Information about Gateshead International Stadium

Neilson Rd
NE10 0EF, Gateshead
+44 191 433 5700

Opening hours

  • Monday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Thursday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Friday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Saturday: 8:00 AM – 6:30 PM
  • Sunday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Boasting an IAAF-standard athletics track, five outdoor pitches, a gym, sports hall and steam rooms, this is the place dreams are made and records are broken.

Gateshead International Stadium is the third largest sporting venue in Tyne and Wear and the North East's only IAAF-standard athletics stadium. We're home to Gateshead FC, Gateshead Harriers Athletics Club and Gateshead Storm Rugby Club. We've hosted Olympians and pop royalty, and seen five world records broken in track and field. But, you want to know a secret? Our favourite star is you.

Through GO Gateshead, the world-class facilities of the International Stadium are yours to use at your leisure - all you need is comfortable footwear! Run on the IAAF-standard tartan track as part of your membership or with a track only pass, practice throws and jumps on the field, or join your friends for a game on one of five pitches.

If you'd rather stay indoors, we've a state-of-the-art gym, as well as a multi-sports hall to enjoy a game with friends, or you can chill out and unwind in the steam rooms.

With weekly clubs for children and adults, all overseen by our team of friendly, qualified staff, and well as free parking and Wi-Fi throughout, Gateshead International Stadium is North East's most inspirational place to get active. Even if we do say so ourselves.

Gateshead International Stadium is the third largest sporting venue in Tyne and Wear and the North East's only IAAF-standard athletics stadium. We're home to Gateshead FC, Gateshead Harriers Athletics Club and Gateshead Storm Rugby Club. We've hosted Olympians and pop royalty, and seen five world records broken in track and field. But, you want to know a secret? Our favourite star is you.

Through GO Gateshead, the world-class facilities of the International Stadium are yours to use at your leisure - all you need is comfortable footwear! Run on the IAAF-standard tartan track as part of your membership or with a track only pass, practice throws and jumps on the field, or join your friends for a game on one of five pitches.

If you'd rather stay indoors, we've a state-of-the-art gym, as well as a multi-sports hall to enjoy a game with friends, or you can chill out and unwind in the steam rooms.

With weekly clubs for children and adults, all overseen by our team of friendly, qualified staff, and well as free parking and Wi-Fi throughout, Gateshead International Stadium is North East's most inspirational place to get active. Even if we do say so ourselves.

Gateshead International Stadium is signposted from major roads in the area.A1 (from the North)Follow the A1 Southbound until the turn off for the A184 (Gateshead Town Centre). Keep following the A184 until you come to the Stadium on the left. A1 (from the South)Follow the A1 Northbound, turn off the A167 (Gateshead South). Pass the Angel of the North on your left. Follow road to the centre of Gateshead, take the slip road underneath the flyover. Go straight over the roundabout and then turn right onto the A184 at the next roundabout. Follow the A184 until you come to the stadium on the left.A69 (from the West)Follow the A69 until you meet the A1. From there follow directions as from the A1 North.A19 (from the East)Follow the A19 until you reach the Whitemare Pool roundabout. Turn right onto the A184 (Gateshead). Continue onto the A184 over the Heworth roundabout and the Stadium is on the right.By bus

93 - between Gateshead Interchange and the Stadium94 - between Heworth Interchange and the Stadium These services operate every 15 minutes. Gateshead Interchange provides transport links via bus and Metro to all local destinations as well as Newcastle Airport, Newcastle Central Station and Sunderland Train Station.By Metro

Gateshead Stadium Metro station is approximately 5 minutes’ walk from the Stadium. A footpath leads from the Metro station, through St. James Village housing estate to the Stadium. By rail

The nearest train station is Newcastle Central Station (East Coast Line). Travel from Newcastle Central Station to Gateshead Stadium Metro station using the Metro.

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Gateshead International Stadium: Opinions

5/5 (49 Opinions)
mickdaniel99 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: They treated us very well

david howland 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Visited due to NERG awesome venue ,brilliant event

Laurze Ellen 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Lovely place.... frie dly people......omg the best pie too xx

Richard Sample 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Great venue and friendly staff

Grant Parkin 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Nice big sports hall that turns into an exhibition arena for events like the toyfair I visited recently. Toilet facilities are on-site, as well as vending machines for cold drinks and snacks. Car parking is limited, so be aware you may need to park off-site, and walk to the venue.

J Martin 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Amazing stadium, although the stands have very steep steps! Very clean and lovely staff.

Oliver James 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: super heed army

laura hurst 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Great for events, loads of parking. Speedflex back, great gym

kevin greenup 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Loved it ,friendly and the atmosphere was electric for a lower league team , wife and kids had a great day ,definitely will be going back again , ( mince pie at half-time was delicious) .

