Yahoo Sports reports that Newcastle United’s preparations for the 2026-27 campaign will begin next month as Eddie Howe’s squad returns to work after a summer in which major changes are expected.
The club announced that players will report for pre-season training at The KNOX on Monday, July 13, before playing a behind-closed-doors friendly against Darlington at the end of the first week.
“Newcastle United will play three domestic friendlies in July before heading to Spain for a week-long training camp,” the club announced.
Pre-season preparation 💪We will play three domestic friendlies in July before a week-long training camp in Spain and a fixture against Valencia at the iconic Mestalla Stadium.Plans for the final weekend of pre-season at St.
James’ Park will be confirmed in due course.
Real action will start for Newcastle when they play their first public friendly, against Gateshead, at Gateshead International Stadium on Saturday, July 25.