Buy Newcastle United vs Arsenal tickets for the 2026/27 Season, with the match scheduled for Saturday 21 November 2026 at 15:00 UK time (19:00 UAE) at St James' Park. The Premier League confirms its televised picks a few weeks ahead, and a meeting with the champions is a strong candidate for a move, so the kick-off can still shift within that weekend. With more than 52,000 seats and one of the loudest crowds in England, the ground turns a November Saturday into one of the standout dates of the season.
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Arsenal arrive as title holders, and that alone changes the demand picture. Newcastle United have won two of their last three home league games against the Londoners, both by a single goal. The meeting in September 2025 was settled late on.
Whether you are a Newcastle fan without membership priority, an Arsenal supporter who missed the away allocation or a neutral planning a weekend in the North East, the right listing depends on a few simple choices. This guide covers where to sit, what you can expect to pay, how the club's ticketing works and how to get your seats in time.
The first reason is the visitors. Arsenal won the Premier League in 2025/26 with 85 points, and every away date for the champions draws a crowd. Their supporters travel in large numbers, and the allocation at St James' Park is small compared with the demand from the capital.
The second is the home crowd. Newcastle's season ticket base is huge, and a waiting list has built up behind it. Almost every seat is taken before a single match goes on sale, so the pool left for members and everyone else is tiny for a fixture of this size.
Timing adds another layer. The weekend comes just before another European night for Arsenal, with Arsenal's Champions League meeting with Borussia Dortmund three days later. Travelling fans often plan around both dates, and neutral buyers from overseas follow the same pattern.
League context sharpens it. Newcastle finished 12th with 49 points last season, well short of their own expectations, and a home win over the champions is the kind of result that can reset a campaign. Supporters know that, and it shows in the queue for tickets.
The city helps too. Newcastle is a compact, lively place to spend a weekend, with the ground a short walk from the centre and the Quayside. Many visitors pair the match with a city break, and that adds steady demand on top of the two sets of supporters.
Almost never through the club. Newcastle sell home tickets through a membership system, with priority set by loyalty and purchase history. Season ticket holders take the bulk of the ground, members compete for what is left, and a fixture against the champions will not reach any form of general sale.
Arsenal supporters face the same squeeze. The club sells its away allocation to members with the strongest record of travelling, and a trip to one of the country's largest grounds against a well-supported rival sells out at the first stage.
Digital ticketing adds another layer. Premier League clubs have moved towards app-based tickets, which makes informal swaps between friends harder and makes it easier to confirm that a ticket is genuine.
For supporters without priority and for visitors from abroad, the marketplace is the practical route. Listings from verified sellers show the stand and the price upfront and are available weeks before the club's own sales windows, so you can plan your trip around a confirmed seat.
Buying early also removes the guesswork around sale dates. Clubs often confirm release windows only after the televised picks are announced, so a seat bought in advance lets you book travel and accommodation with confidence.
Five things decide what a seat costs for this fixture. The first is location, and the centre of the Milburn Stand carries the highest prices in the ground. The second is demand, and a visit from the champions sits at the very top of the scale.
The third is timing, since prices tend to move once the kick-off slot is confirmed. The fourth is competition context: a meeting between the title holders and a club chasing a return to Europe draws far more interest than a typical November game. The fifth is hospitality, where a limited number of lounge places sets a high floor.
| Ticket Type | Resale Price Range | Best For | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper tier (Sir John Hall Stand) | £110 – £190 | Budget-minded buyers | High view over the pitch and the city skyline |
| East Stand | £130 – £220 | Neutral buyers and groups | Side-on view facing the main stand from the smallest stand |
| Gallowgate End | £120 – £210 | Home fans who want atmosphere | Behind the goal, with some of the loudest support |
| Milburn Stand central | £180 – £320+ | Buyers who want the halfway line | The main stand, close to the tunnel |
| Hospitality / VIP | £350 – £750+ | Corporate guests and special occasions | Lounges and boxes in the Milburn and Leazes complex |
Prices reflect typical resale ranges and may change as demand and availability shift closer to the match.
