St James' Park
Football stadium in Newcastle upon Tyne, England / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
St James' Park is a football stadium in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. It is the home of Newcastle United. With a seating capacity of 52,350 seats, it is the 8th largest football stadium in England.
'The Cathedral on the Hill' | |
Full name | St James' Park |
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Location | Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4ST |
Public transit | St James Newcastle |
Owner | Newcastle United |
Capacity | 52,350 |
Field size | 105 by 68 metres (114.8 yd × 74.4 yd)[1] |
Surface | Grass (Desso GrassMaster) |
Construction | |
Opened | 1892 |
Renovated | 1986–1987, 1992–1995, 1998–2000 |
Architect | TTH Architects, Gateshead |
Tenants | |
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St James' Park has been the home ground of Newcastle United since 1892 and has been used for football since 1880.[2] Throughout its history, the desire for expansion has caused conflict with local residents and the local council.[3] This has led to proposals to move at least twice in the late 1960s,[4][5] and a controversial 1995 proposed move to nearby Leazes Park. Reluctance to move has led to the distinctive lop-sided appearance of the present-day stadium's asymmetrical stands.[6]
Besides club football, St James' Park has also been used for international football, at the 2012 Olympics,[7] for the rugby league Magic Weekend, rugby union World Cup, Premiership and England Test matches, charity football events, rock concerts, and as a set for film and reality television.