WATCH THE 2026 WORLD CUP AT Novelist South Shields

The World Cup is here, and there's no better place to catch all the action than at Novelist South Shields. Whether you’re a die-hard football fan or just here for the excitement, we’ve got you covered with the best spots to watch the world’s biggest sporting event. Get ready for all the drama, skill, and passion as the world’s top teams compete for the ultimate prize in football.

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Your Next Pint Starts at Novelist South Shields

Fancy a catch-up, a quick pint, or just a change of scenery? Head down to Novelist South Shields and enjoy great value drinks, plenty of banter, and the friendly atmosphere that makes us the heart of the community.
We'd recommend arriving early, especially during busier periods, to avoid disappointment. If you'd like to plan ahead, just pop in and have a chat with the team.
Good times start at your local. 🍻

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Pint of cruzcampo, walkers crisps and a summer scorecard

BIG SUMMER SCORECARD: OVER £250K OF PRIZES TO BE WON

Watch the games. Collect stamps. Score big.

This summer, every matchday comes with rewards thanks to the Craft Union Big Summer Scorecard designed to keep the good times flowing all competition long. Pick up your scorecard at the bar and start collecting stamps every game:

• 1 pint = 1 stamp
• 1 packet of Walkers crisps = 1 stamp
• Get a free drink when you hit 8, 16, 28, 40 & 60 stamps

The more football you watch, the more rewards you earn at Novelist South Shields.

And we’re keeping the momentum going beyond the tournament too, with selected summer football fixtures included to help you keep collecting! T&Cs apply.

NEW SEASON GOLD CARD

Finished your Big Summer Scorecard? Don’t throw it away! Hand it in at the bar to be entered into a pub raffle to win a New Season Gold Card giving one lucky winner 50% off drinks for the new football season.

More football. More pints. Half the price.

T&Cs apply. 

MATCHDAY DEALS WORTH CELEBRATING

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GO LARGE. BUY A TWO PINTER.

Going big for kick off? Upgrade to a two pinter and save a few pennies while you’re at it.

Shots of Tequila Rose

KANE SCORES. SHOTS POUR.

Celebrating a goal or a big win? Expect offers across fan favourites including Tequila Rose, Fire Bombs and Jägerbombs all tournament long.

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Every Match, Every Moment

From the group stages to the final, we’ll be showing every match live, bringing you every goal, assist, and nail-biting finish as the tournament unfolds. Novelist South Shields is the perfect place to enjoy the World Cup live, whether it’s your home team playing or you’re cheering for a new favourite.

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Watch the World Cup With Us

Looking for a somewhere to catch the FIFA World Cup in action? Join us at Novelist South Shields, where you can enjoy the game on large HD screens with all the atmosphere and excitement of the tournament. With great drinks and the best seats in the house, you won’t want to miss a single game.

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Drink Deals for the Ultimate Viewing Party

What better way to enjoy the World Cup live than with a refreshing drink in hand? We're serving up unbeatable offers throughout the tournament to keep your energy high and your wallet happy. From pints of your favourite beer to spirits and mixers, we’ve got drink specials on tap. Grab a drink, make a toast, and get ready to cheer your team on in style without breaking the bank. The more goals, the more drinks - and the more reasons to celebrate!

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More Than Just Football: Watch Other Sports Live

While the World Cup takes centre stage, there’s no shortage of other exciting sports to enjoy at Novelist South Shields. We show a range of other live sports events, including rugby, golf, and darts, so there’s always something to keep you entertained. Whether you're into fast-paced action or strategic play, you won’t miss any of the big moments. Come for the football, stay for the rest of the action – there’s always a game to watch at Novelist South Shields.

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Join Us at Novelist South Shields for the Ultimate Viewing Experience

So, where will you be watching the World Cup? Don’t miss out on the excitement – head to Novelist South Shields for the ultimate football viewing experience. With the tournament set to deliver incredible action, thrilling finishes, and global drama, there’s nowhere better to be than with fellow fans, surrounded by great vibes, cheap drinks, and good times.

