What is the capacity of St James' Park?

St James' Park has a capacity of 52,305 and is the home of Newcastle United. The ground first opened in 1880.

Where is St James' Park?

St James' Park is in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom. The postcode is NE1 4ST. The most common transit option is the St James Metro station.

What stands does St James' Park have?

St James' Park has 4 stands: Sir Bobby Robson Stand (Milburn Stand), Leazes End, East Stand, Gallowgate End.

What is the postcode for St James' Park?

The postcode for St James' Park is NE1 4ST. Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom.

Where can I park at St James' Park?

There is no significant matchday parking at the stadium. City centre car parks (Eldon Square, Times Square) within walking distance. Matchday clearways apply in surrounding streets.

Are St James' Park tickets on Anyseats authentic?

Yes. Every St James' Park ticket on Anyseats is sourced from a verified seller against the lead booker name before delivery. Listings that fail verification never go live. All orders are backed by our 100% Buyer Guarantee — full refund automatically if you're denied entry, the fixture is cancelled outright, or postponed without rescheduling.

When will my St James' Park tickets arrive?

Most tickets are delivered electronically within five days of the fixture. The latest delivery window is 24 hours before kick-off. You'll receive an email and SMS the moment your tickets are ready.

Stadium guide · Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

St James' Park.

Home of Newcastle United since 1880

St James' Park is the oldest football ground in continuous use in north-east England. The asymmetric design. The Milburn and Leazes stands rise far higher than the East and Gallowgate stands, is a result of planning restrictions on the protected Leazes terrace facing the ground.

Capacity
52,305
Opened
1880
Postcode
NE1 4ST
Stands
4

Seating map

St James' Park layout.

Sections, stands and approximate row counts. Use this to orient yourself before picking seats — most buyers prefer Newcastle United's home end during home fixtures.

St James' Park seating map — sections, stands and tier layout

✓ 100% Buyer Guarantee
✓ Verified seller network
✓ Match-day live support

History

About St James' Park

St James' Park has hosted football since 1880 and Newcastle United since the club's founding in 1892. Successive expansions through the 20th century and a major rebuild in the late 1990s lifted capacity from around 30,000 to today's 52,305. The ground sits in the heart of Newcastle city centre. Closer to its city's main shopping streets than any other Premier League stadium to its host city centre.

Seating layout

St James' Park seating plan & capacity

The asymmetric seating bowl (tall stands west and north, shorter stands east and south) is a result of a 1990s planning restriction preventing further expansion of the Leazes side which faces a protected Georgian terrace. Premium seats sit in the executive level of the Milburn Stand. The Gallowgate End Lower has the most vocal home support.

Sir Bobby Robson Stand (Milburn Stand)
Massive three-tier stand on the west side. Tallest of the four stands; named after Newcastle legend Sir Bobby Robson in 2009.
Leazes End
Three-tier stand at the north. Originally the home of Newcastle's most vocal support before redevelopment. Now houses the away allocation in the lower tier corner.
East Stand
Two-tier stand opposite the Milburn. Houses the directors' box and dressing rooms.
Gallowgate End
Two-tier stand at the south. Now the heart of Newcastle's vocal home support — "Toon Army" gathered behind the goal.

Getting there

How to get to St James' Park

St James' Park is at NE1 4ST, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom. Match-day travel is busiest from 90 minutes before kick-off — plan to arrive earlier than the gates open if you want to avoid queues.

Metro / Tram: St James Metro station is directly underneath the stadium. Perhaps the most convenient Tyne and Wear Metro stop to a Premier League ground.
Train: Newcastle Central railway station is a 10-minute walk through the city centre.
Bus: TyneXpress and Stagecoach buses to Newcastle city centre stop within walking distance.
Walk: Most parts of Newcastle city centre are within 15 minutes' walk of the ground.
Drive: From the A1, take A167 (Central Motorway) and follow signs for the city centre. The stadium is signposted from the inner ring road.
Parking: There is no significant matchday parking at the stadium. City centre car parks (Eldon Square, Times Square) within walking distance. Matchday clearways apply in surrounding streets.

Behind the scenes

St James' Park stadium tour

Stadium tours run daily (non-matchday). The 90-minute tour includes the home dressing room, players' tunnel, dugouts, and pitchside.

On match-day

Match-day at St James' Park

Gates open 90 minutes before kick-off. The atmosphere on a Newcastle matchday, particularly under the floodlights for European nights, is consistently rated among the best in English football. The Strawberry Pub on the corner of Newgate Street and Strawberry Place is the most famous pre-match pub. The Newcastle Brown Ale connection runs deep at St James' Park; the Brown Ale lounge in the East Stand is a hospitality favourite.

Stadium facts

St James' Park key facts

St James' Park has been Newcastle United's home since the club's founding in 1892.
The ground has a capacity of 52,305 — the seventh-largest in English football.
St James' Park sits closer to its city's main shopping streets than any other Premier League ground.
St James Metro station is directly beneath the stadium. The only English football ground with a dedicated underground station underneath it.
The Sir Bobby Robson Stand was renamed in 2009 to honour the former Newcastle and England manager.

Tickets

Buy St James' Park tickets on Anyseats

Anyseats lists verified St James' Park tickets for every fixture on the calendar — Newcastle United home games, cup ties, and continental nights where applicable.Every listing comes from an verified seller in our verification network.

Most St James' Park tickets are mobile-entry — a QR code emailed and SMSed to you the moment payment clears, guaranteed to land by match-day. Every order is protected by our 100% Buyer Guarantee.

Browse current Newcastle United fixtures to find tickets for upcoming matches at St James' Park.

Beyond match-days

Concerts & live events at St James' Park

Grounds the size of St James' Park regularly host stadium tours, concerts and major live events between fixtures — alongside the football calendar. Browse what's on, all backed by the 100% Buyer Guarantee.

Music & concerts

Tours, arena shows, festivals

Browse →

Live sport

Tennis, F1, rugby, NFL & more

Browse →

All venue guides

Seating plans & travel

Browse →

FAQ

St James' Park — frequently asked questions

What is the capacity of St James' Park?
St James' Park has a capacity of 52,305 and is the home of Newcastle United. The ground first opened in 1880.
Where is St James' Park?
St James' Park is in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom. The postcode is NE1 4ST. The most common transit option is the St James Metro station.
What stands does St James' Park have?
St James' Park has 4 stands: Sir Bobby Robson Stand (Milburn Stand), Leazes End, East Stand, Gallowgate End.
What is the postcode for St James' Park?
The postcode for St James' Park is NE1 4ST. Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom.
Where can I park at St James' Park?
There is no significant matchday parking at the stadium. City centre car parks (Eldon Square, Times Square) within walking distance. Matchday clearways apply in surrounding streets.
Are there St James' Park stadium tours?
Stadium tours run daily (non-matchday). The 90-minute tour includes the home dressing room, players' tunnel, dugouts, and pitchside.
Are St James' Park tickets on Anyseats authentic?
Yes. Every St James' Park ticket on Anyseats is sourced from a verified seller against the lead booker name before delivery. Listings that fail verification never go live. All orders are backed by our 100% Buyer Guarantee — full refund automatically if you're denied entry, the fixture is cancelled outright, or postponed without rescheduling.
When will my St James' Park tickets arrive?
Most tickets are delivered electronically within five days of the fixture. The latest delivery window is 24 hours before kick-off. You'll receive an email and SMS the moment your tickets are ready.