Is Newcastle vs Liverpool on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch Premier League fixture
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New Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola takes charge of the Reds in a competitive fixture for the first time as they face Newcastle United in their opening game of the 2026/27 season.
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The Reds begin the new Premier League season with plenty of questions surrounding the squad, which Iraola has himself admitted was “thin” in some areas.
But hopes are high as Liverpool once again hope to challenge for the title, with the likes of Alexander Isak, Florian Wirtz and new signing Jeremy Jacquet expected to shine this year.
As for Newcastle, they are another club starting a new era this season, with Matthias Jaissle having replaced the long-serving Eddie Howe over the summer.
The German has his work cut out after losing the likes of Sandro Tonali, Bruno Guimaraes and Anthony Gordon over the summer.
But a win in a huge opening game against Liverpool would be the perfect start as he looks to endear himself to the Magpies faithful.
Here’s everything you need to know.
When is Newcastle vs Liverpool?
Newcastle host Liverpool at St James’ Park on Sunday 23 August, with kick-off at 4.30pm BST.
How can I watch it?
Viewers in the UK can watch the match on Sky Sports Main Event, with coverage following Manchester City vs Bournemouth. If you’re not a Sky customer, you can grab a NOWTV Day Pass here to watch without a subscription.
Team news
Newcastle will only be without two members of the squad, though it is two key members as both Joelinton and Tino Livramento are sidelined.
Iraola will be without four members of his first-team squad, with Joe Gomez, Hugo Ekitike, Conor Bradley and Giovanni Leoni all sidelined for the first few weeks of the season at least.
Predicted line-ups
Newcastle XI: Ramsdale; Schar, Thiaw, Botman, Hall; Ramsey, Miley; Elanga, Woltemade, Barnes; Wissa.
Liverpool XI: Alisson; Frimpong, Jacquet, van Dijk, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Szoboszlai; Ngumoha, Wirtz, Gakpo; Isak.