The Premier League schedule-makers have thrown absolute gasoline onto an already roaring fire on Tyneside. Newcastle United’s official 2026/27 fixture list has dropped, handing Eddie Howe’s men a punishingly dramatic start to the campaign that directly collides with the club’s most explosive summer transfer crises.
The Ultimate Grudge Match: Liverpool First Up
Newcastle will open their campaign at St James’ Park on Sunday, August 23, at 4:30 PM, live on Sky Sports. Their opponent? A newly reconstructed Liverpool side under Andoni Iraola.
The atmosphere in Gallowgate is guaranteed to be hostile. The fixture lands just 24 hours after global transfer expert Fabrizio Romano confirmed that Victor Muñoz sensationally snubbed Newcastle to sign for Liverpool, stealing the world-class talent right out from under the Magpies’ noses.
If a flagship opening-day clash against the Reds wasn’t enough, Game 2 sees Newcastle travel to London to face Tottenham Hotspur—a club currently trying to launch a predatory raid for Italian midfield anchor Sandro Tonali.
The Derby Dates: The Tyne-Wear Return
For the first time in years, the iconic Tyne-Wear derby is back on the top-flight calendar. Newcastle fans have a lengthy wait to get their hands on Sunderland, but the dates are locked in:
- The Home Leg: Sunderland will travel to St James’ Park on Saturday, December 5, in a winter blockbuster.
- The Away Leg: The reverse fixture at the Stadium of Light is scheduled for Saturday, May 1, right in the thick of the run-in.
The Festive Nightmare: No Christmas Subsidies
The festive period has dealt Eddie Howe a brutal hand. Newcastle will spend Boxing Day hosting reigning champions Manchester City on Tyneside, followed by a quick-turnaround home clash against Nottingham Forest on December 30 to close out the calendar year.
| Key Roster / Calendar Milestone | Opponent | Broadcast / Operational Status |
|---|---|---|
| The Curtain-Raiser (Aug 23) | Liverpool (H) | Live on Sky Sports Super Sunday (4:30 PM) |
| The Grudge Match (Week 4) | Leeds United (A) | High-intensity away journey |
| The Local Derby (Dec 5) | Sunderland (H) | High-security home atmosphere |
| Boxing Day Blockbuster (Dec 26) | Manchester City (H) | Festive heavy-hitting tie |
The Complete 2026/27 Newcastle United Premier League Fixture List
All matches are subject to standard television scheduling shifts.
AUGUST
- 23rd (Sun): Liverpool (H) – 4:30 PM (Live on Sky Sports)
- 29th (Sat): Tottenham Hotspur (A)
SEPTEMBER
- 5th (Sat): AFC Bournemouth (H)
- 12th (Sat): Leeds United (A)
- 19th (Sat): Hull City (H)
OCTOBER
- 10th (Sat): Arsenal (A)
- 17th (Sat): Aston Villa (H)
- 24th (Sat): Brentford (A)
- 31st (Sat): Brighton & Hove Albion (H)
NOVEMBER
- 7th (Sat): Chelsea (A)
- 21st (Sat): Coventry City (H)
- 28th (Sat): Crystal Palace (A)
DECEMBER
- 2nd (Wed): Everton (H)
- 5th (Sat): Sunderland (H) (Tyne-Wear Derby)
- 12th (Sat): Fulham (A)
- 19th (Sat): Manchester United (H)
- 26th (Sat): Manchester City (H) (Boxing Day)
- 30th (Wed): Nottingham Forest (H)
JANUARY
- 2nd (Sat): Ipswich Town (A)
- 16th (Sat): Liverpool (A)
- 23rd (Sat): Tottenham Hotspur (H)
- 30th (Sat): AFC Bournemouth (A)
FEBRUARY
- 6th (Sat): Leeds United (H)
- 10th (Wed): Hull City (A)
- 20th (Sat): Arsenal (H)
- 27th (Sat): Aston Villa (A)
MARCH
- 3rd (Wed): Brentford (H)
- 13th (Sat): Brighton & Hove Albion (A)
- 20th (Sat): Chelsea (H)
APRIL
- 10th (Sat): Coventry City (A)
- 17th (Sat): Crystal Palace (H)
- 24th (Sat): Everton (A)
MAY
- 1st (Sat): Sunderland (A) (Tyne-Wear Derby)
- 8th (Sat): Fulham (H)
- 15th (Sat): Manchester United (A)
- 23rd (Sun): Manchester City (A)
- 30th (Sun): Nottingham Forest (A) (Final Day)
Are you happy with the Liverpool draw on opening weekend given the Victor Muñoz transfer heartbreak, or is this start too dangerous for an unsettled squad? Leave a comment below!
