Match-day guide: Newcastle Falcons v Exeter Chiefs
Turnstiles open at 6:15pm, with kick-off set for 7:45pm
If you fancy getting down to the stadium early, the club will be hosting a special community curtain raiser, where local U15s sides from Wallsend RFC and Blyton RFC go head-to-head on the main pitch at 5:15pm. Supporters with a valid match ticket or seasonal membership can gain entry through our East Stand Tap & Tackle from 4:15pm.
Our club shop and ticket office will be open from 9am on match day.
The fixture against Exeter Chiefs is included in all 2024/25 seasonal membership packages.
Match tickets for Falcons v Chiefs are currently on general sale with prices from as little as £17 for adults and £5 for U18s. Concessionary pricing is also available for 18–23-year-olds and supporters over the age of 65.
Ticket prices will rise on match day so be sure to grab yours quick!
Newcastle Falcons welcome Exeter Chiefs to Kingston Park this Friday (October 18, kick-off: 7:45pm) in Round 5 of the Gallagher Premiership.
The Chiefs secured a league double over the Falcons last season, including a narrow 20-14 victory last time out at Kingston Park.
Whilst there’s plenty of action expected on the pitch, we’ll also have plenty taking place off it. For more details on everything going on at Kingston Park, see below:
TICKETS
Match tickets for Falcons v Chiefs remain on general sale from as little as £17 for adults and just £5 for U18s. Concessionary pricing is also available for 18–23-year-olds or supporters over the age of 65. Be sure to grabs yours before prices rise on match day. Click HERE to secure your place.
Once you’ve purchased a match ticket, these will be sent to the email address you provided, attached to your purchase confirmation – these can either be printed, viewable on your smartphone or added to your phone’s digital wallet.
2024/25 season ticket holders will be able to access the ground with your digital season ticket. If you’re a supporter with a physical card for the season, this will also grant you access to the stadium.
If you’re yet to receive your digital or physical season ticket or have any queries regarding match tickets, please contact our ticket office by either phoning 0191 214 2800 or email ticketoffice@newcastle-falcons.co.uk.
CLUB SHOP & RETAIL
Our club shop is located in our East Stand and we’ll also have retail units set up in the West and South Stand concourses.
You can shop our latest range of VX3 teamwear or any of our three very popular kits. We also have a variety of gifts and accessories alongside hoodies, t-shirts, swim shorts, drop-robes and much more!
Ahead of match day you can view all our ranges by visiting our online shop HERE.
GETTING TO THE GAME
If you’re heading to Kingston Park, we’ve put together a handy ‘Getting to the Game’ guide, providing all the information you need for your visit.
Click HERE for more information.
ENTERTAINMENT
We’re delighted to be hosting a community curtain raiser, with Wallsend RFC and Blyton RFC going head-to-head in a U15s fixture.
Supporters are invited to attend the 5:15pm kick-off, which is included in your match ticket of seasonal membership, to show your support for two local sides battling it out.
We’re delighted to welcome local singer Alf Hill back to Kingston Park. Alf will be performing in our Street Eats suite both before and after the game against the Chiefs.
Fan favourite DJ Chop returns to Kingston Park and will be performing sets pre-match, at half time and after the final whistle on the West Stand concourse.
Once again, the Newcastle Rugby Foundation will be hosting our Junior Falcons funzone on the West Stand concourse – this time with a spooky theme! There’s plenty of activities planned and you’ll even get a special visit from Flash the Falcon – don’t miss it!
If you’re feeling extra spooky, we’re also hosting a special Halloween fancy dress competition. Dress to impress for your chance to win some club vouchers!
The Newcastle Rugby Foundation will be holding their usual Foundation Flutter raffle ahead of kick-off. Purchase a ticket for your chance to win a great prize. There are stations situated in both the South and West Stand concourses to purchase tickets from as well as a roaming seller throughout the stadium bowl.
At half time, our fan favourite merchandise cannon will make its return to Kingston Park, giving supporters a chance to get their hands on some free stash!
New to the 2024/25 season we’re also excited to bring you our special crossbar challenge as our main half-time event. If you fancy your chances at hitting the crossbar from three stations, you can win yourself some club vouchers! You can sign up for a chance to take part by clicking HERE.
Join us on the West Stand concourse 30 minutes after the final whistle for some pre-match thoughts from two members of the non-playing squad. Enjoy the post-match insights from a different perspective!
Supporters are also invited to join us in the Players’ Bar after the final whistle. This is located on the first floor of the West Stand and gives you the opportunity to mix and mingle with the squad as well as enjoy some live entertainment.
FOOD & DRINK
A wide selection of bars and food stalls are open throughout the stadium on match day.
Both our South and West Stand concourses will be in full operation for the fixture, with bars and food kiosks situated throughout.
Located in the stadium bowl we’ll also have several food vans available to supporters.
Our East Stand Tap & Tackle bar will also be open serving drinks and light snacks.
Please be reminded that Kingston Park is a cashless stadium, and all bars and food outlets will only accept card payments.
FIRST-TIME FANS
Are you joining us for the first time at Kingston Park on Friday? Not to worry, we’ve got you covered!
Check out our hand first-time fan guide by clicking HERE.
YOU ARE NEVER ALONE AT THE FALCONS
Love rugby but don’t have anyone to go with? Join us at our meeting point by Wooden Spoon Corner in the West Stand concourse to meet up with like-minded supporters.
Don’t let going solo stop you from enjoying a fantastic evening of sport and entertainment – there’s always a friendly face for the necessary pre-match chats!
For more details, contact Alison Carthy at alison.carthy@newcastle-falcons.co.uk.
COVERAGE
For those of you not lucky enough to be at Kingston Park on Saturday, our 7:45pm kick-off against Exeter Chiefs is live on TNT Sports & Discovery+.
There’s also live commentary on the BBC Rugby website or you can follow our official X feed for your usual in-game updates.
OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please be reminded that Kingston Park is a cashless venue.
Kingston Park is also NO SMOKING stadium. Smoking and the use of e-cigarettes is not permitted anywhere in the stadium pre, during or post-match.
Our CAST volunteers will be conducting ticket checks throughout the game to ensure supporters are situated in the appro
After the game has finished, there will be plenty of opportunities to meet the squad. As well as their usual lap of the stadium, supporters are also invited onto the pitch for any autographs and selfies!
We do however ask that you DO NOT enter the pitch until instructed to do so by our stewarding team and stadium announcer.
This is to ensure the safety of both the supporters and the playing squad and will be approx. 10 minutes after the final whistle.
