Liverpool was Newcastle United’s opponent in the 2026–27 Premier League opening round.
Newcastle United hosted Liverpool at St James’ Park on Sunday 23 August 2026. The fixture ended 2–2, giving both clubs a point in the first league table of the campaign.
The match was one of the weekend’s most prominent fixtures because both clubs are long-established members of English football’s top flight. Newcastle’s home ground is in the city centre and is widely known as St James’ Park, while Liverpool play their home matches at Anfield.
This fixture should not be confused with Liverpool’s other opening-round possibilities in earlier or later seasons. The question concerns the 2026–27 Premier League’s first matchweek, not a cup competition or a preseason meeting.