Leazes Park Stadium
Proposed new stadium for Newcastle United in Leazes Park.
Leazes Park Stadium is a planned multi-purpose venue for Leazes Park in Newcastle upon Tyne. If built, it would become Newcastle United's new home ground, replacing St James' Park, where the Premier League club has played since 1892.
Since the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) took over Newcastle United in October 2021, the club has considered either expanding St James' Park or relocating to a brand-new stadium. In March 2025, officials confirmed that any new "super stadium" would not prevent St James' Park from hosting matches during UEFA Euro 2028. On 3 May 2025, local Labour MP Chi Onwurah stated her preference for Newcastle to stay at St James' Park, but acknowledged that if a move were necessary, it should be to a city-centre site—matching the Leazes Park proposal. As of November 2025, Newcastle City Council has not received any planning applications for a stadium in Leazes Park.
The proposal has drawn criticism. In March 2025, the group Save Newcastle Wildlife warned that construction could harm the environment and destroy animal habitats. The following month, an online petition against using the park for a stadium gathered 11,000 signatures. By June 2025, that number had grown to 28,000, drawing attention from local politicians.
Quick Facts
- Location
- Leazes Park, / Newcastle upon Tyne, England
- Owner
- Newcastle United F.C.
- Capacity
- 65,000
- Opened
- 2031 (planned)
- Cost
- £1.2bn (estimated)
- Tenants
- Newcastle United (planned)
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Lore & Background
Following the takeover of Newcastle United by the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) in October 2021, plans to either expand St James' Park or move to a completely new stadium have been discussed. In March 2025, it was announced that if the new 'super stadium' was to be built, it would not impact the use of St James' Park as a host venue for UEFA Euro 2028. On 3 May 2025, Chi Onwurah, the Labour MP for Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West, made clear her feeling that Newcastle should remain at St James' Park. Despite this, she did admit that if the club were to move, it should be to a site still within the city centre, which aligns with the Leazes Park proposal. As of November 2025, Newcastle City Council is still yet to receive any planning applications relating to a new stadium in Leazes Park.
Reader's Guide
The Leazes Park Stadium proposal represents a significant potential shift for Newcastle United, a club that has called St James' Park home since 1892. The discussion gained momentum after the Saudi PIF takeover in October 2021, with the club weighing expansion of the existing ground against a move. The proposal has sparked controversy: in March 2025, Save Newcastle Wildlife warned of negative environmental impacts and destruction of animal habitats. An online petition opposing the park's use reached 11,000 signatures in April 2025 and grew to 28,000 by June 2025, drawing attention from local politicians. As of November 2025, no planning applications have been submitted to Newcastle City Council, leaving the project in a state of uncertainty. The stadium's fate remains tied to ongoing debates about urban development, heritage, and environmental preservation.
Did You Know?
- The stadium would replace St James' Park, where Newcastle United has played since 1892.
- In March 2025, it was announced that the new stadium would not affect St James' Park's role as a host venue for UEFA Euro 2028.
- An online petition against building on Leazes Park reached 28,000 signatures by June 2025.
- As of November 2025, Newcastle City Council had not received any planning applications for the stadium.
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