00:00Newcastle is preparing for a major festival of football next summer, with five matches
00:06scheduled at St James' Park during the month-long Euro 2028 tournament from 9th June to 9th July
00:14that year. City officials have now revealed plans for two large fan zones. One will be in the city
00:20centre around Grey's Monument, Blackett Street and Old Eldon Square with capacity for 20,000 fans.
00:26A second fan park will open in Exhibition Park for match days and other England games. Council
00:33figures say more than 100,000 people could visit the city on match days. Details on exact
00:39operation are still under discussion, with further updates expected in the near future.
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