Which teams played the 16:30 Sunday match on the 2026–27 Premier League opening weekend?

Newcastle United v Liverpool was the 16:30 Sunday match on the 2026–27 Premier League opening weekend.

The fixture was scheduled for Sunday, 23 August 2026, at St James’ Park in Newcastle upon Tyne. It was the final Premier League match played on the Sunday, following two simultaneous 14:00 fixtures involving Manchester City and Brighton & Hove Albion.

Newcastle United and Liverpool are historic English clubs with prominent league and European records. Their meeting gave the opening weekend one of its most recognizable pairings, alongside the London fixture between Fulham and Chelsea on Monday.

The time is an important detail because the opening weekend used several different kick-off slots. Arsenal v Coventry City was at 20:00 on Friday, Brentford v Tottenham Hotspur was at 17:30 on Saturday, and Fulham v Chelsea began at 20:00 on Monday. Sky Sports was listed as the broadcaster.