Gateshead will host Premier League neighbours Newcastle United as part of our 2026/27 pre-season schedule.
The Heed will welcome Newcastle to Gateshead International Stadium on Saturday, July 25th (12:30pm kick off) ahead of the new season – facing The Magpies for the first time since over 7,000 supporters turned out to watch the two sides meet at the GIS in July 2023.
That fixture saw Gateshead lead 2-0 at half time through goals from Stephen Wearne and Marcus Dinanga, before second half strikes from Elliot Anderson, Allan Saint-Maximin and Jay Turner-Cooke saw Newcastle turn the scoreline around to win 3-2.
How To Purchase Tickets
This is an all-ticket fixture, meaning there will be no tickets sold on the gate at Gateshead International Stadium.
Tickets for this fixture are priced at:
- Adults (18-64) – £25
- Concession (65+) – £20
- Young Adult (16-17 years) – £15
- Young Adult (14-15 years) – £10
- Child (Under 14) – £5*
- Carer – Free**
*Child tickets can only be purchased with an adult or concession ticket and cannot be purchased separately.
**Carers are limited to one carer ticket per paid ticket and can be added alongside the paid ticket at checkout.
Tickets purchased online are issued in the form of a QR code which is distributed to supporters via the email used at purchase. Please note that tickets are not posted out to supporters in a physical format.
This fixture is unsegregated with allocated seating in place. Tickets will be sold in the Tyne & Wear Stand for home supporters, while away supporters can purchase tickets in the East Stand and South Stand.
Turnstiles for all stands will open at 11am.
Tickets will be sold online via our ticketing platform at gatesheadfc.ticketco.shop in two phases.
Phase One – Friday, June 26 (9am)
Phase one will be open to current Gateshead FC season ticket holders and Gateshead FC Supporters Society members only.
Those eligible will receive details by email on how to purchase tickets in phase one ahead of tickets being released for general sale.
Away supporters who are eligible for priority access will receive details from Newcastle United FC on how to purchase tickets in phase one.
Phase Two – Saturday, June 27 (9am)
Remaining tickets will be released for general sale to home and away supporters via our online ticketing platform at gatesheadfc.ticketco.shop.
Supporters are advised that the Tyne & Wear Stand is open to home supporters only. Away supporters must purchase tickets in the East Stand and South Stand.
Tyne & Wear Stand (Home Supporters)
The stand will be split into the North End and South End, and is designated for home supporters only.
The North End is accessible via turnstiles 1 & 2 on Neilson Road, while the South End is accessible by turnstiles 3 & 4 to the left of the main reception building.
Home supporters will be able to select their desired end, and can then select seating via the seat map.
Please note that disabled access is unavailable in the Tyne & Wear Stand, and so provisions have been made to accommodate this in the South Stand.
East Stand (Away Supporters)
The East Stand is accessible via the lower field on Neilson Road, which will also be used as a paid car park for this fixture.
Supporters will enter the lower field and use the walkway to access the ticket scanning area, which will then permit access via the stairs to the rear of the East Stand.
Away supporters can select their desired seat in the East Stand via the seat map at purchase.
There are two food outlets inside the East Stand. The bar is located on the grassed area to the left-hand side, as you approach the East Stand from the access steps.
The bar is in a segregated location, ensuring the club complies with licensing laws regarding the consumption of alcohol within view of the pitch.
There will be one control point to confirm no alcohol leaves this designated area. There will also be a food van located nearby the bar.
Please make note of your seat number and which entrance you require to access Gateshead International Stadium.
Supporters are advised to assess which access position from the rear of the stands suit their seat number, before using the walkways to access the seating rows, which are assigned by letter.
South Stand (Away Supporters)
The South Stand is accessible via the green double gates to the right-hand side of reception. At this point, your ticket QR code will be scanned to allow access to the arena.
Away supporters will be able to select their desired seat via the seat map.
There are two food outlets located in the South Stand. The bar area is located on the grassed area outside of the South Stand in a segregated location, ensuring the club complies with licencing laws regarding the consumption of alcohol within view of the pitch.
There will be one control point to confirm no alcohol leaves this designated area. There will also be a food van located nearby the bar.
Food & Drink
Supporters are advised that all food & drink outlets at Gateshead International Stadium will be card only. Cash payments will not be accepted at this fixture.
Disabled Access
Wheelchair allocation will be located to the left-hand side of the South Stand, overlooking the pitch. The seats directly in front of this position will be out of use, providing an unobscured view.
Disabled portable toilets will also be available at this location in the South Stand.
Please note that wheelchair access is unavailable in the Tyne & Wear Stand and East Stand. Supporters with accessibility issues are advised to book tickets in the South Stand.
To book a wheelchair place please email tickets@gateshead-fc.com with the information on the ticket required for purchase. If a carer ticketed is required, you will then be sent a link to complete your purchase and secure your place. Places will be allocated on first come first served basis.
For any ticketing issues or queries, please email tickets@gateshead-fc.com.
Parking
Supporters are advised that the main car parks at Gateshead International Stadium are closed to the public for this fixture.
Parking is available to book online via gatesheadfc.ticketco.shop, priced at £6 per car.
The car park will be located in the lower field, accessible on Neilson Road by continuing a short distance past the main stadium car park entrance.
There is a parking prohibition in place on Tyne Main Road, Neilson Road and Old Fold Road.
Alternative parking is available at the below locations:
- Heworth Metro Station
- Gateshead Quays Multi Storey (Hawks Road)
- Quarryfield Road Car Park
Gateshead International Stadium is also accessible via a 10-minute walk from Gateshead Stadium Metro station.
