An official Premier League announcement confirming Newcastle United's fixtures for the Premier League campaign is expected at 10am.
Newcastle United have been dealt a tricky opening start to the 2026-27 Premier League season.
For Toon fans, the World Cup has provided a welcome break following a dismal league campaign. Eddie Howe’s men climbed down drastically from the highs of Champions League qualification to finish 12th - their worst placing since the Saudi-backed takeover.
Toon chiefs have stuck by Howe amid a growing number of calls for his head at the back end of the season. As it stands, the St James’ Park shot-callers are aiming to give him the tools in the summer transfer market to propel Newcastle back into the European spots.
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Undoubtedly, the key dates for Newcastle fans will be both Tyne-Wear derbies. The Magpies are out for revenge after embarrassingly losing to Sunderland twice last season.
No top-flight win over their bitter rivals since August 2011 is a record the Magpies will be looking to eradicate in 2026-27. Other key dates include the Boxing Day clash, always a popular fixture for supporters.
Last year, 3,000 Newcastle fans travelled to Old Trafford to watch a dismal 1-0 defeat. That aside, the opening and closing run of games - and whether there are any nightmare spells throughout the campaign - is where the focus lies.
The top-flight fixtures are out - and Newcastle can begin planning their schedule. Here is everything you need to know following the announcement.
Tough opening run
Newcastle will face Liverpool at St James’ Park on the opening day of the Premier League season. Providing he stays injury-free, this should be the first time Alexander Isak returns to Tyneside following his controversial £125million exit.
A tricky trip to Tottenham Hotspur - now led by Roberto De Zerbi - follows before the Magpies face Bournemouth at home. Clashes against Leeds United (A), Hull City (H) and Coventry City (A) complete Newcastle’s first six games.
Tyne-Wear derby date revealed
Newcastle will entertain Sunderland at St James’ Park on December 5. Fans will likely be grateful for the first derby taking place on home soil.
This is a must-win fixture after Howe’s side suffered stoppage-time heartbreak in March. As for the reverse fixture, the Magpies travel to the Stadium of Light on May 1.
Other key points
As mentioned, Boxing Day is always a fixture that football fans mark on the calendar. Newcastle are set to welcome Manchester City on December 26 as part of a tricky festive run.
Nottingham Forest also visit Tyneside four days later before trips to Chelsea (January 2) and Manchester United (January 6). Elsewhere, the final few games of the campaign will see Newcastle face Aston Villa (A), Crystal Palace (H) and Hull City (A).
Full fixture list
Liverpool (H)
Tottenham (H)
Bournemouth (H)
Leeds United (A)
Hull City (H)
Coventry City (A)
Aston Villa (H)
Crystal Palace (A)
Everton (H)
Fulham (A)
Arsenal (H)
Brighton (A)
Manchester United (H)
Sunderland (H)
Ipswich Town (A)
Brentford (A)
Manchester City (H)
Nottingham Forest (H)
Chelsea (A)
Manchester United (A)
Fulham (H)
Arsenal (A)
Brighton (H)
Everton (A)
Chelsea (H)
Manchester City (A)
Brentford (H)
Nottingham Forest (A)
Bournemouth (A)
Leeds United (H)
Liverpool (A)
Tottenham Hotspur (H)
Ipswich Town (H)
Sunderland (A)
Coventry City (H)
Aston Vila (A)
Crystal Palace (H)
Hull City (A)
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