National League North · South Shields
1st Cloud Arena · Shaftesbury Avenue · NE32 3UP
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Inside 1st Cloud Arena
The visiting configuration at 1st Cloud Arena is fixture-dependent. Use the away club's sale notice for the exact section, entrance and ticket total.
South Shields can run matches either segregated or mixed. When segregation applies, visitors commonly enter through turnstiles 3 and 4 and use the Black Block of the Wolf Competitions Stand plus a standing area.
No permanent away total is published. Ticket demand, competition and the segregation decision determine the released seating and standing; follow the travelling club's sale notice.
For a segregated match, use turnstiles 3 and 4 beside the officials' car park at the lower end of the approach road. Current ticket information places visitors in Black Block seating and an adjacent standing area.
At unsegregated fixtures all turnstiles and shared facilities may operate. Do not assume a previous entrance or lounge setup will apply to the next game.
The visiting configuration mixes a covered seated block with standing. The compact ground keeps supporters close to the pitch, but the precise view and weather protection depend on the section printed on the ticket.
Arrive early if seating is important, because standing tickets and seated upgrades are not interchangeable unless the current match notice explicitly permits it.
When segregation applies, the club provides a dedicated away burger van and also opens a main-stand service window. Barbour and Leonard's lounges were open to all fans for a current segregated fixture, but lounge access and private functions can change.
South Shields has used card-only or contactless payments across most turnstiles and indoor bars. Carry a working card or charged phone and check the live match guide for any cash exception.
Accessible seating, companion tickets and parking must be arranged with South Shields through the visiting club before matchday. The split between standing and Black Block seating makes advance booking important.
Bede Metro offers the shortest public-transport approach. Check Nexus step-free status and contact the club if a level entrance or drop-off is required.
Travel, parking, ticket allocations and stadium procedures can change by fixture. Check the latest information from both clubs and the relevant operator before travelling. Guide checked 4 October 2026.
