Buy Newcastle United vs Brighton & Hove Albion tickets for the 2026/27 Season. The match is scheduled for Saturday 30 January 2027 at 15:00 UK time at St James' Park in Newcastle upon Tyne, in the Premier League. Broadcast picks can still move the game to another slot that weekend, so the final kick-off time will be confirmed nearer the date.
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This is the second league meeting of the season, after the sides meet at the Amex at the end of November. It also brings a new era on Tyneside into focus, with Matthias Jaissle in his first season in charge after Eddie Howe left in the summer. Supporters planning more than one trip to Tyneside can see every home date on the Newcastle United tickets listings.
St James' Park sits on a hill in the middle of the city, a short walk from the station and the Bigg Market. With just over 52,000 seats and one of the loudest home ends in English football, it is a ground many visitors want to tick off at least once.
Start with the numbers. Newcastle's season tickets have sold out for several seasons running, and reports put the waiting list at around 40,000 people. That leaves only a small share of each home game for members, and almost nothing for anyone outside the club's system.
The visitors add their own demand. Brighton finished eighth in 2025/26 and qualified for the Conference League, and their supporters take the long trip north in good numbers. The away allocation of up to 3,000 goes through Brighton's own channels, so Albion fans without enough loyalty history often look for seats elsewhere.
Timing plays a part as well. A Saturday afternoon at the end of January is a classic Premier League slot, and it suits supporters travelling in from across the North East and further afield. It also falls in the middle of the winter run-in, when both clubs will be chasing European places and every home point matters.
Then there is the new head coach. Jaissle arrived from Saudi Arabia after winning back-to-back Asian titles with Al Ahli, and supporters are eager to see his aggressive, vertical style bed in. By late January he will have had half a season to shape the team, which adds interest to every home game in the second half of the campaign.
The fixture itself has become harder to predict. Brighton have won three of their nine Premier League visits here, as many as Newcastle have won at home, and the last meeting in May 2026 ended a run of five straight defeats for the hosts. Neither set of supporters will be taking the result for granted.
Through the club, almost never. Newcastle sell match tickets first through a ballot for members, then to members directly if seats remain. Non-members only get a chance if tickets are left after those stages, which in practice happens mainly for cup ties against lower-league opposition.
Membership alone is no guarantee either. The standard Mags membership costs £39 for 2026/27, but thousands of members enter each ballot for a limited number of seats. Many go through a whole season without success, which is why so many supporters look to other routes for league games.
Season ticket holders who cannot attend can pass their seats on through the club's own exchange, which keeps those tickets inside the membership system. Brighton supporters buy through their own club's allocation, usually using loyalty points built up from previous away games.
The marketplace offers another route. Sellers on 1BoxOffice list seats they already hold, so buyers can compare stands and prices without a membership, a ballot or loyalty history. For overseas visitors and neutral fans, it is often the most realistic way to get inside St James' Park for a Premier League game.
Tickets at St James' Park are digital, so they move between accounts rather than on paper. Each listing sets out how and when the transfer takes place, and that detail matters as much as the stand you choose.
Five factors shape the price of a seat for this match. Location comes first, with the lower Milburn and East Stand seats near halfway priced above the ends and upper tiers. Demand is the second, and with so few seats reaching the open market, resale prices sit well above face value.
Fixture timing matters, as a Saturday afternoon draws a bigger crowd than a midweek evening game. The opponent adds weight, because Brighton are an established Premier League side with European football this season. Hospitality sets the ceiling, with the club's lounges and executive boxes priced well above standard seats for the 2026/27 season.
| Ticket Type | Resale Price Range | Best For | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper tiers and ends | £85 – £140 | Budget-aware buyers and first-timers | High view of the whole pitch and the city beyond |
| East Stand | £95 – £160 | Couples and small groups | Side-on view facing the main stand from the smallest stand in the ground |
| Milburn Stand upper | £100 – £175 | Buyers who want the full picture | A high, central view with the Gallowgate to one side |
| Premium seating (lower tiers near halfway) | £130 – £220+ | Buyers marking a special trip | Close to the pitch with the dugouts in view |
| Hospitality / VIP | £250 – £600+ | Corporate guests and milestone occasions | Lounge access, dining and premium seats in one package |
Prices reflect typical resale ranges and may change as demand and availability shift closer to the match.
Face values at St James' Park are modest for the Premier League. For 2026/27, adult prices for the club's top category of fixtures run from £39 to £75, and lower categories cost less. Resale prices reflect access to a seat that most people cannot buy through the club rather than the printed price.
This fixture usually sits in the middle of Newcastle's price range for the season. It carries less of a premium than the visits of Sunderland, Manchester United or Arsenal, but more than a midweek game against a newly promoted side. For buyers who want the full St James' Park experience without paying derby prices, Newcastle United vs Brighton & Hove Albion tickets are a sensible choice.
