An empty stadium with green field under lights at night.(File image: Siarhei Nester / Pexels)
Newy 87.8 FM – More than 120,000 fans are expected at five major events at McDonald Jones Stadium over five weeks from 7 November to 8 December, according to the NSW Government.
The figure is a government projection, not a ticket count.
The run starts on Saturday 7 November with a Rugby League World Cup semi-final double-header at the New Lambton venue.
New Zealand plays Samoa in the women's semi-final at 5.45pm, followed by New Zealand against Tonga in the men's semi-final at 8.05pm.
Gates open at 4.45pm, with one ticket covering both games, priced from $19 for adults and $49 for families.
Knights players Kalyn Ponga and Phoenix Crossland were named as Kiwis reserves on 3 November, but neither is confirmed to play.
Limited free shuttle buses will start at 4.58pm on five routes from the Newcastle CBD, Charlestown/Kotara, Glendale, Wallsend and Mayfield, with return services for about 30 minutes after full-time.
Foo Fighters play on Thursday 12 November, Robbie Williams on Tuesday 17 November, the AUSX Supercross Championship Grand Final on Saturday 28 November and Guns N' Roses on Tuesday 8 December.
The NSW Government says roof remediation is complete and the upper tier of the Andrew Johns Stand reopens to fans for the first time on Saturday, restoring 3,714 seats.
A new accessibility lift is being added to the stand, and new sports lighting is due to be finished early next year.
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