The Magpies released a statement late last year stating an announcement would be made in “early 2025”. We’re now into June and that is still yet to arrive.
NewcastleWorld understands the club had planned to provide an update last month but such communication was put on hold. Why? Well, to be honest, we’re not entirely sure. However, there are new suggestions that an announcement is very close.
As per the Daily Telegraph’s Luke Edwards, a public announcement on the stadium is expected at the end of the month. While club chiefs have frequently insisted that a final decision has not yet been made, it is widely believed that a new stadium adjacent to St James’ Park will be built.
A 65,000 capacity had been discussed internally but the same publication above claims Newcastle’s Carabao Cup celebrations in March, where an estimated 300,000 people were in attendance, was part of the reason for a rethink, with a 70,000 capacity the new mooted figure.
Although no official stadium designs have been made public, stadium concept designer and 3D animator Damián Bosio has shared his ideas on what a proposed expansion of St James’ Park or new stadium could look like via his YouTube channel, Bondibot.
21. Leazes Conservation Area problems
The club had proposed a new stadium on Leazes Park in the past but it was met with significant backlash. | Bondibot
22. St James' Park deconstructed
The removal of St James' Park would free up space around the new stadium and Leazes Park. | Bondibot
23. State of the art
Any stadium upgrade planned by Newcastle is set to put it amongst the best in the country. | Bondibot
24. 'Leazes Park Stadium'
The concept designer named the new stadium the 'Leazes Park Stadium'. | Bondibot St James' Park concept images