Newcastle United vs Aston Villa Billets

When and where the match is played

Newcastle United welcome Aston Villa to St James' Park on Saturday 17 October 2026, with a later kick-off at 17:30 local time. The match is a Premier League fixture between two clubs with strong recent form and European ambitions of their own.

St James' Park, with a capacity of 52,258, is one of the most iconic and atmospheric grounds in English football, sitting prominently above the city centre in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, and evening kick-offs there are known for a particularly loud home following.

Why this fixture matters

Both Newcastle United and Aston Villa have pushed for European qualification in recent seasons, making this a fixture with genuine table significance rather than a routine mid-table meeting. A win for either side at this stage of the campaign would be a useful marker in their respective push up the table.

Newcastle United's schedule either side of this game includes a trip to face Coventry City beforehand and a home Carabao Cup tie against Everton afterwards, while Aston Villa are also balancing Champions League League Phase commitments in the same period.

Choosing where to sit at St James' Park

Fans comparing Newcastle United vs Aston Villa tickets should think about the stadium's steep tiers, which help create its famous noise levels. Seats in the lower tiers closest to the pitch offer the most immersive atmosphere, while the upper tiers give a wider view across the 52,258-capacity ground.

Supporters travelling to follow Aston Villa should confirm the designated away section before booking, since visiting fans are usually kept to a specific block within the stadium.

Comparing ticket prices before you buy

This page compares Newcastle United vs Aston Villa ticket prices across several resale marketplaces, including StubHub, Viagogo, Hellotickets, Football Ticket Net, Gigsberg and SportsEvents365. With both clubs enjoying strong recent seasons, demand for this fixture can be higher than for a typical mid-table match, so comparing more than one listing is worthwhile.

Always check the exact seat category, block and row on a listing before completing a purchase, since these details affect both the view and the price paid.

Other fixtures to follow this month

Newcastle United also travel to face Crystal Palace later in October, before a further Premier League meeting with Everton in early November. Earlier in the season, Newcastle United hosted Hull City at St James' Park, part of the same busy Premier League run.