Match-day info: Make the most of your visit on Friday

Thursday 28 November 2019 Written by: Adam


The Championship Cup clash is an 8pm kick-off.

The Falcons’ game is preceded at 4pm by the BUCS Super Rugby match between Northumbria University and Hartpury on the main pitch.

**TEAM LINE-UPS**

Both teams have been announced, and can be viewed by [**clicking here**][1].

**TICKETS**

Tickets are available by [**clicking here**][2], calling 0871 226 6060 or from Kingston Park Stadium in person. Buy before match-day to enjoy the best prices, although tickets will also be on sale on the day. Supporters are advised they will need a Falcons match ticket to be allowed entry into the university game. Northumbria University students can purchase discounted tickets through the university. Our ticket collection point is situated on the East side of the ground.

**ADVANCED TICKET PRICES (if bought before game day)**

NORTH STAND (uncovered standing): Adult £10, Concession £8, U16 £5.

EAST TERRACE (uncovered standing): Adult £10, Concession £8, U16 £5.

SOUTH STAND (covered standing): Adult £15, Concession £12, U16 £5.

EAST STAND (covered seating): Adult £25, Concession £20, U16 £7.

WEST STAND CAT D (covered seating): Adult £17, Concession £15, U16 £7.

WEST STAND CAT C (covered seating): Adult £20, Concession £17, U16 £7.

WEST STAND CAT B (covered seating): Adult £25, Concession £20, U16 £7.

WEST STAND CAT A (covered seating): Adult £30, Concession £25, U16 £7.

**MATCH-DAY RUNNING ORDER**

0900: Ticket office and club shop opens.

0900: Tap & Tackle bar opens (East Stand).

1400: Stadium car park opens.

1500: 1877 Bar opens (East Stand).

1600: Northumbria University v Hartpury game kicks off (entry via East Stand).

1700: Hospitality open for guests’ arrival.

1830: Turnstiles, concourse bars and food stalls open.

1830-1930: Happy hour bar prices.

1900: Wooden Spoon Corner opens (West Stand concourse).

1915: Player Q&A (1877 Bar, East Stand).

2000: Newcastle Falcons v Hartpury game kicks off.

2050: Half-time (Foundation Flutter lottery drawn).

2145: Full-time (approx).

2145: DJ and karaoke (West Stand concourse bar).

2215: Full-time food (1877 Bar, East Stand).

2230: Man of the match presentation (1877 Bar, East Stand).

**TV AND RADIO COVERAGE**

Friday’s game is not being shown live on TV but there will be live radio coverage from the BBC Newcastle team on 1458mw, DAB, via the BBC Rugby website and BBC Sport app. Supporters inside the stadium can access this commentary by purchasing one of our fan radios for £10 from the club shop. These radios work at all home matches.

**PARKING**

The postcode for Kingston Park stadium is NE13 8AF. Our stadium car park opens at 2pm and is available for £10 on a first come, first served basis. To book, please call 0871 226 6060 or pay cash on the gate. To improve access to the stadium on match-days there is now a two-lane entry system as cars enter via the West Stand gate, with the left-hand lane to be used for seasonal car park pass holders and the right-hand lane to be used by holders of match-by-match passes. A residents’ parking permit scheme is in operation in the nearby streets. Please consider our neighbours and do not park without a permit.

**PUBLIC TRANSPORT**

Kingston Park Stadium is served by the Tyne and Wear Metro, with Kingston Park station and Bank Foot Station both a five-minute walk away. For details of Metro services please [**click here**][3]. The X47 bus also links Kingston Park with Newcastle city centre. For more information please [**click here**][4].

**STADIUM ENTRY**

Supporters must enter the stadium via the stand which they hold a ticket for. Bag searches will be in operation, so please allow extra time.

**FOOD AND DRINK**

As well as the regular kiosk service the stadium will also welcome the following, all open from 6.30pm ahead of the 8pm kick-off.

72 ANGELS & BURGERS: Offering chargrilled burgers and great street food, all with fresh sauces and extras. Some of it might end up on your chin, but so what? It’s delicious!

POSH BOX: Great coffee, cakes, crepes and cookies. Baristas Jack and Marcia will be offering cappuccino, latte and flat white. If it’s not perfect they’ll make you another.

MORONI PIZZA SHACK: Freshly cooked in a real clay pizza oven, their pizzas are as authentic as they come. Made from fresh northern dough with homemade tomato sauce, they include fresh toppings and quality mozzarella cheese.

**FOUNDATION FLUTTER LOTTERY**

Drawn at half-time, you can win the man of the match’s playing shirt or corporate hospitality at a future Falcons game. Tickets are priced £1 and are available from sellers in and around the ground. Proceeds go to the Newcastle Rugby Foundation, with the winning numbers posted on the club’s facebook and twitter after the match as well as being announced over the PA system at half-time.

**PITCH ACCESS**

Supporters are welcome to go onto the field after the completion of the game, however, entry will be delayed until the pitch is cleared of players and coaches. Please make your way to the West Stand entry points if you wish to go onto the pitch, and follow all instructions from safety stewards.

[1]: https://www.newcastlefalcons.co.uk/news/story/Team-news-Pair-to-make-debuts-against-Hartpury
[2]: https://www.eticketing.co.uk/newcastle-falcons/EDP/Event/Index/1495
[3]: https://www.nexus.org.uk/metro
[4]: https://www.stagecoachbus.com/routes/north-east/x47/newcastle-city-centre-kingston-park/xmax047.o