Why this fixture matters
Newcastle v Liverpool is the opening weekend's late Sunday fixture and connects two high-interest team schedules from the first Premier League match round.
Sunday headline fixture
Newcastle vs Liverpool 2026 Opening Weekend
Newcastle United v Liverpool is one of the Premier League 2026/27 opening-weekend fixtures. Use this page for the listed date, kick-off time, TV information and links into each club's wider schedule.
At a glance
Fixture facts
- Match
- Newcastle United v Liverpool
- Date
- Sunday, August 23, 2026
- Kick-off
- 16:30 UK time
- TV
- Sky Sports
Liverpool's Premier League 2026/27 opener is the Sunday late game at Newcastle United.
Search context
Why this opening-weekend fixture matters
Where to go next
Use the Liverpool and Newcastle fixture pages to follow both clubs beyond Matchweek 1, including later meetings with Arsenal, Manchester City and Manchester United.
Check the hub for the full round
The opening-weekend hub lists all 10 Matchweek 1 fixtures, including TV picks and links to the most searched team schedules.
Related matches
More opening-weekend fixtures
Opening match
Arsenal v Coventry City
Friday, August 21, 2026 - 20:00 UK time - Sky Sports
Opening weekendHull City v Manchester United
Saturday, August 22, 2026 - 12:30 UK time - TNT Sports
Opening weekendManchester City v AFC Bournemouth
Sunday, August 23, 2026 - 14:00 UK time - Sky Sports
Monday fixtureFulham v Chelsea
Monday, August 24, 2026 - 20:00 UK time - Sky Sports
FAQ
Fixture questions
When is Newcastle United v Liverpool?
Newcastle United v Liverpool is listed for Sunday, August 23, 2026.
What time does Newcastle United v Liverpool kick off?
Newcastle United v Liverpool is listed for 16:30 UK time.
Which TV channel has Newcastle United v Liverpool?
Newcastle United v Liverpool is listed for Sky Sports.
Sources checked 2026-08-28