Ever since Newcastle United qualified for the Carabao Cup Final, anyone without the chance of getting a ticket has started working out their plans for the big weekend.
Preparation for the final has been far from ideal with injuries and performances meaning Eddie Howe’s side will go into another final without a full strength squad, but that won’t stop fans from heading to pubs, bars and venues across the city to enjoy the spectacle of Newcastle United at a cup final at Wembley Stadium.
A record six tonnes of beer have been ordered to keep up with the Toon Army’s thirst, as supporters get set to watch Newcastle United at NX.
The site’s Venue Manager Luke Rushfirth said: "Every time Newcastle United reaches a cup final, the city comes alive, and we knew we had to go all out for this one. The response has been phenomenal – tickets were snapped up in no time, and we’ve had to bring in a record six tonnes of beer to keep up with demand.
“If there’s one thing Geordies love as much as their football, it’s their beer, and we’re ready to serve up both in massive quantities on Sunday!"
With that in mind, these are some of the biggest fanzones across the city to take in the action this Sunday.
. DJ sets and big screen events will be the order of the day across the city.
DJ sets and big screen events will be the order of the day across the city as Newcastle United play in the Carabao Cup Final. | Northside
1. NX
A NUFC Fanzone Newcastle is returning at NX - and organisers have ordered six tonnes of beer for the afternoon. The site is always an option for fans, whether it be a huge NUFC fixture or England tournament game with the experience this month including a DJ set from Schak and a live rendition of Local Hero from a Saxophonist. | Twist Marketing
2. Times Square
The city centre site is already hosting darts, Six Nations and St Patrick's Day events throughout this month, but the day of the final will see the site decked out in black and white. Featuring street food and live music, tickets for the event have now sold out. | Other 3rd Party
3. Utilita Arena
Hosted by the team behind regular Times Square fan zones, the arena will be hosting an outside viewing space to the rear of the venue. Labelled as "Newcastle's largest outdoor fanzone", the site has very few £15 tickets remaining. | Jason Button
4. St James Park Stack
A site for Newcastle Fans throguhout the season, this Stack site will remain unticketed for the final, although this will mean it is expected to get very busy. Featuring live music and Djs throughout the day, this will be a hive of activity on matchday. | Newcastle United