As we prepare for the demands of both domestic and Champions League football, it's vital that we get the full squad up to speed. That's why we've added this extra friendly - we want Eddie Howe's team fighting fit for our opening Premier League clash against Aston Villa, before we host last season's champions Liverpool at St. James' Park the following weekend.
This additional fixture also gives more fans the chance to see the team in action before the 2025/26 season kicks off.
Espanyol, who are celebrating their 125th anniversary, will be another fitting opponent as we continue our preparations for a much-anticipated return to European football.
The Friday night match sets the tone for a brilliant weekend of football, with both our men's and women's teams facing Atlético Madrid in the Sela Cup the following day.
Kick-off against Espanyol is at 7:30pm (BST) on Friday, 8th August, and tickets start at just £20 for adults and £10 for concessions.
We can't wait to see you back at St. James' Park as we gear up for another unforgettable season.
TICKETS ON GENERAL SALE FROM 24th JUNE
Tickets will be released on general sale at 10am on Tuesday, 24th June via book.newcastleunited.com.
Hospitality packages in Club St. James' - including Directors Box seating, hospitality suite access, a two-course pre-match meal and matchday programme - are available from £150+VATpp. Call to book from 10am on Tuesday, 24th June: 0191 201 8444.
'AN ACTION-PACKED PRE-SEASON'
Our pre-season journey kicks off with a trip to face Celtic in Glasgow on 19th July, before heading to Asia on an international tour.
The team will take on Arsenal in the Singapore Festival of Football on 27th July, followed by two fixtures in South Korea - Team K League on 30th July and Tottenham Hotspur on 3rd August - as part of the 2025 Coupang Play Series.
St. James' Park will welcome the squad home for the clash against Espanyol on 8th August, setting the scene for the Sela Cup the following day, where our men's and women's teams will face counterparts from Atlético Madrid in a thrilling double header.
Additional details about our pre-season fixtures can be found here.
