St James' Park seating plan with real 3D views from the stands — Newcastle United
- Club
- Newcastle United F.C.
- Capacity
- 52,264
- Opened
- 1880
- City
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Home league matches
- 19 in 2026-27
St James' Park has been in use since 1880 and sits in the middle of Newcastle, which is both its charm and the reason it looks the way it does. Listed buildings and a graveyard boxed the site in, so when the ground was expanded in 2000 only two sides could go up: the Milburn Stand and the Leazes End became an enormous cantilevered double-decker while the Gallowgate End and the East Stand stayed low. Capacity is 52,264.
No other ground in England has this much difference in height between one side and the other. Level 7 in the Milburn Stand is the highest seating in English football and the climb is part of the folklore — the view is complete but genuinely remote. The mid-levels of the Milburn and Leazes are the best compromise in the ground. The Gallowgate End behind the goal is low, close and the home end. Level 1 anywhere puts you on top of the play.
Frequently asked questions
- How can I see the view from my seat at St James' Park?
- Click any section on the interactive St James' Park map above and a real panoramic 3D view from that part of the ground opens instantly. Drag to look around in 360°.
- What is the capacity of St James' Park?
- 52,264 spectators.
- Who plays at St James' Park?
- Newcastle United F.C., in the Premier League. The club plays 19 home league matches here in 2026-27.
- When does the 2026-27 Premier League season start?
- The 2026-27 season runs from 22 Aug 2026 to 30 May 2027. The Premier League published the fixture list on 19 Jun 2026 and confirms exact kick-off times a few weeks before each round, once television selections are made.
- What are the best seats at St James' Park?
- Milburn or Leazes at mid height for the best overall view; the Gallowgate End for atmosphere; Level 7 only if you want the whole pitch laid out and do not mind the altitude.
2026-27 season at St James' Park
The Premier League published the 2026-27 fixture list on 19 Jun 2026. The season runs from 22 Aug 2026 to 30 May 2027, and Newcastle United play 19 home league matches at St James' Park. The match-by-match list is not on this page yet: it goes live once the fixtures have been fetched and checked against the league’s own calendar, rather than transcribed by hand.