Buy Newcastle United vs Chelsea tickets for the 2026/27 Season, with the Premier League fixture scheduled for Wednesday 10 February 2027 and a midweek evening kick-off currently listed at 20:00 UK time (21:00 CET). It is Matchday 25 at St James' Park, under the lights in the heart of the city. The Premier League confirms final dates and kick-off slots for broadcasters a few weeks ahead, so the time may still change.
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This is a fixture with a long Premier League story. Newcastle United have hosted Chelsea 31 times in the competition and won 15 of them, and they are unbeaten in the last four meetings at St James' Park. The most recent, in December 2025, finished 2-2 in front of more than 52,000.
Both clubs finished last season in mid-table, Chelsea tenth on 52 points and Newcastle twelfth on 49, so neither will treat February as a free hit. This guide covers prices, stands, the away end, hospitality, delivery and the full Premier League record between the sides at St James' Park.
St James' Park holds more than 52,000, and Newcastle fill it week after week. Every Premier League meeting with Chelsea here since 2000 that was open to supporters has drawn crowds of at least 46,000, and every one since 2011 has been above 48,000. Season ticket holders and members take almost all of it, so very little ever reaches general sale.
Chelsea add to the squeeze. They bring around 3,000 supporters to the top of the Leazes Stand, and the trip from London, roughly three hours by train from King's Cross, is well within reach even on a weeknight. Chelsea also have a large national and international following, which means plenty of overseas and neutral buyers are chasing seats in home areas too.
The midweek slot adds atmosphere. St James' Park sits right in the city centre, and a Wednesday evening kick-off under the floodlights, with the Gallowgate End in full voice, is one of the great Premier League occasions. For many visitors, a night match here is the version of English football they come to see.
The sides meet first at Stamford Bridge in early January, so by February both sets of supporters will know how the first meeting went. That tends to sharpen the edge for the return on Tyneside.
Recent results add to the draw. Newcastle are unbeaten in their last four home meetings with Chelsea, including a 4-1 win in November 2023 and a 2-0 win in May 2025, so home supporters will expect another strong night.
Hospitality is often the first category to disappear. Corporate guests book their headline fixtures early, and a visit from Chelsea is one of the obvious picks on the Newcastle calendar.
Through the club, it is very difficult. Newcastle sell most of the ground as season tickets, and the remaining match tickets go to members, usually prioritised by their purchase history. For a fixture like this, the member windows can exhaust availability before any general sale opens, if one opens at all.
Chelsea supporters face their own queue. The away allocation is sold through the visiting club, which typically prioritises members with a strong record of travelling, often using loyalty points. With demand for away tickets as high as it is, many fans miss out.
That leaves first-time visitors, overseas buyers and occasional supporters with few club routes. A verified resale marketplace fills the gap. Sellers list tickets they already hold, so you can pick a stand, see the price up front and buy without waiting for a membership window.
Membership also has limits for one-off visitors. It costs money up front, it does not guarantee a seat for a high-demand fixture and it rewards regular attendance rather than a single trip. For most people who want this specific match, choosing a seat directly is the more practical option.
Read the listing notes carefully. Premier League clubs set their own rules on ticket transfer, and the notes explain exactly how your ticket will reach you and what you will need at the turnstile.
Five factors shape the price of a seat: where it sits, how strong demand is, how close you buy to the match, the competition context of the 2026/27 season and whether you want a hospitality tier. At St James' Park, demand is the constant. A sold-out ground, a big-name visitor and a midweek night under the lights all push prices up.
