Newcastle United releases 2026-27 Premier League schedule

Newcastle United will begin their 2026-27 Premier League campaign at home against Liverpool on Sunday, August 23, a fixture that highlights a growing rivalry both on and off the pitch. The season's schedule, confirmed this week, presents a challenging start for manager Eddie Howe's side, which is coming off a 12th-place finish last season and will not be competing in European football.

The opening match at St. James' Park will also mark the return of former striker Alexander Isak, who left the club last summer. Following the Liverpool game, Newcastle face an away trip to Tottenham Hotspur before hosting Bournemouth. The first Tyne-Wear derby against Sunderland is scheduled for December 5 at St. James' Park, with the return fixture at the Stadium of Light set for May 1. Sunderland, who finished seventh last season and completed a league double over Newcastle, will begin their season away at Ipswich Town on August 22.

The fixture release comes as Newcastle navigates a difficult transfer window. The club recently missed out on signing Osasuna winger Victor Munoz, who joined Liverpool instead. This follows the high-profile departure of Anthony Gordon, who moved to Barcelona for a...