The Magpies head to Paris on Wednesday, 28th January for a 9:00pm kick-off (local time), with stadium turnstiles opening from 6.00pm. UK Kick-off time is 8.00pm.

SAFETY IN PARIS

Newcastle United fans are strongly advised to avoid the Auteuil suburb of Paris and should take note of this when travelling to the Parc des Princes on matchday.

Street crime, including pickpocketing, can take place in Paris. Supporters must be vigilant, take sensible precautions and ensure they have valid travel insurance.

GETTING TO THE PARC DES PRINCES

Supporters should plan their journey to arrive at the stadium no later than one hour before kick-off.

Metro

Newcastle United fans are advised to take Metro line 9 to arrive at the stadium. Fans should get off the Metro at 'Porte de Saint-Cloud' station. Upon exit of the station take the five-minute walk along 'Route de la Reina' in the opposite direction of the roundabout. This will bring you to the start of the entrance procedure for ticket holders in the away section. 'Porte de Saint Cloud' station is not accessible for wheelchair users.

Newcastle United fans are strongly advised not to use line 10 on the Metro system which would result in supporters exiting the metro system in Auteuil.

Travel for the Metro is not included in the ticket price; fans will have to purchase tickets independently to travel to and from the stadium.

Taxi

For those who wish to take a taxi to the stadium. You should get dropped off on 'Route De La Raina' and follow the instructions above to enter the away section.

There is no standard parking available at the Parc des Princes.

ON ARRIVAL AT THE PARC DES PRINCES

All Newcastle United supporters with tickets in the away section will start the entry process on 'Route de la Reina' where the road meets 'Rue du Commandant Guilbaud'. Supporters will be directed down 'Rue du Commandant Guilbaud'; at this point there will be a soft ticket check to make sure your ticket is for the away section.

Fans will then walk down the street and turn right into a sterile area for Newcastle United supporters. At this point there will be a body search completed by Paris Saint-Germain stewards and potentially a second body search conducted by the local police.

Fans will then proceed to the turnstile to enter the away section. It should be noted this area is quite poorly lit; there will be several Newcastle United stewards available should anyone require assistance.

Supporters in the lower section will be provided with a wristband on entry to the stadium, this will grant access to the lower tier of the away section. This wristband must be worn at all times to allow access. There will be no migration allowed from the upper tier to the lower tier.

Supporters in the away section will be surrounded to the left and right by large netting as pictured below. Access to all sections of the away end is via stairs - for any supporters with accessibility needs please email disability support on [email protected] no later than Friday, 23rd January and the club will register this and liaise with Paris Saint-German to provide support.

Please note, there is no prayer room at the Parc des Princes for visiting supporters.

PROHIBITED ITEMS AT THE PARC DES PRINCES

Below is a list of prohibited items for the Parc des Princes:

• Flagpoles (larger than 1.20 metre)

• Glass or plastic bottles

• Cans

• Knives

• Vuvuzelas

• Laser pointers

• Long umbrellas (small, extendable umbrellas are permitted)

• Pyrotechnics and explosive materials (including flares, firecrackers and smoke bombs)

• Weapons

• Drugs

• Animals

BAG POLICY AT THE PARC DES PRINCES

Bags of A4 size and smaller will be permitted in the stadium and will be searched on entry.

For any supporters who require a bag containing medical equipment or supplies please contact [email protected] no later than Friday, 23rd January.

There is no bag storage available at the Parc des Princes

FLAG POLICY AT THE PARC DES PRINCES

Flags and banners smaller than 1.20 meters will be permitted and do not require any pre-approval for this fixture.

Flags will be checked by Paris Saint-German stewards before admission. Newcastle United stewards will be on hand to support if necessary.

KIOSKS AT THE PARC DES PRINCES

There are two kiosks available for Newcastle United fans in the away sector - one on the upper level concourse and one on the ground level concourse. Kiosks will accept cash and card payments. Kiosks will remain open until all supporters have left the stadium.

IF REFUSED ENTRY TO THE GAME

If, for whatever reason, supporters are refused entry to the game, they are advised, in the interests of safety, to return to the city centre via the metro system.

FOLLOWING THE GAME

Newcastle United supporters will be held back for a minimum of 30 minutes following the conclusion of the game. Toilet and concession facilities will be available for supporters during this period. We encourage supporters to remain at their seat unless they are using the facilities in the stand. This will help the exit operation ran by the local authorities in Paris.

After the holdback, Newcastle United fans will exit the stadium via the same route. The club have been advised by Paris Saint-Germain that 'Porte de Saint Cloud' Metro station will be open and operating until 1:00am.

INFORMATION FOR DISABLED SUPPORTERS

Supporters with wheelchair accessible tickets should enter via the process outlined above. There will also be a member of the Newcastle United Accessibility and Stewarding team on hand to support and assist you when you arrive at the away section entrance.

There is no storage available for wheelchairs, walkers, or other mobility support equipment.

There is no audio-descriptive commentary service provided by the home club for this game.

If any supporter requires to take any medial items into the Parc des Princes please email [email protected] no later than Friday, 23rd January.

WHEELCHAIR ACCESS AND VIEWING PLATFORM

All wheelchair accessible tickets are located in the away section. The entry process will be the same as outlined above and through the away section entrance. The viewing platform will be just for Newcastle United supporters. There will be a designated entrance via the away section entrance to allow easier access. Fans are advised to arrive 90 minutes before kick-off for a smoother entry procedure.

In the location of the wheelchair access seats the position of the personal assistant seat is located behind wheelchair user seating locations.

There are accessible toilets in close proximity to the wheelchair viewing area. Please note that these toilets do not have a hoist. The wheelchair viewing area is covered and not impacted by weather, however the entrance procedure is open to the elements.

If you require any further clarification or assistance on this, please email disability support with questions on [email protected].

ACCESSIBLE PARKING AT PARC DES PRINCES

There is specific accessible parking available for fans requiring easy access to the stadium for accessibility needs. This parking is in close proximity to the away sector but will require advance notice.

Fans requiring this parking should email [email protected] no later than Friday, 23rd January.

MEDICAL AND DISABILITY SUPPORT FACILITIES AT THE STADE VELODROME

There is a medical room at the stadium, and the stewards will be able to direct you there if required.

FAN MEETING POINT IN PARIS

There is no designated official fan meeting point provided by the local authorities in Paris.

KEY INFORMATION ABOUT PARIS AND FRANCE

We recommend fans familiarise themselves with the government's travel advice for France. This can be found here.

Information for tourists in Paris can be found here.

The official currency of France is the Euro.

PASSPORT VALIDITY

Any supporter travelling to France must be aware that passports must:

• Have a 'date of issue’ less than ten years before the date you arrive - if you renewed your passport before 1st October 2018, it may have a date of issue that is more than ten years ago

• Have an 'expiry date' at least three months after the date you plan to leave the Schengen area (the expiry date does not need to be within ten years of the date of issue)

EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBERS IN FRANCE

Police - 112

Ambulance - 112

Fire brigade - 112

The nearest hospital to the Parc des Princes is Ambroise Paré Hospital, 9 Avenue Charles de Gaulle, in Boulogne (two minutes by car) or Pompidou Hospital in Paris (ten minutes by car from the stadium).