Newcastle United make the short trip to the Gateshead International Stadium to face Gateshead
Newcastle United head coach Eddie Howe(Image: Serena Taylor/Newcastle United via Getty Images)
Gateshead welcome Newcastle United on Saturday afternoon in a pre-season friendly ahead of the new campaign.
No sooner has the World Cup finished than domestic football gets right back in full swing, with both the north east sides getting ready for their respective seasons.
For the Magpies, Eddie Howe will be wanting to do better than last term’s 12th-placed Premier League finish.
They have endured a difficult summer to date, with Anthony Gordon and Sandro Tonali leaving the club – albeit for huge fees and with the blessing of the majority of supporters.
But were Bruno Guimaraes’ departure to Arsenal be sanctioned, then fans may begin to get a bit uneasy.
Howe will want to start the 2026/27 campaign with a bang and preparations continue against National League Gateshead today.
Here is everything you need to know….
What time is Gateshead v Newcastle?
Gateshead v Newcastle kicks off at 12.30pm BST on Saturday, July 25, at Gateshead International Stadium.
Is the game on TV?
All of the Toon’s pre-season schedule is being shown exclusively on newcastleunited.com or on the official Newcastle United app.
The pre-season match pass costs £24.99 for non-members, £14.99 for Mags members and £4.99 for Mags+ members.
Alternatively you can buy the matches individually for £5.99 or £6.99 – depending on which game of pre-season it is.
What about streaming?
You can stream the match via the Newcastle United app.
Quotes corner
Howe’s tribute to Kevin Keegan: “He was always willing to share his wisdom, offer encouragement and provide support, and I will always be grateful for that.
“Every conversation with Kevin left you feeling better.
“He had remarkable warmth and humour and also a love for football that touched everyone around him.”