Kingston Park (stadium) Facts for Kids

Quick facts for kids
Kingston Park
Construction
West stand
Location	Kingston Park, Newcastle upon Tyne NE13 8AF, England
Coordinates	55°1′7″N 1°40′20″W / 55.01861°N 1.67222°W / 55.01861; -1.67222
Owner	Newcastle Red Bulls
Capacity	10,200
Surface	SIS - Rugger
Opened	1990
Architect	TTH Architects, Gateshead, UK
Tenants
Newcastle Red Bulls Newcastle United Reserves Newcastle United Women (2022–2025) Newcastle Blue Star (2007–2009) Newcastle Thunder

Kingston Park is a sports stadium in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. It's a place where different sports are played. The stadium is mainly used for rugby union and rugby league games.

It is the home ground for the Newcastle Red Bulls, a professional rugby union team. Another team, Newcastle Thunder, which plays rugby league, also calls Kingston Park home. From 2007 to 2009, a semi-professional soccer team, Newcastle Blue Star, played here. The Newcastle United Women's soccer team also used it as their main home from 2022 to 2025.

Exploring Kingston Park Stadium
Who Owns Kingston Park?
Rugby League World Cup Matches
- International Rugby League Games
See also

Exploring Kingston Park Stadium

Kingston Park became the home of the Newcastle Red Bulls in 1990. The team, then known as Newcastle Gosforth, bought the land for £55,000. Before that, it was a sports ground for a local newspaper.

A view of the outside of the West and South stands.

The stadium can hold up to 10,200 people. It was built in different stages over time. The West Stand is the newest and most modern part of the stadium. The South Stand, also called the John Smith's stand, is a standing-only area. It offers good shelter and facilities for fans.

The Artificial Pitch

For many years, Kingston Park had a natural grass field. But in 2014, the stadium installed a special artificial pitch. This type of pitch is made of synthetic fibers. It helps games continue even in bad weather. It was the second artificial pitch to be used in Premiership Rugby.

Getting to the Stadium

The easiest way to reach Kingston Park is by using the Tyne and Wear Metro. The closest station is Bank Foot. This makes it simple for fans to travel to games.

Future Sports Development

Northumbria University and the Newcastle Red Bulls team are working together. They plan to create a special rugby training center at Kingston Park. This center will be the first of its kind in the UK. It will help young rugby players develop their skills.

Who Owns Kingston Park?

The Newcastle Red Bulls team owns Kingston Park stadium. They bought it back in June 2015. Before that, Northumbria University owned the stadium. The university had purchased it in 2008. The Red Bulls then leased the stadium from the university. The university's purchase included the stadium, the land around it, and the car park. Even earlier, a bank called Northern Rock owned the stadium. They bought it in 2007.

Rugby League World Cup Matches

Kingston Park has hosted exciting international rugby league games. In 2019, it was announced that the stadium would host three matches for the 2021 Rugby League World Cup. This tournament was actually held in 2022. These games were originally planned for a new stadium in Workington. However, those plans changed, and Kingston Park stepped in to host.