Listings for this fixture are still building, so prices will settle as more sellers join. The widest choice usually appears in the weeks after the broadcast picks confirm the kick-off, when sellers know their plans. The table below gives typical ranges rather than fixed figures.
| Ticket Type | Resale Price Range | Best For | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper tier / corners | £140 – £210 | Budget-minded fans and first-time visitors | High in the Milburn or Leazes stands with a full view of the pitch |
| Longside standard | £180 – £280 | Couples and small groups | Outer blocks of the East Stand and lower Milburn Stand |
| Lower tier / central | £240 – £380+ | Fans who want to be close to the pitch | Central blocks near the halfway line go first |
| Premium seating | £400 – £650+ | Buyers who want comfort without a full package | Padded seats in the Milburn Stand, often with lounge access |
| Hospitality / VIP | £450 – £900+ | Corporate guests and celebrations | Lounge or restaurant packages with dining; places are limited |
Prices reflect typical resale ranges and may change as demand and availability shift closer to the match.
St James' Park has been Newcastle's home since the 1890s, and the modern ground is dominated by two huge cantilevered stands on the west and north sides. Those two rise far higher than the other two, which gives the stadium its distinctive lopsided shape. The St James' Park seating plan shows how the stands, levels and blocks fit together before you choose.
The Milburn Stand runs along the west side as the main stand, with the Leazes Stand at the north end. The Gallowgate End to the south is the traditional home of the most vocal Newcastle support, while the East Stand is a smaller single-tier stand along the other side. Visiting supporters sit at the top of the Leazes Stand, on Level 7, with an allocation of up to 3,000 for league matches.
If you want to compare availability across every stand for the season, browse the full range of St James' Park tickets.
| Area | What It Suits | Pricing Bracket | Guidance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gallowgate End | Home fans who want noise and atmosphere | Mid | The heart of the Newcastle support behind the south goal; expect to stand and sing |
| Milburn Stand | Buyers who want the main stand view | Upper | Central lower blocks give the clearest overview of the game; premium areas sit here |
| East Stand | Couples, families and neutrals | Mid | A single tier close to the pitch with a balanced longside view |
| Leazes Stand (home sections) | Home fans behind the north goal | Mid | A large stand with lower and upper levels; the top sits near the away end |
| Upper levels of the Milburn and Leazes | Value hunters and groups | Lower | A long climb but a full view of the pitch and the city beyond |
| Away end (Leazes Stand, Level 7) | Chelsea supporters | Mid | Up to 3,000 places at the very top of the stand, reached by around 14 flights of stairs or a lift; wear Chelsea colours only here |
If you are neutral or undecided, the East Stand or the lower Milburn Stand are the safest picks. Keep Chelsea blue inside the away end, and avoid wearing it in home sections, where stewards can and do move supporters.
Height changes the experience more than at most grounds. The upper levels of the Milburn and Leazes stands are among the highest seats in English football, with a superb view of the shape of the game but a real climb to reach them. Lower rows put you close to the players and the noise, especially in the East Stand and the Gallowgate End.
First-time visitors often ask for a single recommendation. For most, it is the lower Milburn Stand: a full view of both ends, close to the dugouts and an easy walk to the concourse. If budget is tight, the upper levels of the same stand give a similar angle at a lower price.
Newcastle offer one of the widest ranges of matchday hospitality in the Premier League at St James' Park, with lounges, bars and restaurant-style spaces spread across the stadium. Packages listed by the club include Shearer's, The Entertainers, Club St. James, Park Grill, Barracks, Wings, Gaucho, 3SIXTY and The Rooftops With Fenwick.
| Hospitality Option | Typical Buyer | Main Appeal |
|---|---|---|
| Shearer's and The Entertainers | Pairs and small groups who want an upgrade | Lounges built around the club's history, with food, drink and a match seat |
| Park Grill, Barracks and Wings | Celebrations and client entertaining | Relaxed dining spaces with a strong pre-match atmosphere |
| Club St. James | Corporate guests | A premium lounge with full matchday catering and premium seats |
| Gaucho, 3SIXTY and The Rooftops | Special occasions and larger groups | Restaurant-led packages and distinctive spaces for a bigger night out |
Packages are priced per person and include the match ticket, but inclusions vary between spaces. Read the listing for details on dining, drinks and seat location, as the club's hospitality areas are spread around the stadium.
