Newcastle Falcons will aim to progress to the semi-finals of the Anglo-Welsh Cup on Saturday when Gloucester are the visitors to Kingston Park Stadium.

With everything to play for, it promises to be another exciting afternoon of cup action. Here is all of the important information you need to make the most of your match-day experience.

**Kick Off Time** – Saturday’s game against Gloucester will kick off at 3:00 pm.

**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 Ticket Hotline on 0871 226 6060.

Supporters are advised to book in advance by making use of the online ticket portal to purchase tickets, and the TicketFast print-at-home service to avoid collection queues at the stadium box office

**Newcastle Thunder v Hemel Stags** – Following the Falcons Anglo-Welsh Cup fixture, Newcastle Thunder will play Hemel Stags in a pre-season friendly.

Kicking off at 6pm, tickets holders to the Falcons game are welcome to stay behind and see the club’s Rugby League team in action from the East Stand, for no additional cost.

**Opening Times** – Stadium bars and turnstiles will open at 1:30 pm with the East Stand Tap & Tackle open to all guests from 10 am.

The Stadium Box Office will be open for the purchase and collection of tickets from 09:00 while doors for guests attending as part of Kingston Park Stadium’s award-winning match-day hospitality packages will be open from 12:30 pm with food served from 1:00 pm.

**Curry Corner** – Back in place in the 1877 Bar 30 minutes after full-time. Serving delicious, free helpings of curry and rice prepared by the award-winning Kingston Park Stadium chefs, Curry Corner is part of the club’s ongoing efforts to enhance the match-day experience and reward the loyal Falcons Family.

**Pre-Match Player Talk-in:** Starting at 2:30 pm, and again in the 1877 Bar, announcer Justin Lockwood will be joined by members of the Falcons squad for an exclusive pre-match Q&A. Make sure you’re there early to claim your spot to get the inside track on the game in prospect.

**Junior Falcons**: Fans in the crowd aged Under 16 can sign up for the brand new Junior Falcons supporters club in the West Stand’s Wooden Spoon corner on Saturday afternoon.
With Calum Green and Will Witty set to be present and a brand new games console with Rugby 18 ready to play, it is the place to be for young fans at the match.

**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 which will only allow tickets for that stand to be scanned (with the exception of North Stand tickets this weekend)

Entry to the ground will be by way of turnstiles, allowing the club to effectively manage entry into the stadium and ensure match-days at Kingston Park remain a fun and safe day out.
North Stand – The North Terrace will be closed for Saturday’s game, with ticket holders for this area invited to stand in either the South Stand or on the East Terrace.

**Security** – Kingston Park Stadium will be operating enhanced security procedures around the 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 South, East and West stand.

All bars within the stadium will be running a reduced price happy hour drinks promotion from 1.30pm – 2:30 pm.

**Food & Drink** – For those needing refreshments before or during the game, a range of food options will be served from the South and West stand kiosks and from units in the stadium bowl.

With a revamped menu at the inside outlets, the outdoor vans have also been enhanced, with Angel Street Food now delivering these catering options.

**Foundation Flutter** – Offering supporters the chance to win the Falcons Man of the Match shirt or corporate hospitality at the next home fixture, tickets are available from sellers around the ground pre-match, priced at £1 per ticket.

**Parking** – Stadium car parking for Saturday’s match is available. 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 Callerton Parkway, Northumberland Park, Bank Foot and Heworth.

**Club Shop** – The Falcons club shop and ticket office will be open from 9 am up until halftime and then for 45 minutes after the full-time whistle.

Supporters in the South and West stands will also be able to purchase items from the retail stations located within these stands, while the corporate hospitality suites will also have merchandise vendors present.

**Pitch Access** – Due to the Newcastle Thunder fixture taking place at 6pm, there will be no access to the pitch available to fans following Saturday’s game.

[1]: https://www.eticketing.co.uk/newcastle-falcons/