Match Day Information for Newcastle Falcons vs Saracens
Newcastle Falcons are pleased to confirm today’s Aviva Premiership Rugby game against Saracens will go ahead as planned.
In order to enjoy your day to the full, please find below all the important information about the game.
**Kick Off Time –** Today’s Aviva Premiership 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 10am. 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.
**Travel -** While the stadium and surrounding areas have been relatively unaffected by Storm Desmond, routes and public transport options to the ground may be subject to some disruption. Please allow extra time for your journey to today’s game and check information from [Nexus][1], [The Highways Agency][2] and [The Met Office][3] for the most up to date information
**Match Tickets –** Tickets for the game are still available to buy now online, in person from the Kingston Park Stadium Box Office or by calling the club’s 24 hour Ticket Hotline on 0871 226 6060 starting from £15 for adults and £7.50 for juniors.
**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.
**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 13.30.
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 –** Please note that on-site parking for Sunday’s game is now sold out. If you have not already pre-booked parking at the stadium please make alternative arrangements such as those below.
**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][4] for more information.
**Pre-match –** The Falcons Community Foundation will be running an Under 9s festival before Sunday’s game.
**Club Shop –** The Falcons Club Shop and Ticket Office are open from 9am until kick off, then again for 40 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 along with the Falcons branded Gilbert Rugby leisurewear range.
**Pitch Access –** Spectators will be able to take to the pitch after the end of Sunday’s game. However all spectators are reminded to abide by the ground regulations posted around the stadium.
[1]: http://www.nexus.org.uk/
[2]: http://www.highways.gov.uk/traffic-information/
[3]: http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/warnings/#?tab=map&map=Warnings&zoom=5&lon=-3.50&lat=55.50&fcTime=1449360000
[4]: http://www.newcastlefalcons.co.uk/Maps/Club/How-To-Find-Us