Hospitality can also be the most reliable way into a sold-out fixture. General seats disappear fast, but packages are built for groups and occasions, so they can still be available when standard listings are thin. Book early for groups of four or more.
For a midweek evening, hospitality is a comfortable way to arrive early, eat properly and avoid the busiest turnstile queues. Lounges usually open well before kick-off, which suits guests coming straight from work or travelling in for the day.
Premier League clubs have moved heavily towards digital tickets, and how your seat reaches you depends on the listing. These are the delivery types you will see for this match.
| Delivery Type | What to Confirm |
|---|---|
| Mobile ticket transfer | That the ticket will be sent to your phone or club account before matchday, and which app or email address it goes to |
| E-ticket (PDF) | That you receive a scannable file and whether it must be printed or shown on screen |
| Local collection | The meeting point in Newcastle, the collection window and the ID you need to bring |
| Hospitality guest list | The name on the booking, the entrance to use and when the lounge opens |
Dress for the weather. February nights on Tyneside are cold, and the upper levels of the Milburn and Leazes stands are exposed to the wind, so warm layers are worth packing.
Read the listing notes before you buy. Bring valid photo ID, fully charge your phone if your ticket is mobile and arrive in good time, especially if your seat is high in the Milburn or Leazes stands, where the climb takes longer than you expect.
Getting there is simple. Newcastle Central station is around a 10 to 15 minute walk from the ground, and St James Metro station sits right beside the stadium. After a midweek evening match, the last trains south leave earlier than many visitors expect, so plan your journey home or stay overnight.
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Demand for this match will be strong, but a few habits still help your budget go further. The gap between an upper-level seat and a central lower one is wide, so small compromises add up.
Decide your priorities before you start. If sitting with friends matters most, focus on the upper levels; if the view matters most, set a budget for the lower Milburn Stand and move as soon as a suitable listing appears rather than waiting for a late drop.
Newcastle International Airport has direct flights from across Europe and the Gulf, and the Metro links it directly to the city centre. Many overseas visitors also fly into London and take the train north from King's Cross. Mobile tickets and e-tickets are the simplest delivery options for international buyers because nothing has to be posted, but confirm the delivery date so everything arrives before you travel. Groups should request seats together at the time of purchase rather than hoping to swap on the day.
The main risk is a date change. Premier League fixtures are regularly moved for television, so a midweek fixture can shift if the calendar changes. Book flexible trains and hotels where you can, and stay overnight rather than relying on late trains after an evening kick-off.
If you are planning to follow Chelsea further, a match at their home ground is an easy addition to a London trip; browse Stamford Bridge tickets for fixtures around your dates.
An overnight stay also lets you enjoy the city. The Quayside, Grey Street and the bars around the Bigg Market are all within walking distance of the ground, and they fill with supporters before an evening kick-off. Book rooms early, as city-centre hotels sell quickly on big matchdays.
Paying from abroad is simple. Prices are shown in pounds, and the listing notes set out delivery timing so you can plan around your travel dates. For more fixtures across the country and the continent, browse the wider range of football tickets.
Newcastle's first Premier League home meetings with Chelsea came during the club's swashbuckling mid-1990s side, and St James' Park was a fortress. After a goalless draw in April 1994, Newcastle won the next four, including a 4-2 in September 1994. Chelsea then went four visits without defeat between 1999 and 2001, the start of a pattern of spells rather than steady dominance.
Newcastle were unbeaten in five home meetings between 2003 and 2007, before Chelsea took control again with three wins and a draw between 2008 and 2011. Since 2013 the home side has had the upper hand more often than not, and the current run of four unbeaten meetings, including a 4-1 win in November 2023, has given the Gallowgate End plenty to sing about.
What makes the fixture distinctive is how it moves in waves. Each side has enjoyed runs of four or five meetings without defeat at St James' Park, and the current spell belongs to Newcastle. Chelsea's supporters will travel north in February looking to end it, and a full St James' Park will be determined to extend it.
