Newcastle United’s new stadium could see the club increase their capacity by even more than was initially thought.
While St James’ Park has been the iconic home of Newcastle United for 133 years, the clock could be ticking on the club’s time there.
Indeed, owners PIF have some big plans. PIF plan to build a new stadium at Newcastle as they continue to transform every facet of the club they officially purchased in October 2021.
It was initially thought that Newcastle’s new stadium could have a capacity of 68,000, though a new update has now emerged.
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Newcastle United’s new stadium could have a capacity of 70,000
According to journalist Joel Bland on social media platform X, PIF could in fact build an even bigger new ground.
Newcastle’s potential new stadium is expected to be on Leazes Park, which is just outside their current home.
Bland has now revealed that there is an “outline in place” that could see the club’s potential new home reach a capacity of around 70,000. Their current home, of course, holds 52,000.
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Newcastle are expected to update fans on their stadium plans in June, though one is yet to have emerged.
Still, perhaps that’s only natural. The new Newcastle stadium could cost up to £1.2billion, so it’s hardly a project they’re going to rush into lightly.
Whatever decision the club come to on a new ground, it’s likely to split the fanbase. Moving to a state-of-the-art new ground brings obvious commercial benefits but football is about so much more than that.
St James’ can create an atmosphere like few other grounds. Over the years, the potential new home could perhaps do that too, but there are bound to be teething problems.
It’s not a decision to be taken lightly.