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New Season Gold Card T&Cs

NEW SEASON GOLD PASS TERMS AND CONDITIONS 

 

These Terms and Conditions apply to the Craft Union New Season Gold Pass promotion as set out in the table below (the “Prize Draw”). By entering the Prize Draw, you (“Participant”, “you”, “yours”) agree to these Terms and Conditions and to the decisions of the Promoter, which are final and binding in all respects. You also agree to any other applicable third-party terms. All applicable laws and regulations apply. Part 1 (Commercial Terms) and Part 2 (Conditions) together are the full terms and conditions that govern the Prize Draw (“Terms and Conditions”). 

Capitalised terms used but not defined shall be defined for the purposes of these Terms and Conditions. 

PART 1 – COMMERCIAL TERMS 

 

PROMOTER 

Stonegate Pub Company Limited of 3 Monkspath Hall Road, Solihull, West Midlands B90 4SJ. 

ENTRY PERIOD 

The Prize Draw will run from 00:00 BST on 01/08/26 to 23:59 BST on 16/08/26 (the “Entry Period”). 

WHO IS ELIGIBLE? 

To enter the Prize Draw, you must be aged 18 years or over and resident in the United Kingdom (excluding Scotland) at the time of Prize Draw entry. 

Employees and the immediate families of the Promoter, the Supplier and their respective subsidiaries, other group companies, agents, or anyone else professionally connected with this promotion may not enter the Prize Draw. ‘Immediate family’ means spouse/partner, parents, siblings, children, and each of their respective spouses/partners. 

The Winner must have been eligible to enter and must show valid ID showing proof of age at the point of redemption of the Prize. Failure to show valid ID will result in disqualification and you forfeiting your Prize. 

HOW TO ENTER? 

Entry into the Prize Draw will be made by completing the Summer Scorecard issued by the Promoter and handing in your completed Summer Scorecard at a participating Craft Union venue, to be in with a chance to win a Prize (the “Game”).  

By entering the Prize Draw, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions and that our decision is final and binding in all matters relating to this Prize Draw.  If you fail to comply with these Terms and Conditions your entry will automatically be void. 

WHAT ARE THE PRIZES? 

Participants of the Prize Draw will be in with the chance to win the following Prize(s): 

 

Details 

How to redeem 

Prize 1 

New Season Gold Card  

A New Season Gold Card providing 50% off selected drinks at the venue where the Summer Scorecard was handed in (*of which 1 is available) 

 

 

 

 

The physical New Season Gold Card shall be handed to the winner on the Selection Date at the venue that the Summer Scorecard is handed in (where possible). If the winner is unable to attend the venue on the Selection Date, the Promoter may permit the winner to receive the Prize on their next visit to the venue.  

The New Season Gold Card is only valid for up to 100 drinks in total, subject to a maximum of 1 redemption per day. 

 

HOW WINNERS ARE SELECTED 

On or before 16/08/26 (the “Selection Date”) the winning Participant(s) will be drawn using a random computer-generated process or traditional random draw methods from all entrants who correctly entered the Prize Draw, in accordance with these Terms and Conditions, during the Entry Period (the “Winners”). 

 

The Promoter will select a sufficient number of reserve winners for each Prize, using the process outlined above. 

HOW IS THE PRIZE COMMUNICATED? 

The Promoter shall issue the Prize to the winner on the Selection Date at the venue that the Summer Scorecard is handed in (where possible). If the winner is unable to attend the venue on the Selection Date, the Promoter may permit the winner to receive the Prize on their next visit to the venue. 

 

By entering the Prize Draw, Participants acknowledge and agree that, should they win a Prize (or be selected as a reserve winner), the Promoter may share their contact details with a supplier of the Prize for the purpose of fulfilling the Prize. The Promoter will share the winner’s (and the reserve winner’s) contact details as soon as the Winner (and reserve winners) have been chosen.  

 

Unless otherwise directed by the Promoter, winners must respond to any winning entry correspondence within 48 hours of being notified. If the winner fails to respond within 48 hours of being notified, the Promoter reserves the right to choose a new winner from the pool of reserve winners (based on the order in which those reserve winners were drawn). 

