The Newcastle Falcons match-day experience

Sunday 25 September 2022 Written by: Adam


With the new season underway and rugby back at Kingston Park for the 2022-23 season we want to let you know what we’ll have on offer when you come to watch the mighty Newcastle Falcons.

We’ve been working hard in the background to build on our match-day experiences for our fans.

From forming a guard of honour to unprecedented access to players – take a look at what is going on on match days this season!

**Food and Drink**

There are number of different food and drink outlets throughout the stadium, easily accessible across each stand:

– Hot roast stotties.
– Dirty fries.
– Chicken shack.
– Outdoor food vendors.
– Concourse bars.
– Tap & Tackle.
– Outdoor bus bars.
– Manuia outlet – with beer brewed by four of our lads – Micky Young, Will Welch, Logo Mulipola and Carl Fearns.

**Pre-match preparations**

In the build-up to the match there is plenty going on for all to enjoy including:

– In the Wooden Spoon Corner on the west concourse our players will be available for signing and photos – times will be confirmed across our website and socials for each match-day.
– Pre-match Q&A for hospitality guests.
– Be part of our Guard of Honour – line the pitch with flags and cheer on your Newcastle Falcons as they run out the tunnel. Pre booking only – 20 juniors per group and minimum of 35 tickets sold to qualify*.
– Be a team mascot – walk out with the team (up to 15 juniors) and minimum of 50 tickets sold to qualify*.
– Pre-match coaching with Falcons’ Community coaches – up to 20 juniors and minimum of 25 tickets to qualify*.

*All tickets must be purchased as a group free ticket do not count towards the total. Not all experiences are available at all games. For more information on these experiences contact our community team: jessica.eaton@newcastle-falcons.co.uk.

**Half time**

On top of thrilling rugby, enjoy plenty of action at half-time action as well, keeping you entertained at every minute:

– Falcons’ Flyer – our virtual race against our players. You can register for your chance to be selected **[HERE][1]**
– Bubble football on the pitch – pre-bookings only
– Play rugby on the pitch at half time – pre-booking only and minimum of 25 tickets sold to qualify*.

**Post-match**

The entertainment doesn’t stop after the final whistle at Kingston Park, with plenty going on post-match for everyone to enjoy – be sure to bring anything you want autographed!

– Playing squad lap of the pitch at full time.
– Post-match signing session on East touchline (15 mins after full-time whistle).
– Former players’ favourite Falcon of the day presented on West touchline.
– Hospitality guests will also get a post-match Q&A 10 minutes after full time.
– Non-playing squad will be present across the concourse 20 minutes after full time with the playing squad joining not long after (45 mins approx.) – a great opportunity to meet the Falcons team!
– First floor in hospitality will then become the players’ bar – accessible as a hospitality guests or a **[premium season ticket holder][2]**.
– There will also be plenty of entertainment on the concourse after the games and happy hour at the bars (1 hour after full time). Specific information will be released for each game.

We always like to hear from fans so if there’s something you’d like to be part of your match-day experience – let us know!

Fill out the form **[HERE][3]**.

[1]: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfia4mPqW3F6sndrqvalU1ElNbHfynnNZw3pP8W5T1iEdEBJw/viewform?usp=sf_link
[2]: https://www.newcastlefalcons.co.uk/news/story/premium-packages-now-available
[3]: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSehNlHT6s5MjlHCK3JaC_oJwyqS5Zjpz7KYsJVgcHHq3QAqsQ/viewform