Information for supporters who are making the journey to Gateshead…
Coach directions
Gateshead International Stadium – Neilson Road, Gateshead, NE10 0EF
At the end of the A1(M) Junction 65, take the A194(M) towards South Shields. At the end of the A194(M) take the A184 towards Gateshead. The stadium is situated three miles further along this road on the right-hand side
Coaches to park at the stadium as directed by stewards.
Car Parking
Free parking is available on a first come, first served basis in the car parks at the stadium. There is additional public parking that is signposted and available near to the stadium.
Tickets
Admission to the game is by payment in advance on Gateshead’s website or on the day, by cash or card, via Turnstile 12 in the East Stand, which is all seated BUT uncovered.
To access the East Stand, fans will enter through Gate 21 on Neilson Road, cross the all-weather pitches, then climb a stone staircase to the side of the East Stand.
Ticket prices are as follows:
Adults: £17
Concessions (65+/blue light/armed forces): £11
Young adult (17-21): £7
Unaccompanied youth (15-16): £4
Accompanied child (under-16): Free
Carer: Free
Train & Metro
There is a station on the Tyne and Wear Metro called Gateshead Stadium, which is a ten-minute walk from the ground.
This Netro service covers the cities of Newcastle and Sunderland, and Gateshead Stadium is only two stops from Newcastle Central.
Trains to Newcastle run from London Kings Cross and are between every half hour and every hour.
Stadium
Gateshead International Stadium
Opened: 1955
Capacity: 11,800 (all-seated)
Address: Neilson Road, Gateshead NE10 0EF
Primarily used for athletics, the stands at the stadium are somewhat significantly set back from the pitch, with the running track going around the playing area.
Home fans are housed in the most modern stand, the Tyne & Wear Main Stand, which holds 3,227 supporters. There is a large café/bar area on this side as well as corporate facilities.
The opposite side of the ground is where away supporters will be located, the 4,044-capacity East Stand.
There is one long curving stand behind one of the goals, and two separate ones behind the other, but none of these are in use for football matches.
To access the East Stand, fans will enter through Gate 21 on Neilson Road, cross the all-weather pitches, then climb a stone staircase to the side of the East Stand. Any fans with accessibility issues will be directed to an alternative route.
Supporters will have access to food inside the ground, but will not have access to alcohol inside the ground as the servery is in view of the pitch.
Flags are allowed but must be hung as directed by stewards. Drums and other musical instruments will not be allowed.
Pubs
As there is no alcohol served inside the away end, and the bar inside the Main Stand is for home fans only, the closest place to go pre-match is a pub called The Schooner.
This is a short walk from the stadium, located on South Shore Road on the banks of the river Tyne.
There are a few more options in the centre of Gateshead, such as Ye Olde Fleece, The William IV and a Wetherspoon called The Tilley Stone.
Newcastle city centre is a short distance away and of course has a plethora of pubs and bars.
Away supporters info
Drums and other musical instruments will NOT be allowed.
Additional public parking is signposted and available near to the stadium.