Maureen McCabe 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Warm and welcoming friendly staff very helpful

Carl Finlay 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Went in for the antiques fair, great turnout, excellent facilities and a fantastic stadium, will go back for a home game,

Oliver Steve 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Great day out watching the match

Alan Laird 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Great football.excellent food.

John Hewitt 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Great day out super game brilliant atmosphere great staff.

Sergio Celant 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Great place to go

Kenny Groundhopper 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: The home of the mighty heed army

Mark Bartell 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Fantastic stadium, great facilities, friendly staff and we got to see the guys WIN

Liam Hall 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: I’m a lifelong supporter of this club I went to the match for the first time in nearly 4 yrs and it was a great atmosphere every single fan is passionate even when we lose they still chant and applause to the players for trying their best as they can I will always respect the fans

jason farrow 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Good facilities to play football

Michael 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Brilliant day out and a 4-0 home win!

Speedy Sprocka 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great stadium with loads of parking and facilities.

elizabeth mason 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Staff all very friendly and helpful. Facilities all clean and well maintained.

steve dugdale 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Brilliant Toy Fair,roll on the next one

Andrew Coleman 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Been coming to this place 42 years my grandmother served 40 years here brining it from a cinder tract to almost what it is today. Some great changes since here last some not so good like the score board going

Richard Bytheway 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great venue. Good social distancing.

antonio jones 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great venue to watch athletics although I do think it has got rediculously expensive.

andy bolam 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Fantastic that we had this universal stadium in Gateshead.

Jayne Dippie 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great athletics, good to be back to some form of normality due to covid. Got soaked but still enjoyed the evening

Michael Caterer 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Gateshead stadium was well organised safe and had the best view of the athletics. It is so close to everything , will go back asap

Robin Turrell 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Awesome. Brilliant. Iconic. Fantastic start and end point for Gateshead half marathon we entered . Brilliant day.

Mally Priddy 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Went to Diamond league meeting with my daughter parked in Heworth long stay (£2.50). Metro £5.80 return, short walk to stadium. Helpful staff giving out free water as it was extremely hot venue was what you would expect.

Colin lockey 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great, was sitting with another 2 friends before the game started and was informed by a lady security officer that 3 people should not be sitting together, have never been told off in such a nice way, a real professional and nice with it. Had a great day with Gateshead winning 4-1 i will return.

Rob Steer 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: I run the Gateshead Great North 10K here every year, can't fault it. It's a fantastic place to finish a run.

Brian Dixon 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: A first class event and the weather was also really good. The staff were very friendly and helpful and I must include the security staff they were also very friendly and helpful. I will be attending the next meeting without a doubt. A very good evening of first class sports.

Barry Robinson 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Fantastic venue. Always a great vibe. Excellent running track.

Nathaniel Winkler 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: I had a great time at the gateshead stadium. They did a great job with everyone from the transplant games.

Josh Bradshaw 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Lovely day out

Imran Ramzan 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great place plenty to do

Alan Hillary 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Visited the stadium for an antiques and collectables fair. The large sports hall provided an excellent venue for a Colin Caygill event.

Shev Chambers 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: myself and my husband took our daughter to her first panto at Gateshead stadium and it was the best choice as the staff were amazing, when we got the tickets they were not all together and we had address this issue with the staff, they were nothing short of amazing and helpful they managed to get us seating where we were all together, the panto itself (Aladdin) was fantastic as well! I highly recommend it!

Joan Smith 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Absolutely fabulous staff here, always help with my queries and are fun to be around which is important when in public positions. Sour people I would not return to venues, happy at this venue.

Margaret Kirtley 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great place, visited for an event. Used the cafe, the staff were very helpful and polite although they were rushed off their feet

John REAY 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: This is a spacious vengeful sporting, social and commercial events. Very Good spacious food Hall with seating and all round visibility. Parking with security for events. Good satisfying food and hospitable. I was there for a collectors Fair. However I have also attended sporting events.

Cael Ousey 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great to be in the place where the great Brendan Foster once broke records. As for the football view was ace as an away supporter. Food could do with some help.

bart haber 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great gym not very busy between 8 - 13 not sure what it is like in the afternoon. Showers steam room good facilities. Would recommend to anybody who like his hers workout. Resenably price for membership downside u have to sign 12 months contract if u got month rolling contract it is more expensive. Overall my favourite gym I train.

Alexander Hylton Parker 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Saw little mix here. Great venue. Bit dated, but so is my granny. Definitely recommend.

Paul Harrison 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Best non league team in Tyne and wear on match days it's loud but friendly

Tobias Hicks 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Finished my 10k run off here travelled all the way from Manchester.

Satwant Sodhi 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: It's a fantastic venue and great for school sports day my grandson was totally impressed

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