Newcastle United hosted Liverpool on Sunday of the 2026–27 Premier League opening weekend.
The match was scheduled for Sunday, 23 August 2026, at St James’ Park. It was the final Sunday fixture, with a listed 16:30 UK kick-off and live television coverage.
The pairing was one of the most prominent opening-weekend fixtures because both clubs are established Premier League sides with large national and international followings. Newcastle entered the campaign at home, while Liverpool began the season on the road.
This fixture is easy to confuse with the other Sunday matches. Brighton & Hove Albion hosted Aston Villa, and Manchester City hosted AFC Bournemouth. The opening weekend therefore included three Sunday games, with Newcastle versus Liverpool occupying the latest scheduled Sunday slot.