Fun Flies
Board game and trading card game shop in Consett with weekly Pokémon TCG, Yu-Gi-Oh! and Magic nights. Free learn-to-play sessions run on Sunday afternoons.
Tables to play on site
4 regular nights · 4 days a week
Game · Newcastle and the North East
Where to play Yu-Gi-Oh! in Newcastle
Where to find Yu-Gi-Oh! in Newcastle and the North East: Yu-Gi-Oh! stockists and Hobby League events.
We list 8 venues where you can play or buy Yu-Gi-Oh! across Newcastle and the North East, in 8 towns and neighbourhoods. Between them they run 3 regular sessions, most often on Wednesdays and Fridays. One of those is marked as beginner friendly. Seven have tables to play on site.
Most active venues
- Fun Flies, Consett 1 regular night: Yu-Gi-Oh! (Wednesdays)
- Red October Games, Stocksfield 1 regular night: Yu-Gi-Oh! League (Sundays)
- The Magic Chest, Carlisle 1 regular night: Yu-Gi-Oh Organised Play (Fridays)
7 places to play Yu-Gi-Oh!
Venues with regular nights or tables to play on site, busiest first.
Red October Games
Gaming store and venue in the old picture house in Stocksfield with bookable tables and a tavern. It hosts free weekly Horus Heresy, Age of Sigmar and 40K nights plus weekly Lorcana, Riftbound and Yu-Gi-Oh! leagues and regular 40K tournaments.
Tables to play on site
6 regular nights · 4 days a week
The Magic Chest
Tabletop and trading card game shop on English Street with in-store seating for play and organised play every day of the week, covering Star Wars Unlimited, Digimon, Lorcana, One Piece, Riftbound, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Magic, Pokémon TCG and Star Wars Legion. Staff offer bookable learn to play sessions, including Warhammer 40k, Lord of the Rings and Age of Sigmar.
Tables to play on site
10 regular nights · 7 days a week
Chester Le Geek
Geek shop and community event space on Front Street selling trading cards, Warhammer, board games and collectibles. It runs weeknight events including Pokémon TCG, Warhammer painting and Dungeons and Dragons.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Fris
D6 Den
Community-run tabletop gaming venue in Washington (a CIC) with a gaming space, hobby area, shop and café, The Hungry Dice. It hosts wargaming, card games, board games and roleplaying, plus learn-to-play sessions, leagues and tournaments, and tables can be booked online.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Sats
Porque Cards
TCG shop in Sunniside, Sunderland, opened in June 2026, selling Pokémon TCG, One Piece, Flesh and Blood and Yu-Gi-Oh singles and packs. It has seating for about 50 players, a Warmachine area and food and drink.
Tables to play on site
Travelling Man Newcastle
Board game, graphic novel, manga and TCG shop on Grainger Street, part of the Travelling Man chain. It hosts Magic events on Monday evenings.
Tables to play on site
1 more shop stocking Yu-Gi-Oh!
We haven't confirmed play space or regular nights at these yet, so ask in store.
Total Cards
Large trading card retailer based on Newton Aycliffe Business Park, selling Pokémon TCG, Magic, Yu-Gi-Oh! and other card games. It is a featured store on the Wizards store locator.
Regular nights
The weekly line-up. Times and formats can change, so check with the venue before you travel.
Wednesday
From 17:00 Tournaments every other Wednesday
Friday
From 17:30 Every Friday
Sunday
13:30 to 20:00 Every Sunday
Common questions
Where can I play Yu-Gi-Oh! in Newcastle?
The venues with the most regular nights are Fun Flies in Consett (1 night), Red October Games in Stocksfield (1 night) and The Magic Chest in Carlisle (1 night). We list 8 venues in all across Newcastle and the North East.
Which night of the week is busiest for Yu-Gi-Oh! in Newcastle?
Wednesdays and Fridays have the most regular sessions. Three sessions run every week. The Newcastle calendar shows what's on from today.
Are there beginner-friendly nights for Yu-Gi-Oh! in Newcastle?
Yes. One regular night is marked as welcoming new players, including sessions at The Magic Chest. Staff at most venues are happy to teach, so mention it when you arrive.
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