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NewcastleGateshead is the perfect place to watch a wealth of live sport all year round from football and rugby to athletics, basketball and horse-racing.
St James' Park Stadium, home to Newcastle United Football ClubLoading entries...
Be part of an epic Mexican wave during a live rugby tournament or cheer on a fast-paced basketball game from the edge of your seat.
NewcastleGateshead is the perfect place to experience live sport all year round from football, rugby and cricket to athletics, basketball and horse-racing at Newcastle Racecourse.
Newcastle’s iconic city centre stadium, St James’ Park – the home of the Toon Army – is a must-visit attraction for sports fans. Watch a live match or walk Newcastle United’s hallowed ground as part of a popular behind-the-scenes stadium tour.
Over the years, Newcastle has become a respected sporting hub for live rugby. Major sporting events in the rugby union and league calendars have taken place in the North East including England international matches, Rugby World Cup 2015 matches and Dacia Super League Magic Weekend, which will make its return for the fifth year in September 2021. The Rugby League World Cup 2021 - which will now take place 12-months later in 2022 - will see the opening men’s ceremony and game played at Newcastle’s St James’ Park.
Newcastle is home to two top level Rugby clubs with Newcastle Falcons and Newcastle Thunder representing rugby union and rugby league respectively so sports fans can enjoy the thrill of live sporting action throughout the season.
Sport is played at a world-class level in NewcastleGateshead from nail-biting athletics at Gateshead International Stadium to cricket at Durham Cricket Club. Fans of sport will enjoy a visit to Newcastle Eagles’ state-of-the-art sports venue where Britain’s most successful basketball team play regular matches to dedicated supporters.
Cheer on tens of thousands of participants and elite athletes cross the Tyne Bridge every September at the Great North Run, or… why not lace up your trainers and be part of the world’s best half marathon?
23 Jul 2022 to 23 Jul 2022
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23 Jul 2022 to 23 Jul 2022
Heaton
Ladies Day at Newcastle Racecourse is back, bigger and better than ever! Taking place on...
11 Sep 2022 to 12 Sep 2022
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11 Sep 2022 to 12 Sep 2022
Newcastle City Centre
Great North Run 2022 will take place on Sunday 11 September 2022. Please check back...
15 Oct 2022 to 15 Oct 2022
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15 Oct 2022 to 15 Oct 2022
Newcastle City Centre
Now scheduled for Saturday 15 October 2022 to Saturday 19 November 2022, RLWC2021 will launch...
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Newcastle City Centre
If there is one thing that the North East is passionate about, it's football. Newcastle...
24 Jun 2022 to 25 Jun 2022
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24 Jun 2022 to 25 Jun 2022
Heaton
Newcastle Racecourse invite you to Northumberland Plate Day - a weekend of exhilarating races and...
12 Oct 2022 to 12 Oct 2022
Family
12 Oct 2022 to 12 Oct 2022
Newcastle City Centre
The world-famous Harlem Globetrotters are coming to Newcastle's Utilita Arena on 12 October 2022. Spread...
Nestled in the heart of County...
29 Oct 2022 to 29 Oct 2022
Now scheduled for the Saturday 1...
9 Jul 2022 to 10 Jul 2022
Dacia Magic Weekend will return to...
Experience live sport in the most...
Post date: 12th August 2021
Read on to find our guide to how to try five Olympic sports and activities in NewcastleGateshead including skateboarding and surfing.
Newcastle's now world-famous half marathon first took place in June 1981 when 12,264 people lined up ready to start what was to become an iconic part of sporting history and an integral part of North East culture.
England has made it to the Euros final! IFind out where to watch the Euros final of England vs Italy in Newcastle here.
It's thirsty work cheering on your favourite team at iconic city centre stadium, St James' Park in Newcastle! Discover places to eat and drink near St James' Park here.
There has never been a better time to hop on your bike and explore NewcastleGateshead – from Quayside to coast & countryside. Discover cycle routes here.
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Tynemouth
Longsands Surf School is the best way to experience the North East coastline! Get active...
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Ouseburn
The Valley Climb Newcastle is a state of the art bouldering gym on the edge...
Where to Stay
Great North Hotel is the ideal location for visitors to Newcastle. Located just 3 miles...
30 Jan 2022 to 30 Jan 2022
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30 Jan 2022 to 30 Jan 2022
Newcastle City Centre
An afternoon with Newcastle United and England footballing legend who talks about his early days...
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Further Afield
Silksworth Sports Complex and Ski Slopes is the North East’s premiere ski facility in Sunderland...
15 Oct 2022 to 15 Oct 2022
Sporty
15 Oct 2022 to 15 Oct 2022
Newcastle City Centre
Now scheduled for Saturday 15 October 2022 to Saturday 19 November 2022, RLWC2021 will launch...
Shopping
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
The Eagles are officially the most successful professional sports team in the North East and...
9 Sep 2022 to 9 Sep 2022
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9 Sep 2022 to 9 Sep 2022
Quayside
Great North 5k will return in 2022. Please visit the website later in the year...
9 Jul 2022 to 10 Jul 2022
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9 Jul 2022 to 10 Jul 2022
Newcastle City Centre
Dacia Magic Weekend will return to Newcastle in 2022 for another nail-biting weekend of sport...
11 Sep 2022 to 12 Sep 2022
Sporty
11 Sep 2022 to 12 Sep 2022
Newcastle City Centre
Great North Run 2022 will take place on Sunday 11 September 2022. Please check back...
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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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