Newcastle Gears Up for Euro 2028 with Major Fan Zone on Town Moor

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Newcastle is preparing to host five Euro 2028 matches at St James’ Park and will build a 20,000-capacity fan zone on the Town Moor to create a city-wide celebration of football.

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00:00Newcastle is set to become a hub of excitement during Euro 2020 year as the city prepares to

00:06host five group stage matches at St James's Park and welcome thousands of football fans from across

00:11Europe. As part of the celebrations, a massive fan zone will be built on the town moor,

00:17expected to hold between 15 and 20,000 people. The fan zone will show every game of the tournament

00:24live, not just those played in Newcastle, and will host concerts, family events and football-themed

00:30activities. The aim, according to the North East Combined Authority, is to create a festival that

00:36appeals to all ages and backgrounds, ensuring the entire region feels part of the action. Hosting

00:43the Euros is predicted to generate a £117.7 million economic boost for the North East,

00:49with around 60% of match attendees expected to come from outside the region. Newcastle's role

00:55in the tournament is supported by a £14.5 million investment covering event logistics, infrastructure

01:02upgrades and the volunteer programme involving 750 people. Newcastle City Council recently accepted

01:09£8.6 million in funding from UK Sport, alongside nearly £3 million each from the North East Combined

01:15authority and the Council itself. City leaders hope the event will cement Newcastle's place on the

01:21international stage and leave a lasting legacy. City Council leader Karen Kilgower said the Euros

01:28will bring the international spotlight onto our fantastic city and inspire future generations.

01:34North East Mayor Kim McGuinness echoed the excitement, calling the region the perfect place to host,

01:39and aiming to make it the UK's first official region of sport.

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