Resale prices sit well above face value here because so few seats reach the open market. The difference is the price of certainty: a confirmed seat for one of the most sought-after games of the season without the need for membership priority. Buyers who want a side-on view without main-stand prices will usually find the East Stand the sweet spot.
Newcastle have played at St James' Park since 1892, and the ground sits on a hill in the heart of the city. Expansion in the 1990s and around 2000 lifted it above 52,000, but local restrictions meant the stands grew unevenly, giving the stadium its famous lopsided look. The St James' Park seating plan shows how the blocks fit together.
There are four stands. The Milburn Stand on the west side is the main stand, with the tunnel and much of the hospitality. Opposite is the East Stand, the smallest of the four.
Behind one goal is the Sir John Hall Stand at the Leazes End, whose upper level rises high above the pitch. Behind the other is the Gallowgate End. For more on the ground itself, see our guide to St James' Park.
Visiting supporters sit in the upper level of the Sir John Hall Stand, next to the East Stand corner. It is one of the highest away sections in the country, so Arsenal fans should plan for a long climb and a view from well above the play.
| Area | What It Suits | Pricing Bracket | Guidance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milburn Stand (centre) | The clearest overall view | Premium | Main stand with the tunnel; much of the centre is hospitality, so read the listing first |
| Milburn Stand (wings) | Neutral buyers who want comfort | Upper | Slightly angled view with the same facilities as the centre |
| East Stand | Groups and first-time visitors | Mid to upper | Side-on view from a lower, closer stand |
| Gallowgate End | Home fans who want atmosphere | Mid to upper | Behind the goal with a vocal crowd; wear no Arsenal red here |
| Sir John Hall Stand (lower levels) | Budget-minded home fans | Mid | Behind the goal at the Leazes End, away from the visiting section |
| Away section (Sir John Hall Stand, upper level) | Arsenal members with away priority | Mid | Very high view, sold through Arsenal; red colours belong here only |
Neutral buyers and undecided fans should start with the East Stand or the wings of the Milburn Stand. Both give a clean sideways view, both keep you away from the organised home support and neither expects you to take a side. Arsenal fans sitting outside the away section should dress neutrally and keep their reactions low-key.
Families should look for the family areas, where the atmosphere is calmer and face-value prices are lower. The ground has accessible positions around the stands, but numbers are limited, so buyers who need step-free access or wheelchair spaces should confirm the arrangement before purchase.
Hospitality at St James' Park is concentrated in the Milburn and Leazes complex, where the executive boxes and lounges sit. The offer is larger than at most grounds, but so is the demand. Packages for a visit from the champions tend to sell out early.
| Hospitality Option | Typical Buyer | Main Appeal |
|---|---|---|
| Premium Milburn Stand seat | Fans who want a halfway-line view without a full package | Padded seat close to the tunnel |
| Lounge package | Couples and small groups marking an occasion | Food and drink before the match and at half-time |
| Fine dining package | Business guests | A seated meal with premium match seats |
| Executive box | Corporate hosts | A private space for the whole group with a view of the pitch |
Inclusions vary from package to package, so read each listing for food, drink and arrival times before you buy. Dress codes are relaxed, but some lounges ask guests to avoid club colours, so read the notes before the day.
Hospitality also removes the rush to find food before kick-off. The bars around the ground and the city centre fill early on matchdays, and a package with a meal included means you can arrive, eat and take your seat without queueing. Arrival windows vary, so aim for the earliest time offered on a busy Saturday.
