MATCH DAY GUIDE - NEWCASTLE THUNDER V HALIFAX PANTHERS

All you need to know to make the most of Saturday Afternoon Rugby at Kingston Park

Betfred Championship rugby league action returns to Kingston Park Stadium this Saturday afternoon, when Newcastle Thunder take on Halifax Panthers.

Thunder are striving to make it three home wins in a row whilst the Panthers are targeting a fifth successive win as both teams look to climb the Championship table.

It promises to be an entertaining afternoon of live sport with this our handy guide to making sure you make the most of your day.

ORDER OF EVENTS

13.30 - Turnstiles / Supporter facilities open

15:00 – Kick Off, first half 

15:40* – Half Time / Thunder Bolt Challenge

3:55* – Kick off, second half 

4:35* – Full Time 

*Timings are approximate.

Match tickets – Tickets for Saturday’s game are available to book now either in person at the Kingston Park Stadium box office, online by clicking here or by calling 0191 214 5588 (opt 1)

All tickets are priced at £15 for adults, £10 for concessions, £8 for young adults and £3 for juniors for this fixture. This will rise by £5 on the day for adults and concessions and £2 for young adults and juniors.

Match-day ticket purchases – Tickets will be available to purchase on arrival at the stadium on Saturday from the south-west entrance of the West Stand.

PLEASE NOTE: Card payments only for ticket purchases made at the ground.

Match programme:  Thunder fans can gear up to kick off by reading the latest edition of our returning match-day programme.

The free, digital publication will be able to downloaded onto smartphones and other devices by scanning QR codes that will be displayed around the West Stand on match-day or by following the link here.

Stadium access – Entry to the stadium will be via the entrances located at the south end of the West Stand. The ground will open to spectators from 13:30.

Getting Here - Stadium car parking for Saturday’s match will be available on the day priced at £5 per vehicle and on a first come first served basis. Season ticket holders may park free of charge.

Kingston Park Stadium is well served by local public transport services, with Stagecoach’s X47 service from Newcastle city centre stopping opposite the ground on Windsor Way and Tyne & Wear Metro services on the airport line calling at Kingston Park and Bank Foot (approx 7mins walk away).

Tap & Tackle – We are delighted to confirm the Tap & Tackle is now back open as a public bar and supporters are welcome to this on matchday.

Open from Noon until late on Saturdays, the Tap & Tackle will be available to supporters both pre and post match.

Food & Drink - Supporters can enjoy a wide range of food and drink options at the ground on Saturday, with all facilities located on the West Stand concourse.

Our bars will be using re-usable stack cups on the day. 

PLEASE NOTE: Card payments only at all food and drink outlets

Thunder Bolt half time challenge: Think you have the pace to race a Newcastle Thunder ace? We’ve got the chance for you to prove it at half-time of Saturday’s game with our new fan challenge.

Register your details for the chance to take part and get more information about what lies in store by clicking here.

Merchandise – The Newcastle Thunder club shop will also be operating from the West Stand on 2022 Thunder match days where supporters will be able to purchase the club’s new 2022 replica kits and items from our 2022 leisure range by Macron.

From hoodies and team hats to training T shirts and jackets, be sure to call in and add items from our new season look to your Thunder collection.

The West Stand shop will open in line with the rest of supporter facilities from 13:30.

PLEASE NOTE: Card payments only at the merchandise kiosk