If you’re looking for wedding venues in Newcastle with a little extra “something”, McDonald Jones Stadium is a perfect choice. Our function rooms have breathtaking views of the Andrew Johns Grandstand and our iconic football field, where teams like the Newcastle Knights and Newcastle Jets have played their way to victory.

Even if you’re not an avid football fan, the dazzling view of the field is sure to have guests feeling inspired. The sheer size of the field is something to behold, and the red and blue seating in the grandstand makes for an incredible backdrop for capturing photos and memorable moments.

For large weddings, we recommend our stunning Broadmeadow Room located in the western grandstand on the second floor. It’s where our guests tend to find the best views with floor-to-ceiling windows looking out over the grandstand.

Hosting up to 300 guests, the Broadmeadow Room is the perfect venue for the extravagant wedding you’ve always wanted. Your reception can be set up as an open plan event, or we can adjust the room to be a smaller, more intimate event. Using clever furniture arrangements and decorations, we can make your small wedding a comfortable, cosy affair for friends and family.

Alternatively, we can use the Broadmeadow Room to break the reception up into smaller rooms capable of hosting 100 guests each - perhaps a romantic ballroom for the couple’s first dance, an immersive photo booth or games room, a banquet-style dining room, and a dance floor for drinks and celebrating later in the evening?

No request is too outlandish for the events team at McDonald Jones Stadium. With a central bar, natural lighting, and delicious catering options, you’re bound to have an amazing wedding in the Broadmeadow Room at McDonald Jones Stadium.

The accessible wedding venue Newcastle guests can rely on

As one of Newcastle’s premier wedding and reception venues, we pride ourselves on the accessible nature of the stadium. Our venues aim to be welcoming and accessible to all guests, which is why our eastern and western grandstands provide easy access for people with impaired mobility.

Just off the main car park of McDonald Jones Stadium, the Broadmeadow Room is the perfect location for a red carpet entrance. Our team can make the reception feel like an “exclusive” event and make everyone feel special on the big day.

Your wedding guests can access the Broadmeadow Room via the central lifts - with ample signage and our smooth floor tiles for the vision impaired, this entrance is a safe and easy to navigate entrance.

As an added bonus, the central bar can be accessed no matter where you are in the venue - even when the Broadmeadow Room is split up into four quadrants. Alternatively, allow us to serve drinks to your guests and ensure everyone is comfortable from the start of the reception to the very finish.

Mouth-watering catering for all diets and palettes

We know not all palettes are created equal, which is why we offer flexible catering to meet everyone’s tastes, needs, and requirements.

Our catering team offers vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options while keeping allergies at the forefront of the team’s mind. Just let us know about any special dietary requirements before the big day and our catering team will adjust the menu to suit your guests’ needs.

Your guests will be served a delectable three-course meal. We have a wide range of menus to choose from - long before the reception, our wedding planners will discuss dinner, dessert, and beverage options with you to ensure we get the flavour of the event just right.

For the kids, we offer children’s menus with all their favourite meals - even for the pickiest eaters. Of course, our children’s meals are offered at a reduced rate, so the more kids, the merrier!

We’re here to help plan the perfect wedding in Newcastle. Get in touch today!

Flexible equipment hire and set up

Apart from the catering, equipment hire is one of the major considerations for weddings of all kinds. When it comes time for speeches, you want the bride and groom to be heard - as well as the maid of honour, the best man, family members, and more!

With this in mind, we ensure our Newcastle wedding venues are well-equipped with all the audio/visual equipment you need for a fully immersive wedding experience. The Broadmeadow Room comes complete with a built-in PA system, speakers, and a wide range of other options to suit your presentation needs.

We also offer seamless WIFI so you can stream music and share slideshows of images of the happy couple when they were kids, at the start of their relationship, and see how their love has progressed over the years.

If required, we can even help musicians and DJs set up to keep the guests entertained. No request is too outlandish!

The wedding packages Newcastle couples swoon after

Planning a wedding reception has never been simpler. At McDonald Jones Stadium, we offer the wedding packages Newcastle couples love, featuring catering, wedding planners, and so much more.

Our wedding packages start from $128.50 per head which includes:

• Arrival canapes and beverages A premium two-course meal – entrée and main course
• Your wedding cake cut and served to your guests for dessert
• Complete 5-hour beverage package including sparkling wine for pre-dinner drinks and toasting, red and white wine, beer selection, soft drinks and juices
• Children’s meals offered to children 11 years & under
• Our Executive Chef will work with you to provide all dietary needs for your guests and any special requirements.

With an all-inclusive wedding package from McDonald Jones Stadium, your reception will be organised in one simple step. We’ll do all the heavy lifting for you, so you can enjoy your wedding day to the fullest. From catering to equipment hire, set up, and so much more, we’ll ensure you can focus on making precious memories.

Get in touch for more information about our wedding venues in Newcastle

Ready to get serious about wedding planning? Contact McDonald Jones Stadium to organise your romantic reception today! Our Broadmeadow Room is highly sought after by wedding parties in Newcastle, so be sure to book sooner rather than later. Plus, we have lots of major events throughout the year (e.g. concerts, sporting events) so we recommend booking 6 - 12 months in advance.

During our consultation, you will have the opportunity to visit our Newcastle wedding venues and decide which option is best for you. We can also discuss catering options, any and all equipment required for the event, decorating, and so much more.

Our catering and events team will go above and beyond to ensure your wedding reception goes smoothly, so you can focus on making memories and socialising with guests.

All the hard work will pay off - especially when we’re doing the heavy lifting for you! Get in touch and share your vision with us. We’ll make your wedding a real-life dream come true.