Newcastle United Premier League Fixtures 2026-27: Full Schedule and Derby Dates
A period of stability is set to resume on Tyneside. Eddie Howe remains firmly in charge at St James' Park for the upcoming campaign, determined to correct the course after a challenging domestic downturn resulted in a 12th-place finish at the end of the 2025-26 season.
Unlike last year's campaign where the Magpies fought their way into a dramatic UEFA Champions League Round of 16 battle before falling 8-3 on aggregate to Barcelona Newcastle United will have no European football distraction this time around. With their entire training calendar focused strictly on the domestic landscape, Howe’s side aims to rediscover the high-pressing intensity that defined their initial rise. Rebuilding momentum is paramount, especially as they look to settle the score against local rivals who snatched continental spots away from them last term.
The Premier League has officially unveiled the 2026-27 calendar, presenting a balanced but challenging path that kicks off at the cathedral of St James' Park.
Newcastle United’s Complete 2026-27 Premier League Schedule
Note on Kickoff Times: All match dates and schedules have been carefully calculated and adjusted to Gulf Standard Time (GST) from the preliminary UK data release for our international readership.
Date | Kickoff Time (GST) | Matchup | Venue |
Aug. 23, 2026 | 7:30 PM | St. James' Park | |
Aug. 29, 2026 | 6:00 PM | Tottenham Hotspur Stadium | |
Sep. 5, 2026 | 6:00 PM | St. James' Park | |
Sep. 12, 2026 | 6:00 PM | Elland Road | |
Sep. 19, 2026 | 6:00 PM | St. James' Park | |
Oct. 10, 2026 | 6:00 PM | Coventry Building Society Arena | |
Oct. 17, 2026 | 6:00 PM | St. James' Park | |
Oct. 24, 2026 | 6:00 PM | Crystal Palace vs. Newcastle United | Selhurst Park |
Oct. 31, 2026 | 7:00 PM | Newcastle United vs. Everton | St. James' Park |
Nov. 7, 2026 | 7:00 PM | Fulham vs. Newcastle United | Craven Cottage |
Nov. 21, 2026 | 7:00 PM | Newcastle United vs. Arsenal | St. James' Park |
Nov. 28, 2026 | 7:00 PM | Brighton & Hove Albion vs. Newcastle United | Amex Stadium |
Dec. 3, 2026 | 12:00 AM | Newcastle United vs. Manchester United | St. James' Park |
Dec. 5, 2026 | 7:00 PM | Newcastle United vs. Sunderland | St. James' Park |
Dec. 12, 2026 | 7:00 PM | Ipswich Town vs. Newcastle United | Portman Road |
Dec. 19, 2026 | 7:00 PM | Brentford vs. Newcastle United | Gtech Community Stadium |
Dec. 26, 2026 | 7:00 PM | Newcastle United vs. Manchester City | St. James' Park |
Thu. 31 Dec. | 12:00 AM | Newcastle United vs. Nottingham Forest | St. James' Park |
Jan. 2, 2027 | 7:00 PM | Chelsea vs. Newcastle United | Stamford Bridge |
Jan. 7, 2027 | 12:00 AM | Manchester United vs. Newcastle United | Old Trafford |
Jan. 16, 2027 | 7:00 PM | Newcastle United vs. Fulham | St. James' Park |
Jan. 23, 2027 | 7:00 PM | Arsenal vs. Newcastle United | Emirates Stadium |
Jan. 30, 2027 | 7:00 PM | Newcastle United vs. Brighton & Hove Albion | St. James' Park |
Feb. 6, 2027 | 7:00 PM | Everton vs. Newcastle United | Goodison Park |
Feb. 11, 2027 | 12:00 AM | Newcastle United vs. Chelsea | St. James' Park |
Feb. 20, 2027 | 7:00 PM | Manchester City vs. Newcastle United | Etihad Stadium |
Feb. 27, 2027 | 7:00 PM | Newcastle United vs. Brentford | St. James' Park |
Mar. 4, 2027 | 12:00 AM | Nottingham Forest vs. Newcastle United | City Ground |
Mar. 13, 2027 | 7:00 PM | Bournemouth vs. Newcastle United | Vitality Stadium |
Mar. 20, 2027 | 7:00 PM | Newcastle United vs. Leeds United | St. James' Park |
Apr. 10, 2027 | 6:00 PM | Liverpool vs. Newcastle United | Anfield |
Apr. 17, 2027 | 6:00 PM | Newcastle United vs. Tottenham Hotspur | St. James' Park |
Apr. 24, 2027 | 6:00 PM | Newcastle United vs. Ipswich Town | St. James' Park |
May 1, 2027 | 6:00 PM | Sunderland vs. Newcastle United | Stadium of Light |
May 8, 2027 | 6:00 PM | Newcastle United vs. Coventry City | St. James' Park |
May 15, 2027 | 6:00 PM | Aston Villa vs. Newcastle United | Villa Park |
May 23, 2027 | 6:00 PM | Newcastle United vs. Crystal Palace | St. James' Park |
May 30, 2027 | 7:00 PM | Hull City vs. Newcastle United | MKM Stadium |
Breaking Down Newcastle's Season Milestones
A Fiery Autumn Inception
The schedule makers have handed Eddie Howe's squad a massive test right out of the gate. Newcastle officially opens the campaign at home on August 23 in a highly anticipated Newcastle United vs. Liverpool fixture. Things escalate immediately in week two with a demanding road expedition to the capital to face Tottenham Hotspur vs. Newcastle United. The opening month rounds out at home on September 5 with a tactical clash in the Newcastle United vs. Bournemouth fixture.
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Mid-Season Structural Tests
As late autumn transitions to winter, the local calendar takes center stage with immense psychological weight. On the first weekend of December, St James' Park hosts a high-intensity Tyne-Wear derby against rivals Sunderland. Having failed to best Regis Le Bris' side last term as they surged ahead into continental positioning, the structural stakes are incredibly high. This intense rivalry sets up a demanding festive block, including a home clash against Manchester City on Boxing Day and a New Year's Eve face-off against Nottingham Forest.
"Navigating the deep emotional pressure of the Tyne-Wear derby right before entering the gruelling physical demands of the winter block will be the defining metric of Newcastle's season."
The Final Day Curtain Call
Should the Magpies maintain their structural consistency through the spring months, their final day requirements wrap up away from home. On May 30, Newcastle packs their bags to travel to the MKM Stadium to conclude the 2026-27 league campaign against Hull City.