The race is on for Carabao Cup final tickets as Newcastle United and Liverpool fans prepare to book their spot at Wembley on March 16.
The Magpies released extensive details for the London showpiece earlier this week, with the first set of tickets set to go on sale on Wednesday February 12. The purchasing windows have been split into pots, with season ticket holders who attended at least five Carabao Cup matches this season at the top of the pile.
With nerves jangling as the black and white faithful keep their fingers crossed, Chronicle Live is here to remind you of all the key details you need to know as the tickets are released.
When can you buy tickets?
As mentioned, the ticket allocations are split into ‘pots’ from one to six, depending on how many games you have attended, whether you are a season ticket holder and whether you are a member.
The pots are organised as such:
Pot 1: Seat selection opens on Wednesday, 12th February at 12 noon to season ticket holders enrolled on the cup scheme who attended at least five Carabao Cup matches.
Pot 2: Seat selection opens Thursday, 13th February at 12 noon to season ticket holders enrolled within the cup scheme who attended four Carabao Cup matches.
Pot 3: Seat Selection opens Friday, 14th February at 12 noon to season ticket holders enrolled within the cup Scheme who attended three Carabao Cup matches.
The purchasing window for Pots 1-3 closes on Sunday, 16th February at 12 noon.
Subject to tickets still being available, a ballot will open for Pot 4.
Pot 4: Ballot for season ticket holders enrolled in the Cup Scheme that have attended two Carabao Cup matches. Ballot opens on Monday, 17th February at 12 noon. The ballot will close at 12 noon on Tuesday, 18th February. Those fans that are successful in the ballot will be emailed by 5pm on Tuesday, 18th February. Seat selection opens at 12 noon on Wednesday, 19th February and closes at 12 noon on Thursday, 20th February.
Subject to tickets still being available, a ballot will open for Pot 5.
Pot 5: Ballot for season ticket holders enrolled in the Cup Scheme that attended one Carabao Cup match.
Ballot opens on Thursday, 20th February at 12 noon. The ballot will close at 12 noon on Friday, 21st February. Those fans that are successful in the ballot will be emailed by 5pm on Friday, 21st February. Seat selection opens at 12 noon on Saturday, 22nd February and closes at 12 noon on Sunday, 23rd February.
Subject to tickets still being available, a ballot will open for Pot 6.
Pot 6: Ballot opens for season ticket holders enrolled in the Cup Scheme that did not attend a match, season ticket holders not enrolled in the Cup Scheme and Mags/Mags+ Members that entered a ballot and/or purchased a ticket for a home Carabao Cup match.
Ballot opens on Monday, 24th February at 12 noon. The ballot will close at 12 noon on Tuesday, 25th February. Those fans that are successful in the ballot will be emailed by 5pm on Tuesday, 25th February. Seat selection opens at 12 noon on Wednesday, 26th February and closes at 12 noon on Thursday, 27th February.
What prices are the tickets?
Price categories will be sold on a first-come-first-served basis in each pot, subject to availability. The most expensive, adult, ticket costs £150, while the cheapest tickets are reserved for concessions, with the lowest available sitting at £20.50.
Ticket prices are as follows:
Level 2 Premium Seat: Adult £150, (aged 17-21) Young Adult £112.50, (under 16/over 65) Concession £75, Personal Assistant £0.
Level 2 Premium Seat: Adult £125, Young Adult £93.75, Concession £62.50, Personal Assistant £0.
Category 1: Adult £108, Young Adult £81, Concession £54, Personal Assistant £0.
Category 2: Adult £97, Young Adult £72.75, Concession £48.50, Personal Assistant £0.
Category 3: Adult £76, Young Adult £57, Concession £38, Personal Assistant £0.
Category 4: Adult £58, Young Adult £43.50, Concession £29, Personal Assistant £0.
Category 5: Adult £41, Young Adult, £30.75, Concession £20.50, Personal Assistant £0.
Added ticket details
Newcastle have sought to clarify some additional ticket rules in recent days, with plenty of support offered to matchgoing fans planning to make the trip to the capital.
In total, Newcastle have been allocated 31,939 tickets for the West End of Wembley stadium. This is a lower total allocation than was dished out for the 2022/23 final but the Magpies have ensured a higher percentage of tickets will be made available this time around.
Fans who would like to sit together for the final need to have linked their online ticketing accounts at book.newcastleunited.com in advance using the ‘friends and family’ option.
A maximum of six tickets can be purchased per one transaction and all supporters must have the same required level of eligibility. Furthermore, 867 ‘standing’ seats have been allocated to each team, with standing not permitted anywhere else in the stadium.
Joint fan statement
Ahead of tickets going on sale, the likes of the Newcastle United Supporters’ Trust, Wor Flags, the Newcastle United Supporters’ Club and True Faith have released a statement urging supporters to create ‘an electric atmosphere’ for the final.
Their statement read: “With the release of cup final ticketing allocations, supporters groups have been discussing the frustrations amongst many about the atmosphere in our end the last time out at Wembley. In March, we want to ensure that we create an electric atmosphere in the stands.
“We’re also aware of frustrations where people wanted to stand in areas where people wanted to sit, which were mainly located in the side sections. Whilst we can’t tell you what to do or book, we hope those willing to stand and create an atmosphere throughout the entire game aim for Blocks 127-140 when purchasing.
“We aren’t here to witness an atmosphere. We need to create one. Get behind the lads.”
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