We have put together an overview of the important upcoming dates for Newcastle United fans after the official club announcement on Thursday morning.
A busy summer lies ahead.
The club confirming a behind closed doors friendly, then four other friendlies to follow that, as per the details below.
Still waiting though for confirmation of which two teams Newcastle United will play in the usual double header at St James’ Park the weekend before the Premier League season kicks off.
Plenty of outer dates as well to look out for.
Dates for Newcastle United fans to note:
Friday 29 May 2026
Anthony Gordon was sold to Barcelona in a £70m deal including potential add-ons.
Monday 8 June 2026
Newcastle United Season Ticket waiting list launched with almost 50,000 fans getting their queue positions.
Wednesday 10 June 2026
New 2026/27 Newcastle United Home Shirt was launched.
Ewen Jaouen signed for Newcastle United in a reported £24m deal including potential add-ons.
Monday 15 June 2026
Premier League summer transfer window opened.
Friday 19 June 2026
Premier League fixtures were released at 10am for the 2026/27 season
Thursday 25 June 2026
Ecuador v Germany (Malick Thiaw, Nick Woltemade) World Cup group match 9pm BBC
Friday 26 June 2026
Japan v Sweden (Anthony Elanga) World Cup group match 12am BBC
For the friendly against NUFC on Saturday 25 July, Gateshead season ticket holders and other registered Gateshead Supporters can buy tickets at 9am from Gateshead FC.
Saturday 27 June 2026
Panama v England (Dan Burn) World Cup group match 10pm ITV
General sale begins for all Gateshead and Newcastle fans from 9am for the friendly on Saturday 25 July, Gateshead FC selling all tickets for both sets of supporters.
Sunday 28 June 2026
Uzbekistan v DR Congo (Yoane Wissa) World Cup group match 12.30am BBC
Monday 30 June 2026
End of the Newcastle United 2025/26 season financial year
Monday 13 July 2026
The club have confirmed the Newcastle United squad report back to the training ground to begin pre-season preparations and than on an unspecified day at the end of the week play a behind closed doors friendly against Darlington.
(The club stating: ‘The Magpies squad will report for pre-season training at The KNOX on Monday 13th July and end the first week back with a behind-closed-doors friendly against National League North side Darlington.’)
Sunday 19 July 2026
World Cup final.
Saturday 25 July 2026
Gateshead v Newcastle United friendly 12.30pm (The first summer NUFC first team friendly to be played in front of fans.)
Wednesday 29 July 2026
Bristol City v Newcastle friendly 7.30pm
Saturday 8 August 2026
Valencia v Newcastle friendly 9pm local time (8pm UK time)
Wednesday 12 August 2026
Newcastle v Everton pre-season friendly with 5.15pm kick-off at Murrayfield.
Weekend of Saturday 15 August 2026
The usual pair of friendlies at St James’ Park are expected. No dates or times announced as yet, nor the opposition teams.
Sunday 23 August 2026
Newcastle v Liverpool 4.30pm – United’s first Premier League match of the season
Wednesday 26 August 2026
Carabao Cup second round match, opposition and time TBC
Tuesday 1 September 2026
Premier League transfer window closes at 11pm.
Friday 1 January 2027
Mid-season transfer window opens.
Monday 1 February 2027
Mid-season transfer window closes at 11pm.
Sunday 30 May 2027
Final round of 2026/27 Premier League matches.