Premier League clubs now issue most tickets digitally, and resale listings deliver them in different ways. Read the delivery type on each listing before you commit, so you know what to expect and when.
| Delivery Type | What to Confirm |
|---|---|
| App transfer | That you have the club app installed and when the ticket will be sent to your account |
| Mobile ticket | Whether it is a transfer or a shared login, and the time the ticket will arrive |
| Email transfer link | That the link is sent to the email address you gave and when it will arrive |
| Hospitality pass | The arrival time, the entrance you use and whether a guest list is held at the door |
Read the listing notes carefully and bring photo ID in case stewards ask for it. Charge your phone fully before you leave, because the ticket lives on it, and turn the screen brightness up at the turnstile.
The ground is a short walk from Newcastle Central station, and St James Metro station sits right beside it. Allow extra time for the climb to the upper levels, which can take several minutes from the turnstile to your seat. Give yourself at least an hour before kick-off on a sell-out Saturday.
Timing of delivery varies. Digital Premier League tickets are often released in the final days before kick-off, so a late arrival is normal. If your match is close and nothing has arrived, the order tracking shows where your tickets are. At the gate, open the ticket before you reach the front of the queue, as mobile signal can drop in a large crowd.
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A visit from the champions will never be the lowest-priced ticket of the season, but a little planning goes a long way. These habits help you find better-value seats without giving up a good view.
Newcastle International Airport has direct links to many European cities and connects to the city centre by Metro. London is under three hours away by train from King's Cross, which makes a day trip possible for Arsenal fans. For overseas orders, choose delivery methods that do not rely on a postal address, and make sure you can use any required app before you travel.
Remember that the kick-off can still move within the weekend of 21 and 22 November, so book flexible travel where possible. A 15:00 kick-off starts at 19:00 in the UAE, and buyers from the Gulf will find direct flights to Newcastle as well as frequent services to London, so a long weekend is enough for the trip.
Supporters planning the return date can look ahead to Arsenal vs Newcastle United in north London later in the season.
First-time visitors to Arsenal's ground will find our Emirates Stadium guide useful for planning that trip, from getting there to what to expect on a matchday.
Once you know which part of the ground suits you, the Emirates Stadium seating plan lets you compare the stands before choosing a listing. Booking both dates together is a simple way to follow the fixture home and away.
Accommodation in the city centre fills quickly on match weekends, so book your stay at the same time as your seats. If you are travelling as a group, confirm that everyone can access their ticket on their own phone before you leave, because digital tickets cannot be shared at the gate.
The Premier League era gave this fixture its modern shape. In the mid-1990s both clubs chased titles, and Newcastle won their first three home league meetings with Arsenal, including a 2-0 win on 2 January 1996. Arsenal's great sides of the early 2000s then took control, winning at St James' Park in 1997, 2002, 2004 and 2009.
The ground has also produced some of the most remarkable games in the division's history. In May 2000 Newcastle won 4-2 in a six-goal finale, and in February 2011 the sides drew 4-4 after Arsenal had led 4-0 inside the first half an hour, one of the most famous comebacks the league has seen.
The recent chapter is closer still. Newcastle won 2-0 in May 2022, a result that hurt Arsenal's top-four hopes, then won 1-0 in both November 2023 and November 2024. Arsenal replied with a 2-1 win in September 2025, a result that came during the season they went on to win the title.
What makes the fixture distinctive is its range. It has produced goalless draws, eight-goal thrillers and title-race drama, all in front of one of the most passionate crowds in England. With Newcastle keen to beat the champions and Arsenal looking to defend their crown, the November date carries weight for both.
The two clubs also share a long history outside the Premier League, including FA Cup finals in 1932 and 1952, both won by Newcastle. Those games sit outside the scope of the figures below, but they add to the sense of an old rivalry renewed.
