St James' Park

Not to be confused with St James's Park or St James Park (Exeter).
St James' Park
'The Cathedral on the Hill'

UEFA

Full nameSt James' Park
Former namesThe Sports Direct Arena (2011–2012)
AddressBarrack Road
LocationNewcastle upon Tyne, England
NE1 4ST
Public transit St James
Newcastle
OwnerNewcastle City Council
Capacity52,264
Field size105 by 68 metres (114.8 yd × 74.4 yd)[1]
SurfaceGrass (Desso GrassMaster)
Construction
Opened1892
Renovated1986–1987, 1992–1995, 1998–2000
ArchitectTTH Architects, Gateshead
Tenants
  • Newcastle Rangers F.C. (1880–1882, 1884)
  • Newcastle West End F.C. (1886–1892)
  • Newcastle East End F.C. (1892)
  • Newcastle United (1892–present)

St James' Park is a football stadium in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. It is the home of Newcastle United. With a seating capacity of 52,264,[2] it is the 10th largest football stadium in England.

St James' Park has been the home ground of Newcastle United since 1892 and has been used for football since 1880.[3] Throughout its history, the desire for expansion has caused conflict with local residents and the local council.[4] This has led to proposals to move at least twice in the late 1960s,[5][6] and a controversial 1995 proposed move to nearby Leazes Park. Reluctance to move has led to the distinctive lop-sided appearance of the present-day stadium's asymmetrical stands.[7]

Besides club football, St James' Park has also been used for international football, at the 2012 Olympics,[8] for the rugby league Magic Weekend, rugby union World Cup, Premiership and England Test matches, charity football events, rock concerts, and as a set for film and reality television.

  1. ^ "Premier League Handbook 2022/23" (PDF). Premier League. p. 30. Archived (PDF) from the original on 12 April 2021. Retrieved 12 April 2021.
  2. ^ "Premier League Handbook 2025/26" (PDF). 17 August 2025. p. 32. Archived (PDF) from the original on 5 August 2022. Retrieved 17 September 2025.
  3. ^ Newcastle United official site Stadium Information page
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  7. ^ worldstadia.com St James' Park review Aerial photo of stadium and general info.
  8. ^ 2012 Official Site Archived 16 October 2009 at the Wayback Machine Football locations, retrieved 15 April 2008
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