Newcastle United official release – Advice for fans going to the Carabao Cup Final | OneFootball

The club have given some information and advice for Newcastle United fans heading to Wembley.

An official Newcastle United release (see below) giving the key info.

Worth a look if you are going to the Carabao Cup Final.

The club also having earlier today revealed that all Newcastle United fans going to Wembley will get a free scarf (see HERE for details).

Newcastle United official release – 12 March 2025:

This year’s Carabao Cup final between Newcastle United and Liverpool takes place at Wembley Stadium connected by EE on Sunday, 16th March (kick-off 16:30 GMT).

Below is some key information which will ensure Wembley Stadium is a safe environment for all visitors on the day and help fans travelling to the game have the best experience possible.

Tickets

Tickets for this fixture are sold out. Anyone without a ticket should not travel to the game. All tickets are strictly non-transferable and are not available to distribute to other supporters.

Click here to see Wembley Stadium’s ticket guide.

Fans with tickets are advised to check they are seated in the appropriate area of the stadium. Any supporter who is identified in opposition areas will be ejected from the stadium for breaching the FA’s ground regulations and be subject to each club’s own sanctions process.

As you approach the turnstile make sure you have your ticket ready with the barcode or QR code visible and ready to scan. More information here.

Stadium access

The game kicks off at 16:30.

Please make sure you arrive at the stadium in good time to assist with security protocols. All supporters are advised to enter the stadium early to avoid queues.

General admission to the stadium will be available from 14:30. Doors for hospitality will open one hour earlier at 13:30.

Please refer to your ticket for your turnstile colour zone. The quickest route to your turnstile entry point is by following the signage for the colour zone. Please ensure you enter via the correct turnstile.

Children (14 years and under) must be accompanied by an adult. Children under the age of two are not permitted into the stadium.

Stadium security

The safety and security of fans at Wembley Stadium is of paramount importance, and the venue always has robust and thorough security measures in place before, during and after each event. The venue work closely with the police, the Safety Advisory Group and the relevant authorities to ensure that the stadium’s security protocols meet the highest standards. More here.

Wembley Stadium will have enhanced security measures in place for this sold-out event. In conjunction with Newcastle United and Liverpool, stewards from both clubs will support fans at the stadium.

There will be multiple ticket checks and security searches in place on the day, including on the perimeter of the stadium and near the turnstiles, so fans are encouraged to arrive at the stadium 60-90 minutes before kick-off to allow enough time to assist with the security protocols.

Anyone attempting to tailgate or gain illicit access to the stadium will be apprehended and reported to the police.

All events at Wembley Stadium have a strong police presence, and search dogs with handlers will also be patrolling around the stadium to identify and apprehend anyone with illegal or prohibited items, including pyrotechnics and banned substances.

Offensive chanting

Wembley Stadium has a zero-tolerance policy on any form of anti-social, offensive and discriminatory conduct, and anyone found guilty of this behaviour will be ejected from the stadium and reported to the authorities. Offensive tragedy-related chanting, gesturing and displaying of abusive messages is unacceptable and will not be tolerated. People who are found to have committed offences face stadium bans and potential criminal prosecution.

No-street-drinking zone

Brent Council have enforced a no-street-drinking zone on Olympic Way and the surrounding area for ALL events at Wembley Stadium. This is part of the current Public Space Order Protection in place around the stadium on event days. More information on the order can be found here.

Fans drinking on Olympic Way and the surrounding streets ahead of the Carabao Cup final will be asked to hand over their alcohol and enforcement action may be considered. Supporters wanting alcohol before the game should head for the licensed bars or restaurants in the area or make their way to the dedicated fan zones outside the stadium.

Fan Zones

Both teams have dedicated Fan Zones where supporters have the chance to join fellow fans to enjoy a drink, including alcohol, food and a DJ. They are an ideal place to soak up the pre-match party atmosphere.

The Newcastle Fan Zone is on the West side of the stadium (Arena Square) and will be accessible from 10:00.

Both fan zones will stop serving one hour before kick-off at 15:30.