The figures below cover only Premier League matches played at St James' Park with Newcastle United as hosts. Meetings in London, cup ties and pre-1992 league games are not included.
| Metric | Total |
|---|---|
| Matches played | 31 |
| Newcastle United wins | 9 |
| Arsenal wins | 14 |
| Draws | 8 |
| Newcastle United goals | 28 |
| Arsenal goals | 33 |
| Biggest Newcastle United win | 2-0 and 4-2 (two-goal margin) |
| Biggest Arsenal win | 1-3 and 0-2 (two-goal margin) |
| First Premier League meeting in scope | 7 May 1994 |
| Most recent meeting in scope | 28 Sep 2025 |
Source: Premier League season records and Football-Data match archives, cross-referenced with Sky Sports and ESPN.
The numbers show how tight the fixture runs at this ground. No team has won by more than two goals in 31 meetings, and eight of the games have ended level. Newcastle have kept 11 clean sheets at home against Arsenal, while Arsenal have scored in 20 of the 31 visits.
Every top-flight match between the clubs at St James' Park since the Premier League began, newest first.
| Date | Score |
|---|---|
| 28 Sep 2025 | Newcastle United 1-2 Arsenal |
| 02 Nov 2024 | Newcastle United 1-0 Arsenal |
| 04 Nov 2023 | Newcastle United 1-0 Arsenal |
| 07 May 2023 | Newcastle United 0-2 Arsenal |
| 16 May 2022 | Newcastle United 2-0 Arsenal |
| 02 May 2021 | Newcastle United 0-2 Arsenal |
| 11 Aug 2019 | Newcastle United 0-1 Arsenal |
| 15 Sep 2018 | Newcastle United 1-2 Arsenal |
| 15 Apr 2018 | Newcastle United 2-1 Arsenal |
| 29 Aug 2015 | Newcastle United 0-1 Arsenal |
| 21 Mar 2015 | Newcastle United 1-2 Arsenal |
| 29 Dec 2013 | Newcastle United 0-1 Arsenal |
| 19 May 2013 | Newcastle United 0-1 Arsenal |
| 13 Aug 2011 | Newcastle United 0-0 Arsenal |
| 05 Feb 2011 | Newcastle United 4-4 Arsenal |
| 21 Mar 2009 | Newcastle United 1-3 Arsenal |
| 05 Dec 2007 | Newcastle United 1-1 Arsenal |
| 09 Apr 2007 | Newcastle United 0-0 Arsenal |
| 10 Dec 2005 | Newcastle United 1-0 Arsenal |
| 29 Dec 2004 | Newcastle United 0-1 Arsenal |
| 11 Apr 2004 | Newcastle United 0-0 Arsenal |
| 09 Feb 2003 | Newcastle United 1-1 Arsenal |
| 02 Mar 2002 | Newcastle United 0-2 Arsenal |
| 15 May 2001 | Newcastle United 0-0 Arsenal |
| 14 May 2000 | Newcastle United 4-2 Arsenal |
| 28 Feb 1999 | Newcastle United 1-1 Arsenal |
| 06 Dec 1997 | Newcastle United 0-1 Arsenal |
| 30 Nov 1996 | Newcastle United 1-2 Arsenal |
| 02 Jan 1996 | Newcastle United 2-0 Arsenal |
| 19 Mar 1995 | Newcastle United 1-0 Arsenal |
| 07 May 1994 | Newcastle United 2-0 Arsenal |
Source: each result cross-referenced against at least two independent records, including Football-Data match archives and Premier League season records.
Buy before the televised picks are announced, as prices for a visit from the champions usually rise once the kick-off is fixed.
Visiting supporters sit in the upper level of the Sir John Hall Stand, next to the East Stand corner and high above the pitch.
Aim to be there at least an hour before kick-off, as the climb to the upper levels takes time on a sell-out day.
St James Metro station sits beside the stadium, and Newcastle Central station is a short walk away.
Most listings keep seats together unless the notes say otherwise, and filtering by quantity shows only blocks that match your group.
Sources: Premier League official fixture list and records, Football-Data, Sky Sports, ESPN, beIN Sports and season archives. 1BoxOffice is an independent ticket marketplace and is not affiliated with Newcastle United, Arsenal or the Premier League.