
February 25th to March 18th
February 26th
February 27th to April 16th
February 27th to April 14th
March 1st
March 1st
March 2nd
March 6th
September 6th 2024 to September 6th 2024
Sporty
6 Sept 2024 to 6 Sept 2024
Quayside
Join us and be part of the biggest weekend of sport in the North East...
Shopping
Newcastle City Centre
Northern Runner is Newcastle's only specialist running shop. Stocking a wide range of running shoes...
Things To Do
Newcastle Thunder are the North East's only professional Rugby League Club based at Kingston Park...
Things To Do
Ouseburn
The Valley Climb Newcastle is a state of the art bouldering gym on the edge...
Things To Do
Further Afield
Gateshead International Stadium is the third largest stadium in Tyne and Wear, with a capacity...
Things To Do
Newcastle City Centre
Experience live sport in the most iconic stadium the North East has to offer -...
Things To Do
Newcastle City Centre
The Eagles are officially the most successful professional sports team in the North East and...
Things To Do
Gateshead
Two slipways provide direct access to the River Tyne which is navigable for a distance...
July 7th 2024 to July 7th 2024
Seasonal
7 Jul 2024 to 7 Jul 2024
Newcastle City Centre
Join us in 2024 for the iconic Great North 10K – an unforgettable run through...
Things To Do
Newcastle Falcons rugby team have been at Kingston Park Stadium, their current home ground, since...
Things To Do
Tynemouth
Longsands Surf School is the best way to experience the North East coastline! Get active...
Things To Do
Further Afield
The Stadium of Light is home of Sunderland AFC and popular north east venue for...
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