Everything you need to know about Newcastle United's 2026/27 pre-season plans.
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.
United will face local opposition again the following weekend, travelling across the Tyne to take on National League outfit Gateshead in a 12.30pm kick-off on Saturday 25th July.
Championship side Bristol City will host a midweek friendly on Wednesday 29th July, kicking-off at 7.30pm.
The Magpies head to south-east Spain later that week to step up their preparations for the new campaign.
The Spanish camp will be wrapped up with a visit to the iconic Mestalla Stadium. La Liga giants Valencia will provide the test on Saturday 8th August, with kick-off at 9pm local time (8pm BST) in their annual Trofeu Taronja (Orange Cup) game.
Eddie Howe’s Newcastle United will take on Everton at 5:15pm on Wednesday 12 August, stepping up preparations just days before the 2026/27 Premier League season kicks off.
Set in the heart of Edinburgh, Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium is the largest stadium in Scotland and one of the UK’s most recognisable sporting venues - with a capacity of 67,144.
The early evening fixture offers Magpies fans a standout summer away day in the Scottish capital, as match day coincides with the world‑famous Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
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