Latest. VisitMalta Weekender: French and Italian sides complete pre-season lineup

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Newcastle United will host French Ligue 1 side RC Strasbourg Alsace and Italian Serie A Femminile outfit Inter Women this August, as part of the 'VisitMalta Weekender 2026.'

A Sunday double-header against top-tier French and Italian opposition completes the lineup for the home pre-season competition, which kicks off against German giants Bayer 04 Leverkusen.

Scheduled for 15–16 August, the two-day festival of football offers both the Magpies’ men’s and women’s squads a chance to sharpen pre-season preparations in front of a home crowd.

All matches across an action-packed weekend will be contested for VisitMalta Cup silverware, adding extra incentive for the club's return to St. James' Park this summer.

SATURDAY 15 AUGUST

Eddie Howe’s squad open the VisitMalta Weekender with the previously announced fixture against German Bundesliga side Bayer 04 Leverkusen, kicking off at 3.00pm.

SUNDAY 16 AUGUST (DOUBLE HEADER)

Newcastle United Women take centre-stage as part of a Sunday double-header.

Tanya Oxtoby’s team challenge last season’s Serie A Femminile runners-up, Inter Women, for the women's VisitMalta Cup silverware at 1.00pm.

Eddie Howe's team then return to the pitch at 4.00pm to close out the weekend against French Ligue 1 side Strasbourg.

‘VISIT MALTA WEEKENDER’ SCHEDULE

Saturday 15 August, 3.00pm (BST): Newcastle United v Bayer Leverkusen Sunday 16 August, 1.00pm (BST): Newcastle United Women v Inter Women Sunday 16 August, 4.00pm (BST): Newcastle United v Strasbourg

TICKET INFORMATION

Season Ticket Holders and Mags Members can take advantage of an early‑bird offer available until Wednesday 22 July, covering entry to all three fixtures across the VisitMalta Weekender.

Full Weekender Ticket (Early Bird offer until 22 July)

Premium Bars: Adult – £50 / Concession – £25 General Admission: Adult – £40 / Concession – £20 Day 1 – Newcastle United v Bayer Leverkusen

Premium Bars: Adult – £30 / Concession – £15 General Admission: Adult – £25 \ Concession – £12.50 Adult & Concession combo: £60 (includes 2 adults and 2 concessions)

Day 2 - Newcastle United Women v Inter Women / Newcastle United v Strasbourg

Premium Bars: Adult – £30 / Concession – £15 General Admission: Adult – £25 / Concession – £12.50 Adult & Concession combo: £60 (includes 2 adults and 2 concessions)

HOSPITALITY PACKAGES

A range of hospitality packages will also be available across the VisitMalta Weekender.

Fans can choose from the Barracks package (£188 + VAT per person) or Wings (£250 + VAT per person) for Saturday's fixture against Bayer 04 Leverkusen.

On Sunday, premium tickets are available for £80 + VAT per person, which includes a Directors' Box seat, deli sandwich, side dish and tea and coffee voucher.

Book now via book.newcastleunited.com/hospitality

TICKETS ON SALE FROM 8 JULY

Season Ticket Holders and Mags Members can purchase tickets from 12 noon on Wednesday 8 July, with general sale beginning at 12 noon on Thursday 9 July.

All tickets will be available via book.newcastleunited.com

VISIT MALTA

You can discover more about VisitMalta here.

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