St James' Park
'The Cathedral on the Hill' | |
| Full name | St James' Park |
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| Address | Barrack Road |
| Location | Newcastle upon Tyne, England NE1 4ST |
| Public transit | St James Newcastle |
| Owner | Newcastle City Council |
| Capacity | 52,305 |
| Field size | 105 by 68 metres (114.8 yd × 74.4 yd) |
| 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 is a football stadium in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. It is the home of Newcastle United. With a seating capacity of 52,305, it is the 8th largest football stadium in England.
St James' Park has been the home ground of Newcastle United since 1892 and has been used for football since 1880. Throughout its history, the desire for expansion has caused conflict with local residents and the local council. This has led to proposals to move at least twice in the late 1960s, 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.
Besides club football, St James' Park has also been used for international football, at the 2012 Olympics, 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.