NUFC has secured its own dedicated training, medical and player care spaces at Cochrane Park, bringing the women’s team closer geographically to the men’s and academy’s current training facilities.

The site includes exclusive access to three designated grass training pitches that have been upgraded and maintained by NUFC's dedicated grounds staff, while also investing in a high-performance gym and recovery facilities.

It will also provide office space for NUFC staff, as well as a player lounge, analysis room, and a purpose built kitchen, including a dedicated team of chefs.

Multi-million pound transformation

Cochrane Park, part of Newcastle University’s Sports Services, underwent a £5.2 million transformation in 2019, including new grass and artificial pitches, refurbishment and extension of its historic 1930s pavilion.

This renovation gives it the opportunity to be the home of Under-21s and Under-16s sides following the move to become a Category One Professional Game Academy in the summer and also improves the sport offering for students.

Professor Jane Robinson, Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Engagement and Place at Newcastle University, said: "We are delighted to host Newcastle United's women's 1st team, Under 21s and Under 16s. This collaboration presents an excellent opportunity for the University to build on our partnership with Newcastle United and support the continued incredible success of women’s football.

"We have invested in significant sport facility upgrades at Cochrane Park, including the installation of a new high-performance strength and conditioning suite benefiting our students and other users.

“We are looking forward to further developing this partnership with Newcastle United to provide wider mutual benefits for both parties.”

Interest in women’s football

Interest in women’s football has nearly doubled in England, according to new figures, since the Lionesses’ triumph at Euro 2025.

Grace Williams, Director of Women’s Football at NUFC, said: “We are really pleased to have secured a new training base at Cochrane Park that gives us the opportunity to create our own elite facilities that we need to continue our progression on and off the pitch.

“This is an exciting step forward for the club and I would like to thank Newcastle University for their support throughout and we are excited to continue working with them.”