Club make public which Newcastle United fans are not allowed to buy Sunderland tickets for derby match

The club have now revealed which Newcastle United fans are not allowed to buy Sunderland tickets.

This is for the derby match at St James’ Park on Sunday 6 December 2026 with a 2pm kick-off.

The ballot opens on Monday 9 November at 12 noon for Sunderland tickets, whilst the queue sale for members is Monday 16 November at 10am.

Those that can’t apply:

Newcastle United fans who are not paid up members for the 2026-27 season.

Newcastle United fans who do have current memberships but didn’t buy before the derby fixture date was announced on 19 October 2026.

Newcastle United fans who had bought their current valid membership before 19 October 2026 BUT hadn’t previously purchased a ticket or entered a ballot during either the current season or the 2025/26 season.

The club’s official information from the ticketing site for Newcastle United members hoping to get Sunderland tickets:

Mags Member ballot open: Monday 9th November, 12 noon

Mags Member ballot close: Tuesday 10th November, 12 noon

Mags Member Ballot run: Successful applicants to be notified before 11am, Wednesday 11th November

Mags Member seat selection window open (ballot winners only): Wednesday 11th November, 12 noon

Mags Member seat selection window close: Friday 13th November, 12 noon

Season Ticket Holder ticket forwarding & resale open: Friday 13th November, 4pm

Mags Member Sale open: Monday 16th November, 10am
To be eligible to purchase, supporters will need to meet both of the following criteria:

Membership must have been purchased before the fixture date was confirmed on 19 October.
The supporter must have previously purchased a ticket or entered a ballot during either the current season or the 2025/26 season.