The figures below cover every Premier League meeting at St James' Park with Newcastle United as hosts, from April 1994 to December 2025.
| Metric | Total |
|---|---|
| Matches played | 31 |
| Newcastle United wins | 15 |
| Chelsea wins | 9 |
| Draws | 7 |
| Newcastle United goals | 43 |
| Chelsea goals | 34 |
| Biggest Newcastle United win | 4-1 (25 Nov 2023) and 3-0 (13 May 2018) |
| Biggest Chelsea win | 0-3 (3 Dec 2011 and 30 Oct 2021) |
| First Premier League meeting in scope | 4 Apr 1994 |
| Most recent meeting in scope | 20 Dec 2025 |
Source: Transfermarkt match records, cross-referenced with Fussballdaten and ESPN match reports.
Newcastle have won almost half of their Premier League home meetings with Chelsea and scored in 21 of the 31. Chelsea have won fewer than a third, but their wins have often been emphatic. For a buyer, the record points to a home side that usually rises to this occasion.
All 31 Premier League meetings at St James' Park with Newcastle at home, newest first. Scores show the Newcastle total first.
| Date | Score |
|---|---|
| 20 Dec 2025 | 2-2 |
| 11 May 2025 | 2-0 |
| 25 Nov 2023 | 4-1 |
| 12 Nov 2022 | 1-0 |
| 30 Oct 2021 | 0-3 |
| 21 Nov 2020 | 0-2 |
| 18 Jan 2020 | 1-0 |
| 26 Aug 2018 | 1-2 |
| 13 May 2018 | 3-0 |
| 26 Sep 2015 | 2-2 |
| 06 Dec 2014 | 2-1 |
| 02 Nov 2013 | 2-0 |
| 02 Feb 2013 | 3-2 |
| 03 Dec 2011 | 0-3 |
| 28 Nov 2010 | 1-1 |
| 04 Apr 2009 | 0-2 |
| 05 May 2008 | 0-2 |
| 22 Apr 2007 | 0-0 |
| 07 May 2006 | 1-0 |
| 15 May 2005 | 1-1 |
| 25 Apr 2004 | 2-1 |
| 01 Mar 2003 | 2-1 |
| 29 Dec 2001 | 1-2 |
| 09 Sep 2000 | 0-0 |
| 04 Mar 2000 | 0-1 |
| 09 Jan 1999 | 0-1 |
| 02 May 1998 | 3-1 |
| 16 Apr 1997 | 3-1 |
| 24 Sep 1995 | 2-0 |
| 10 Sep 1994 | 4-2 |
| 04 Apr 1994 | 0-0 |
Source: every score confirmed against Transfermarkt plus Fussballdaten or ESPN match records.
Read down the list and the pattern is clear: long home runs, separate spells of Chelsea control and a Newcastle side currently on top. Whatever the table says in February, expect a full house and a fierce contest.
Buying in the weeks after the kick-off is confirmed usually gives you the widest choice. Waiting until the final week risks higher prices as travelling fans chase the last seats.
Visiting supporters sit at the top of the Leazes Stand, on Level 7, entering through turnstiles 91 to 94. Anyone wearing Chelsea colours should sit there rather than in home sections.
It is a 10 to 15 minute walk from Newcastle Central, or one stop on the Metro to St James, right beside the stadium.
Options range from lounges such as Shearer's and Club St. James to restaurant-led packages like Gaucho and 3SIXTY. Inclusions vary, so read the listing before you buy.
Yes, if the listing states the seats are adjacent, and the upper levels are the easiest place to find them.
Sources: Newcastle United official club website (matchday hospitality packages), Premier League official records (2025/26 final standings), Transfermarkt and Fussballdaten (match records and attendances), ESPN match reports, Tothe92 and Football Ground Guide (stadium layout, away end and transport).