Newcastle faces Liverpool at home to start Premier League season
Sky Sports Football • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 9:20 AM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
Newcastle United will launch their 2026/27 Premier League season with a home match against Liverpool on Sunday, August 23, at 4:30 PM, broadcast live on Sky Sports. The game is part of the first Super Sunday of the new campaign. This match follows Liverpool's recent acquisition of Victor Munoz, who was initially a target for Newcastle. Following the Liverpool match, Newcastle is set to face Tottenham, Bournemouth, Leeds, and newly-promoted Hull before the international break.
- •Newcastle hosts Liverpool on August 23 for season opener
- •Match is part of first Super Sunday of the season
- •Victor Munoz recently signed with Liverpool from Newcastle
- •Newcastle's subsequent fixtures include Tottenham and Bournemouth
- •First Tyne-Wear derby scheduled for December 5
"Newcastle will begin their 2026/27 Premier League campaign at home to Liverpool on Sunday August 23, live on Sky Sports.
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