Sporty NewcastleGateshead
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 Club
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.
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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 and Rugby League World Cup opening ceremony matches and Dacia Super League Magic Weekend, which will make its return in 2023.
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?
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