St James' Park was scheduled to host Newcastle United against Liverpool in the 2026–27 Premier League opener.
Newcastle United were drawn at home to Liverpool on Sunday 23 August 2026. The match was scheduled for 16:30 and was the final fixture on the Sunday of the opening round.
St James' Park has been Newcastle’s home for more than a century. The stadium stands in the centre of Newcastle upon Tyne and is one of the most recognisable grounds in English football because of its steep stands and prominent city setting.
Liverpool’s home ground is Anfield, so this fixture was not played on Merseyside. The wording “Newcastle against Liverpool” identifies Newcastle as the home team and therefore points to St James' Park.