 

 

 

 

PART 2 - CONDITIONS 

  1. Prizes 

  1. Participants acknowledge and agree that there is no guarantee of winning a Prize. Any Prizes which are redeemable in the Promoter’s Craft Union venues shall be redeemable (i) subject to stock availability and (ii) in participating Craft Union pubs owned by The Promoter which are displayed at the time of entry. The Promoter accepts no responsibility if Participants attempt to redeem Prizes at non-participating Craft Union pubs or if the relevant product is out of stock.  

  1. Where Prizes cannot be redeemed due to stock availability, the Promoter will substitute this with a suitable alternative (such alternative to be at the Promoter’s discretion).  

  1. The Promoter reserves the right to substitute a Prize with another prize of equal or greater value at the Promoter’s absolute discretion without giving notice. 

  1. Where the Prizes are physical prizes this clause 1.4 will apply. Please allow 14 days for delivery or collection of the applicable Prize. If you do not collect the applicable Prize (or provide the Promoter with an address for delivery (if applicable)) by this date, your claim to such Prize may (at the Promoter’s discretion) become invalid.  

  1. The Prize is non-exchangeable and non-transferable and no cash or other alternatives will be offered. 

  1. If it is discovered during Prize verification that a Participant is ineligible to enter, has entered, attempted to enter, or used multiple accounts to enter, more than the stated limit, they will be disqualified and all of their entries will be void.  

  1. The Prizes will be awarded “as is” and the Promoter makes no representation, warranty or condition in respect of any Prize or part thereof.  

  1. The winner’s participation in any or all activities for the Prize is voluntary. If the Winner elects not to participate in any or all designated activities for the Prize, the winner will not be given any compensation. 

  1. Where Prizes include travel: 

  1. the Promoter will be responsible for booking and paying for the Prize on behalf of the winning Participant and any permitted guests. The winning Participant, and any permitted guests, acknowledge and agree that they will be bound by relevant third-party terms including but not limited to, any relevant tour or travel operators; 

  1. the winning Participant acknowledges that departure dates and times are subject to availability and at the sole discretion of the Promoter; 

  1. the winning Participant will be responsible for any and all other costs and expenses not listed above (including insurance, expenses and incidentals not mentioned above);  

  1. any additional expenses not covered within the Prize details above are the responsibility of the winning Participant; 

  1. The Prize must be taken on the dates specified. The Promoter reserves the right to select alternative winners, should the original winner not validate their identity, age, ability to travel on the fixed trip dates and/or compliance with any relevant immigration criteria. 

  1. The Promotion 

  1. Entries received before or after the entry period will not be accepted. 

  1. The Promoter accepts no responsibility whatsoever for any entries that were not received for whatever reason. 

  1. Only one entry per person is permitted during the entry period and multiple entries during the entry period from the same person will be disqualified. 

  1. Entries that do not comply fully with these Terms and Conditions will be disqualified. The Promoter has sole discretion in determining whether any entries submitted by any person comply with these Terms and Conditions.   

  1. The Promoter does not accept any responsibility if the winner is not able to take up the applicable Prize. 

  1. The Promoter’s decision is final and binding in all respects on all Participants and no further correspondence will be entered into. 

  1. The Promoter will select a sufficient number of reserve winners for each Prize, using a random computer-generated process in case the original winner does not take up the applicable Prize. 

  1. Publicity 

  1. By entering the Promotion, Participants hereby agree to their name, likeness, photograph, voice and video recording, and entry being used by the Promoter for promotional purposes without additional compensation, unless prohibited by law. 

  1. The winners of the Promotion further agree to be interviewed in connection with the promotion either in person or via telephone which may be filmed, photographed and/or recorded and the Promoter may use such films, photographs and/or recordings for publicity and PR purposes. 

  1. If you object to any or all or any of your name, likeness, photograph, voice and video recording, and entry being published or made available, please contact the Promoter at competitions@stonegategroup.co.uk.  In such circumstances, the Promoter must still provide the information and winning entry to the Advertising Standards Authority on request. 

