GOOD NEWS:Newcastle United has finally announces plans to expand St James’ Park stadium and redevelopment

Newcastle’s new stadium plans will provide the future while protecting the present.

Reports indicate that a new ‘super stadium’ with a capacity of 65,000 will be built on Leazes Park, with chairman Yasir Al-Rumayyan believed to be fully supportive following meetings in the North East after the Nottingham Forest thriller.

Darren Eales has told the media that a final decision will be made in the “near future”, with the board having to consider St. James’ Park status as a host stadium for Euro 2028.

Toon set for 2028 boost?

Newcastle United’s stadium plans look set to boost the club’s future plans – and revenues – in more ways than one.

As revealed by The Mail’s Craig Hope, St James’ Park WILL retain Euro 2028 host status, as new stadium plans do not impact on the current site.

There have been some conflicting reports about how the new home of Newcastle United will come to fruition. The Telegraph previously suggested the new stadium could overlap the current site, while Hope suggests the stadium will not encroach on St. James.

If Hope is accurate in a follow up piece on his Leazes Park exclusive, St. James will be allowed as a host stadium in three years time while work is expected to be underway nearby.

Some changes will need to be made to St James’ to conform to UEFA’s host requirements, pertaining to media and stadium perimeters, however this is not believed to be an issue.

New look for a new era

NUFC Blog exclusively revealed earlier this month that Newcastle are considering the multi-purpose home of NFL side Las Vegas Raiders as one source inspiration for their new ground.

The Allegiant Stadium opened in 2020 has the capacity to house 65,000 supporters and has already hosted the Super Bowl, Wrestlemania and Copa America in its short lifespan.