Plan your budget around the whole group. Through the club, juniors and over-65s pay reduced prices, but resale listings are usually priced per seat regardless of age. Buying early gives the widest choice of seats together at a sensible price.
St James' Park has been Newcastle's home since 1892 and was rebuilt in the 1990s into the steep, lopsided ground it is today. Two huge stands rise on the west and north sides, while the East Stand stays low because of the listed buildings behind it. The St James' Park seating plan shows how each stand is laid out before you choose.
| Area | What It Suits | Pricing Bracket | Guidance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milburn Stand (west, main stand) | Buyers who want the central view | Upper to premium | The largest stand, with the dugouts, most hospitality lounges and a high upper tier |
| East Stand | Neutrals and first-time visitors | Mid to upper | A single low tier facing the Milburn Stand, close to the pitch |
| Gallowgate End (south) | Committed home supporters | Mid | The traditional home end and the loudest part of the ground; Newcastle colours only |
| Leazes Stand lower tiers (north) | Groups and families | Mid | Behind the goal, with a good view of the Gallowgate opposite |
| Upper tiers | Buyers on a tighter spend | Lower to mid | Steep and high, with views over the city and the Tyne |
| Away section | Brighton supporters | Club allocation | The top tier of the Leazes Stand, around 14 flights of stairs up, with a lift for those who need it |
Neutral buyers and undecided fans should aim for the East Stand or the Milburn Stand and keep colours plain, as the rest of the ground outside the away section is home territory. For other home dates at the same venue, buyers can compare all St James' Park tickets across the season.
Think about the view you want before you think about price. The lower tiers put you close to the players and the noise, while the upper tiers are steep and high, with a wide view of the pitch and the city behind. The climb to the top of the Milburn and Leazes Stands is long, so allow extra time if you are sitting up there.
Check your turnstile before you set off. The stands are reached from different streets around the ground, and walking all the way round a stadium this size takes longer than most visitors expect. Your ticket shows the entrance, and arriving at the right side saves a scramble shortly before kick-off.
Newcastle's hospitality spaces are spread across the Milburn Stand and the upper levels of the ground. For 2026/27 the club lists options including Tidings, WINGS, The Rooftops with Fenwick, Barracks, Park Grill, Club St. James and a set of executive boxes.
| Hospitality Option | Typical Buyer | Main Appeal |
|---|---|---|
| Barracks | Fans upgrading for a first visit | A light bite before the match and well-placed seats on Level 4 of the Milburn Stand |
| Park Grill | Supporters marking a special trip | A grill-style menu in a relaxed setting with executive seating |
| Club St. James | Small business groups | A three-course meal in a modern suite with a director's view of the pitch |
| Executive boxes | Senior guests and milestone occasions | A private balcony and five courses served through the day |
Packages differ in food, drink, seat position and arrival time, so read each listing closely before you commit. The Rooftops with Fenwick adds champagne, cocktails and post-match DJ sets for groups who want a longer day, while Tidings is new for 2026/27 with seasonal all-inclusive dining.
If you are weighing hospitality against a premium seat, compare what each includes rather than the headline price. A lower-tier seat plus lunch in the city centre can cost less than a lounge package, but the package gives you a relaxed arrival, a warm room on a January afternoon and no queue at the turnstile.
Hospitality also suits mixed groups where not everyone is a committed fan. A lounge gives guests somewhere comfortable for the build-up and half-time, while the noise from the Gallowgate still fills the ground once they take their seats.
Match tickets at St James' Park are digital. Know which delivery method your listing uses well before match week.
| Delivery Type | What to Check |
|---|---|
| Mobile wallet ticket | The account transfer details and when your seller expects to send the Apple or Google wallet pass |
| E-ticket | That the file shows your stand, block, row and seat and scans clearly |
| Ticket forwarded to your account | That the transfer has been accepted and appears in your own ticketing account |
| Collection in Newcastle | The meeting point, the time window and a contact number for the day |
Read the listing notes for delivery timing and any stand restrictions. Bring valid photo ID and charge your phone before you leave, as digital tickets are no use on a flat battery. Turnstiles typically open 90 minutes before kick-off.
For busy fixtures, sellers sometimes release tickets only in match week. That is normal. Your order page shows the expected dispatch date, and the buyer guarantee covers you if tickets do not arrive in time.
Plan to arrive at least an hour before kick-off. The streets around the ground fill up quickly on a Saturday, and bag checks at the turnstiles take time. Arriving early also gives you the chance to hear the Gallowgate build up to kick-off and to take in the view from your seat before the teams come out.
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Search for Newcastle United against Brighton and open the listing for Saturday 30 January 2027.
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Filter by area. Weigh the East Stand against the Milburn Stand and the price gap between them.
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Use track order to see when your tickets are dispatched and what to expect before match day.
