Gateshead FC's next National League fixture is a home match against Sutton United this Friday, 28th August, with a 7:45pm kick-off at the Gateshead International Stadium. The match will be broadcast live on National League TV via DAZN, as reported by Sutton United Football Club.
The Heed head into the new season looking to build on an 18th-place finish in the 2025 National League table, where they accrued 50 points from 46 games. Their final match of that campaign was a 3-1 defeat away to Altrincham on 25th April, and they ended the season having lost their last four consecutive games. You can review the full final standings on our standings page.
What are the match and ticket details?
Friday's contest is part of the Enterprise National League schedule. Referee Garreth Rhodes will take charge, assisted by Jamie Waters and Graeme Fyvie, with Matthew Malton as the fourth official. Rhodes is in his ninth season as a National League official and oversaw two of Sutton's games last season. Adult tickets for the match are priced at £22, with concessions available for £17. Young adults (17-21) pay £12 and youth tickets (14-16) cost £7. All tickets must be purchased in advance via Gateshead's official ticketing website, with a 15-minute completion window after selection.
How can fans watch or listen to the game?
For those not attending, the match will be televised live on National League TV through a DAZN subscription. A single match pass can be purchased, or fans can opt for a Season Pass priced at £129.99, which offers access to every National League match, play-offs, and finals. An audio commentary option will also be available via Mixlr. Supporters in the local area can watch the DAZN broadcast at Rowlen’s Bar, which opens its doors at 7pm.
What is the best way to travel to the stadium?
Gateshead FC have called the International Stadium home since moving from Redheugh Park during the 1971/72 season. Its address is Neilson Road, Gateshead, NE10 0EF. Driving from London involves using the M25, A1(M), A1, A194, and A184 routes. Limited parking is available on-site at the stadium on a first-come, first-served basis, often free of charge, with additional parking in surrounding areas. For train travel, LNER services run from King's Cross to Newcastle in approximately three hours. From Newcastle Central Station, the Metro to Gateshead Stadium station takes fans within a five-minute walk of the ground. The last direct train back to London departs Newcastle at 9:58pm.
The Heed will be looking to start the new campaign positively after a difficult end to last season, where they conceded 90 goals. This match offers an immediate opportunity to set a new tone. The full fixtures list for the 2026/27 season provides the roadmap for the challenges ahead.
