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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...
September 26th 2026 to September 26th 2026
Entertainment
26 Sept 2026 to 26 Sept 2026
Gateshead
Inhale. Exhale. Let live music lead.Roll out your mat for a restorative morning practice, with...
November 8th 2026 to November 8th 2026
Sporty
8 Nov 2026 to 8 Nov 2026
Newcastle City Centre
Watch as Newcastle United Women take on Burnley Women at St. James Park.
November 21st 2026 to November 22nd 2026
Family
21 Nov 2026 to 22 Nov 2026
Get ready for the ultimate action-packed experience, as Gladiators Live Tour makes its global debut...
November 28th 2026 to November 28th 2026
Entertainment
28 Nov 2026 to 28 Nov 2026
Newcastle Falcons take on Leicester Tigers in this Premiership fixture.
December 12th 2026 to December 12th 2026
Entertainment
12 Dec 2026 to 12 Dec 2026
Newcastle Red Bulls take on Castres in this Challenge Cup fixture.
January 2nd 2027 to January 2nd 2027
Entertainment
2 Jan 2027 to 2 Jan 2027
Newcastle Falcons host Gloucester Rugby in their final home league game of the 2024/25 Gallagher...
January 8th 2027 to January 8th 2027
Entertainment
8 Jan 2027 to 8 Jan 2027
Newcastle Red Bulls take on Benetton Rugby in this Challenge Cup fixture.
March 6th 2027 to March 6th 2027
Family
6 Mar 2027 to 6 Mar 2027
Experience the raw power, precision, and adrenaline of the FIM SuperEnduro World Championship, where the...
September 29th to September 29th
October 2nd to October 2nd
October 3rd to October 3rd
October 3rd to October 3rd
October 10th to October 10th
October 17th to October 17th
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October 25th to October 25th
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November 8th to November 8th
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