As Kingston Park Stadium prepares for this afternoon’s European Rugby Challenge Cup encounter against Enisei-STM, the club would like to share the following information to allow you to fully enjoy your match day experience.

**Kick Off Time –** Today’s European Rugby Challenge Cup game will kick off at 3.00pm.

**Opening Times –** Stadium bars and turnstiles will open at 1.30pm with the East Stand Tap & Tackle open to all guests from 9am. Doors for guests attending as part of Kingston Park Stadium’s award-winning match day hospitality packages will be open from 12.30pm with food served from 1.15pm.

**Match Tickets –** Tickets for the game are still available to buy now [online][1], in person from the Kingston Park Stadium Box Office or by calling the club’s 24 hour Ticket Hotline on 0871 226 6060 costing just £10 for adults and £5 for juniors, with discounts available for Season Ticket Members wishing to buy additional tickets and anyone in possession of a Rugby World Cup 2015 match ticket.

**North Stand –** Please note that the North Stand Terrace will be closed for today’s game. Anyone with tickets for that stand will be accommodated in the South or East Stand terraces.

**Stadium Access –** Supporters must enter the stand for which they hold tickets to gain entry into the ground. Kingston Park Stadium’s ticket scanners will have restrictions in place that will only allow tickets for that stand to be scanned. The exception to this is North Stand ticket holders who will be accommodated in the South or East Stand Terraces.

**Security –** Kingston Park Stadium will be operating enhanced security procedures around today’s game, including bag searches. If you would usually bring a bag to the game please consider whether this is something you really need; if you do need to bring a bag please be aware that it will be subject to search from security staff and be sure to allow extra time for getting into the ground.

**Bars –** Supporters bar facilities are available in the East and West stands. All bars within the stadium will be running a reduced price happy hour drinks promotion from 13.30am-14.30pm.

Please note that the exclusive Season Ticket Members’ bar on the ground floor of the East Stand will be open from 1.30pm for this afternoon’s game, with reduced price drinks and a player question and answer session in the build up to kick off. Happy hour does not run in this area as Season Ticket Members within this bar enjoy drinks priced at lower than happy hour prices throughout the day.

**Parking –** Stadium car park’s will be open for today’s game, although demand is expected to be high. Anyone wishing to park onsite who does not have a seasonal parking pass or a pre-purchased pass for today’s game is encouraged to arrive at the stadium early or to make alternative arrangements.

**Public Transport –** Any fans not wishing to drive to the stadium are encouraged to use public transport to get to the game, with park and ride facilities available at Kingston Park, Callerton Parkway, Northumberland Park, Bank Foot and Heworth.Click [here][2] for more information.

**Pre-match –** Newcastle Falcons will be holding a minute’s silence in the build up to kick off in honour of the victims of last weekend’s Paris tragedy and those who lost their lives on Russia’s Flight 9268, as well as to remember the life of Jonah Lomu.

**Post-match –** After the European Rugby Challenge Cup game is over, Kingston Park Stadium will host a second game of rugby when Northumberland U16s face Durham U16s (kick off 5.15pm). Anyone with a ticket for the Newcastle Falcons vs Enisei-STM game is welcome to stay and watch the second match.

**Programmes –** Please note that there will be no match day programmes available for today’s game.

**Club Shop –** The Falcons Club Shop and Ticket Office are open from 9am until kick off, then again for 45 minutes after the final whistle, with a retail concession also available in the West Stand of the ground.

**Replica Shirts –** Newcastle Falcons 2015/16 replica home and away shirts will be available to purchase from both retail concessions.

The Club Shop will also be stocking a range of Newcastle Falcons-branded leisure wear produced in association with Gilbert Rugby, as well as limited edition home and away replica shirts from the recent Falcons Legends game. Visit the East Stand Club Shop or West Stand Retail Concession for more information.

**Pitch Access –** As a result of the Northumberland U16 vs Durham U16 game spectators will not be able to go on the pitch after today’s game.

[1]: http://www.newcastlefalcons.co.uk/Pages/Tickets/info
[2]: http://www.newcastlefalcons.co.uk/Maps/Club/How-To-Find-Us