We have put together an overview of the important upcoming dates for Newcastle United fans.
The clock ticking rapidly down, only nine days until the Newcastle United first team squad return for pre-season, only three weeks until the first NUFC friendly.
A busy summer lies ahead.
Newcastle United fans also still awaiting the official departure of Sandro Tonali, as well as the official signing of Bazoumana Toure (and others!).
Plenty of other 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.
Tuesday 30 June 2026
Contracts end for likes of Kieran Trippier, Matt Targett, John Ruddy and Emil Krafth, their time over at St James’ Park.
End of the Newcastle United 2025/26 season financial year.
Sunday 5 July 2026
Norway v Brazil (Bruno Guimaraes) 9pm, playing for a place in the World Cup quarter-finals.
Monday 6 July 2026
Mexico v England (Dan Burn) 1am, playing for a place in the World Cup quarter-finals.
Monday 13 July 2026
The Newcastle United squad report back to the training ground to begin pre-season preparations.
Saturday 18 July 2026
Newcastle United first team squad will play 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.
Saturday 15 August 2026
Newcastle United v Bayer Leverkusen friendly at St James’ Park.
Sunday 16 August 2026
Club have confirmed a second friendly will be played at St James’ Park, opposition yet to be announced.
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.

