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St James' Park has been Newcastle United's home since 1892, with the historic ground becoming one of the most recognisable landmarks in English football.
With a capacity of 52,719 following upgrades ahead of the 2026/27 season, the stadium remains the largest football ground in the North East.
Here, FootballGroundGuide looks at St James' Park through the numbers that tell its story.
St James' Park by the numbers
| Stat | Number |
|---|---|
| Opened as a football ground | 1880 |
| Newcastle United's home since | 1892 |
| Current capacity | 52,719 |
| Stadium ranking in England | 9th largest |
| All-time record attendance | 68,386 |
| Record attendance match | Newcastle United vs Chelsea |
| Record attendance date | 3rd October 1930 |
| Premier League-era attendance record | 52,647 |
| 2025/26 average attendance | 52,161 |
| Pitch dimensions | 105m x 68m |
| Pitch area | 7,140 sq m |
| Additional seats added in 2026 | Approximately 500 |
The all-time attendance record was set when Newcastle hosted Chelsea in October 1930. More recently, the Premier League-era record rose to 52,647 during the 2026/27 campaign.
St James' Park's history and redevelopment numbers
St James' Park's capacity reached around 60,000 by 1905 before falling to approximately 36,000 following the conversion to an all-seater stadium in the early 1990s.
Further redevelopment between 1998 and 2000 increased capacity to just under 52,340, with the latest improvements adding approximately 500 seats ahead of the 2026/27 campaign.
The summer 2026 upgrade programme also included £10m of hospitality investment, the transformation of 22 executive boxes and a £3.6m replacement pitch structure. A new LED floodlighting system cost a further £2m.
Despite those improvements, discussions about a larger stadium continue. Club executives have previously suggested that a capacity of 65,000-68,000 could be appropriate, although a future expansion of that scale has not been confirmed.
St James' Park ticket prices by the numbers
For the 2026/27 season, Newcastle's adult match tickets typically range from approximately £32 to £35 for cheaper fixtures to £60 to £67 for more expensive games, depending on category and seat location.
Adult season tickets range from £380 for limited Level 7 seating to £987 for standard Category 1 seats. Premium options reach £1,404, while adult membership costs approximately £39.
Demand remains exceptionally high, with more than 50,000 supporters reportedly on the season-ticket waiting list and more than 35,000 existing season-ticket holders. The club released at least 250 additional season tickets for 2026/27.
St James' Park has also briefly carried another name – the Sports Direct Arena, between 2011 and 2012, before reverting to its traditional identity.
With a record crowd of 68,386, a capacity now approaching 53,000 and ambitions for a potential 65,000-plus venue, St James' Park's numbers reflect both its history and Newcastle's long-term aspirations.