Newcastle is easy to reach for overseas visitors. Newcastle International Airport is around seven miles from the city, and the Metro runs from the terminal to the centre in about 23 minutes. Newcastle Central Station is a walk of 10 to 15 minutes from the ground, with direct trains from London in around three hours, and St James' Metro station sits right beside the stadium.
If you are travelling from abroad, choose mobile or e-ticket delivery and ask for seats together when you buy rather than hoping for them later. Premier League kick-off times can move for television, so refundable hotels and flexible fares are worth the small premium. Buyers in the UAE and the Gulf should note that Emirates flies direct between Dubai and Newcastle, and that a 15:00 kick-off in January is 19:00 in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
Many visitors stay on the Quayside or around Grey Street, both within walking distance of St James' Park. Allow extra time on the way back, as the Metro and the station stay busy for the first hour after the final whistle.
Brighton reached the Premier League in 2017, and their first visit to St James' Park that December ended goalless. The early meetings here were low-scoring and cautious, with three of the first four finishing 0-0 or 0-1. Brighton then won 3-0 behind closed doors in September 2020, still the widest margin in the fixture here.
Newcastle's rise under new ownership changed the tone. They beat Brighton 2-1 in March 2022 and 4-1 in May 2023, a win that moved them to the edge of Champions League qualification. Brighton answered with a 1-0 win in October 2024, before Newcastle won 3-1 in May 2026 to end a run of five straight league defeats.
What makes this fixture distinctive is how evenly it has split. Nine Premier League meetings here have produced three home wins, three away wins and three draws, with only one goal between the sides overall. The two clubs also share a longer history, from Brighton's 3-1 win on Tyneside that clinched their first promotion to the top flight in 1979 to their FA Cup win here in March 2025.
Cup ties have added to the story. In 1983 Brighton won an FA Cup replay here through a Peter Ward goal, on the way to that season's final at Wembley. Neither that tie nor the 2025 cup meeting counts in the league record below, but both explain why Albion supporters enjoy the long trip north.
Dan Burn adds a personal thread. The defender left Brighton for his boyhood club in January 2022 and scored against his former side in the most recent meeting here, a reminder of how closely the two squads have been linked in recent seasons.
Every Premier League meeting at St James' Park with Newcastle United as hosts.
| Metric | Total |
|---|---|
| Matches played | 9 |
| Newcastle United wins | 3 |
| Brighton & Hove Albion wins | 3 |
| Draws | 3 |
| Newcastle United goals | 10 |
| Brighton & Hove Albion goals | 9 |
| Biggest Newcastle United win | 4-1 (May 2023) |
| Biggest Brighton & Hove Albion win | 0-3 (September 2020) |
| First Premier League meeting in scope | 30 December 2017 |
| Most recent meeting in scope | 2 May 2026 |
Figures are calculated from the verified results below, cross-checked against StatMuse, Sports Mole, ESPN, Sky Sports and Brighton club match records.
The record could hardly be more balanced. Of the last four meetings here, Newcastle won two, Brighton won one and one was drawn. The old pattern of tight, low-scoring games has given way to more open matches since 2022.
Goals have been scarce overall. Four of the nine meetings produced one goal or none, while the two most recent Newcastle wins produced nine goals between them. Expect a close contest in January, where the first goal has often gone a long way towards deciding the result.
Every Premier League meeting at St James' Park with Newcastle United as hosts, newest first.
| Date | Score |
|---|---|
| 02 May 2026 | 3-1 |
| 19 Oct 2024 | 0-1 |
| 11 May 2024 | 1-1 |
| 18 May 2023 | 4-1 |
| 05 Mar 2022 | 2-1 |
| 20 Sep 2020 | 0-3 |
| 21 Sep 2019 | 0-0 |
| 20 Oct 2018 | 0-1 |
| 30 Dec 2017 | 0-0 |
Scores shown with Newcastle United first. Results verified against at least two independent sources, including StatMuse, Sports Mole, ESPN and Brighton club match records.
Visiting fans sit in the top tier of the Leazes Stand, reached by around 14 flights of stairs, with a lift for those who need it. Brighton supporters in home sections should keep club colours out of sight.
As soon as your travel dates are fixed. Club sales go to members first, so resale stock is limited, and seats together in the lower tiers tend to go first.
Not when you buy from a seller who already holds the seat. Membership only gives access to the club's own ballot, and every ticket is digital, so check the transfer details on your listing.
Yes, when the listing states that seats are together. Pairs are the easiest to find, while groups of four or more should buy early and choose a single listing.
Walk 10 to 15 minutes from Newcastle Central Station, or take the Metro to St James', which stops beside the ground. Allow extra time on the way back, as the Metro stays busy after the final whistle.
Sources: Premier League official 2026/27 fixture list, Newcastle United official website including ticketing and hospitality information, Brighton & Hove Albion official website, StatMuse, Sports Mole, ESPN, Sky Sports, NBC Sports, Football Ground Guide and We Are Brighton.