  1. Each Participant accepts and acknowledges that if the above consent is withdrawn, the Promoter may not be in a position to remove the photographs, recordings and videos from webpages operated by third parties. 

  1. Intellectual Property  

  1. All intellectual property rights in and associated with the Promoter, Craft Union venues and brand, are owned by the Promoter and/or the Promoter’s licensors, and Participants have no right to use any intellectual property in and associated with the Promoter, Craft Union venues and brand, except in connection with the Promotion entry. 

  1. Participants hereby assign to the Promoter any and all intellectual property rights in and associated with the Promotion entry with full title guarantee, such that the Promoter has the full and exclusive right to use, reproduce, or publish such Promotion entry and accompanying materials for the purposes of administering the Promotion in its Craft Union venues; and 

  1. Participant’s hereby irrevocably and unconditionally waive all moral rights in and to the Promotion entry and any moral rights in accompanying materials otherwise arising in connection with Participant’s Promotion entry to which Participants may now or at any time in the future be entitled under copyright, right of publicity, right of privacy, and other intellectual property laws applicable in the jurisdiction in which the Promotion occurs. 

  1. Limitation of Liability 

  1. The Promoter is not responsible for any problems or technical malfunction of any telephone network or lines, computer online systems, servers, or providers, computer equipment, software, failure of any email or entry to be received on account of technical problems or traffic congestion on the internet, or any combination thereof. 

  1. Insofar as is permitted by law, the Promoter, its agents or distributors will not in any circumstances be responsible or liable to compensate the winner or accept any liability for any loss, damage, personal injury or death occurring as a result of taking up a Prize except where it is caused by the negligence of the Promoter, its agents or distributors or that of their employees. Your statutory rights are not affected. 

  1. Insofar as permitted by law, the Promoter does not accept any liability for any expense, damage, loss or injury suffered (including loss of opportunity) whether direct, indirect, special or consequential, arising in any way due to entering this Promotion or taking up a Prize. The Promoter is not responsible for any third-party acts or omissions. 

  1. Data Protection 

  1. In accordance with UK General Data Protection Regulations and the Data Protection Act 2018, the Promoter is the Data Controller of the personal data that is collected for the purposes of administering the Promotion. 

  1. The Promoter may process your identity, contact and social media data in order to fulfil the Prize.  

  1. The Promoter’s lawful basis for processing your personal data for these purposes is performance of a contract. 

  1. For the purposes of administering this processing activity, your personal data will be processed solely in the UK and will not be made available to individuals or companies based outside of the EEA. 

  1. For further information on how your personal data will be used, please read the Privacy Policy at https://www.stonegategroup.co.uk/privacy-policy/  

  1. General 

  1. By taking part in the Promotion, you are agreeing to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. 

  1. The name and county/town of the winner(s) will be available for one month after the expiry of the entry period.  If you wish to find out the identity of the chosen winner(s) please send a stamped addressed envelope to: Stonegate Pub Company Limited, FAO Legal Department, 3 Monkspath Hall Road, Solihull, B90 4SJ. 

  1. Subject to clause 7.4, these Terms and Conditions prevail in the event of any inconsistency with any other communications from the Promoter relating to the Promotion, including advertising and promotional material.  

  1. These Terms and Conditions shall not apply to any competitions, prize draws or Prize Draws which are subject to a promotion-specific set of terms and conditions which are made available by the Promoter.  

  1. The Promoter reserves the right to modify, cancel or amend the Promotion or to amend these Terms and Conditions in whole or in part where it becomes necessary to do so and without prior notice. 

  1. Winners shall not carry out or promote the goods and services of the participating venues in any way, including, but not limited to, advertising or posting about alcohol. 

  1. Promotions run by the Promoter are not in any way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Instagram, Twitter, Facebook or any other social media platform.  Participants acknowledge that Instagram, Twitter, Facebook or any other social media platform shall not have any liability to them in connection with a Promotion. 

  1. These Terms and Conditions are governed by English law and the Courts of England and Wales will have exclusive jurisdiction. 

  1. If you have any questions, please contact competitions@stonegategroup.co.uk.