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5 places to watch the Carabao Cup Final in Newcastle
“Tell me ma, me ma, I won’t be home for tea; we’re going to Wembley; tell me ma, me ma…”
These words echoed around a buzzing St James’ Park to the tune of Doris Day’s classic, ‘Que Sera, Sera’, as the Magpies dominated Arsenal 4-0 on aggregate to reach their second Carabao Cup final under Eddie Howe.
As the Toon Army descend upon London to face Premier League leaders Liverpool, 31,939 fans will have the privilege of supporting the team at the prestigious Wembley Stadium on March 16.
Tickets for the final were like gold dust and sold out instantly as fans dreamed of witnessing history with Newcastle United lifting their first domestic trophy since winning the FA Cup in 1955.
If you weren’t one of the fortunate few to get a ticket to the game, there will be fan zones and sports bars around the city showing the game so fans can celebrate, or commiserate, the occasion together.
Utilita Arena Newcastle
Where: Utilita Arena Newcastle, Newcastle-upon-Tyne,
Price: £15
For the special occasion, Utilita Arena will host the biggest-ever fan zone outside of Wembley. The event was announced after the Times Square event sold out instantly, and there was high demand for another fanzone. In response, organisers EVNT Inspirations created something truly special, with 5,000 people expected to attend to enjoy the big game, live music and great food.
St. James’ Stack
Where: St. James’ Stack, Gallowgate, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE1 4SG
Price: First come, first served upon entry
St James’ Stack opened its doors in August 2024 and has become one of the most popular venues for Newcastle fans. The location of the 3,000-capacity venue is ideal for fans looking to soak up the atmosphere right on the doorstep of St James’ Park. This event is not ticketed and will be first come, first served, so to avoid disappointment and a mad rush to find an alternative venue, turn up early and enjoy the atmosphere, great selection of street food and music on offer.
Cobalt Business Park
Where: Cobalt Business Park, Cobalt Management Office, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE27 0BY
Price: £10 for adults and £5 for children
If you’re looking to avoid the hectic Newcastle city centre, head further out to North Tyneside’s Cobalt Business Park for a family-friendly environment. The fanzone will be set up in the Village Hotel’s Inspiration Suite, with doors opening at 1.00pm. Fans will get a drink on arrival, with live music playing ahead of kick-off.
Brinkburn Street Brewery
Where: Brinkburn Street Brewery, 1A Ford St, Byker, NE6 1NW
Price: Free
If you’re not a fan of big crowds, Brinkburn Street Brewery would be a great option for you. The independent brewery in Ouseburn will be hosting the game with a 250-capacity and serving food and craft beers. Tickets are free, but we recommend booking in advance because capacity is limited and expected to sell out.
Anarchy Brewery
Where: Benfield Business Park, Unit A1, Benfield Rd, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE6 4NQ
Price: £5.99, including a beer.
Anarchy Beers have Newcastle United – and beer – flowing through their veins, and the dedicated Magpies will be hosting a screening of the match. The venue will hold around 500 people, with doors to the brewery opening at 12noon. There’s even better news as tickets will include a free pint of Wor Beer, and gourmet burger company Slackjaw’s – a regular at the Quayside and Jesmond food markets – will also be on site. To top it all off, you can look forward to live music from Matt Besford!
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