Supporters will need to present a valid stadium ticket to enter the area which has a limited capacity. Once full, entry is limited.

To avoid queues make your way inside the stadium as early as possible, where there are a range of bars and food kiosks available.

The stadium’s bag policy (see below) also applies to anyone visiting the Fan Zone.

Pyrotechnics

The use of pyrotechnics, flares and smoke devices inside or outside Wembley Stadium is illegal and prohibited. Anyone caught carrying or using pyrotechnical equipment inside the stadium will be immediately ejected from the stadium, banned from future events and dealt with by police. Those caught using pyrotechnic equipment anywhere outside of the stadium will be in breach of the PSPO order and face enforcement action.

TRAVEL ADVICE

Industrial rail action on the West Coast mainline has been suspended and a normal rail service will be in operation. To book your rail travel, please check out the Avanti website.

Direct and enhanced matchday services are also operating on the East Coast mainline. Due to diversionary works between Northallerton and Newcastle, journey times may be longer than usual. Visit the East Coast Mainline website to book tickets.

Please check the National Rail website to plan your journey in advance and for real-time matchday travel updates.

Wembley Stadium benefits from easy access to three rail/London Underground stations.

These are:

Wembley Stadium station

Wembley Central station

Wembley Park station

Supporters are encouraged to plan their journeys in advance to avoid disappointment or delay to their travel. All those travelling by rail should plan to arrive at Wembley stations no later than one hour prior to kick-off, to allow sufficient time to walk to and enter the stadium.

Post-match, fans are asked to leave the ground promptly and avoid opting for the last train of the day. Please allow for longer journey times from Wembley Stadium to London Euston station due to crowd safety controls for safe station access.

Event day parking at Wembley Stadium is limited and must be booked in advance via the Wembley Official Parking website. Please book early to avoid disappointment. Any vehicles which do not pre-book will not be granted access to the stadium car parks. Customers are advised to park via the official car parks only.

Blue badge parking is available for ticket-holders with accessibility requirements, and this can be booked directly through the Wembley Official Parking website. For all accessibility travel information please see the dedicated access travel information page here.

By coach

National Express is the official coach partner to Wembley Stadium. National Express drop off at the stadium from over 50 locations around the UK making it the easiest and most convenient way to travel to Wembley. To book a National Express service for the Carabao Cup final visit the National Express website or call 08717 81 81 81.

Wembley Stadium is a welcoming and inclusive venue for all guests with access requirements. There are 310 spaces for wheelchair users across Level One, Two and Three of the Stadium, each with a personal assistant/companion seat, subject to eligibility.

The stadium also provides a range of services for guests with specialist access requirements including a shuttle service from Wembley Park Station, British Sign Language for most events, audio descriptive commentary and two sensory rooms. For any further accessibility information, please review Wembley Stadium’s Access Information page, or visit the guest support portal.

Wembley Stadium operates a restricted bag policy. Each person can only bring one small bag into the stadium, and it must not be bigger than A4 size: Height – 297mm (11.7 inches) – Width – 210mm (8.27 inches) – Depth – 210mm (8.27 inches).

Please note, this means the overall bag size – bags that are half-full and folded over to reduce their size will not be accepted. Anyone carrying bags that do not meet the criteria above will not be allowed into the stadium. A full list of prohibited items can be found here.

Please make sure you’re not bringing anything you shouldn’t before arriving. Everyone is checked before entry.

As per the ground rules, all bottles of any size (including glass) are not permitted inside the stadium. All glass bottles will be confiscated on entry. To ensure you do not lose any expensive perfumes, please refrain from packing them in your bag when attending events at Wembley.

Persistent standing during a match at Wembley Stadium is strictly forbidden (unless with a ticket for the safe standing area) and may result in ejection from the ground. Persistent standing not only compromises crowd safety, but also affects the matchday experience of fellow spectators, especially children and elderly people.

Wembley Stadium operates a zero-tolerance policy on any form of anti-social and discriminatory behaviour. If you witness any anti-social or discriminatory behaviour on the day, text HELP to 66566 or contact your nearest steward.