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Match centre
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Team news: Newcastle United and Manchester City
Injuries, suspensions and who is available for both sides. Confirmed line-ups appear in the match centre above about an hour before kick-off.
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Manchester City
Head to head
The Head to head tab in the match centre above shows every recent meeting between Newcastle United and Manchester City on record.
Match officials
Referee
The referee for Newcastle United v Manchester City has not been published yet. The Premier League publishes each round's match officials on the Monday of match week, and this page carries the name once it is out.
So far this season: Newcastle United's referees and Manchester City's referees, the VAR overturns in Newcastle United and Manchester City games, and who is refereeing the next round.
Where to watch
On TV
Sky Sports has picked it to show live, and the exact channel is confirmed nearer the day. Sky Sports and TNT Sports share the live Premier League games in the UK, and the highlights are on Match of the Day on the BBC.
Listen to Newcastle United v Manchester City on radio
Live radio commentary is on BBC Radio 5 Live or talkSPORT, which share every Premier League game outside the Saturday 3pm slot. BBC Local Radio and the clubs' own commentary services cover games too.
Tickets and hospitality
Tickets
Tickets are sold by Newcastle United, and around 3,000 Manchester City fans are housed in the Leazes Stand. Away tickets usually go to season-ticket holders and members first.
Newcastle United v Manchester City hospitality
Matchday hospitality for this game means a premium seat plus dining or lounge access at St James' Park, booked directly with Newcastle United's official hospitality team at their hospitality site. Our Newcastle United hospitality guide covers the lounges at St James' Park and how booking works. Packages and prices vary by fixture and sit on the club's own pages; big games sell out early, so book ahead. It is the official route only; hospitality bought from resellers can be refused entry.
We never sell or resell tickets. Prices, availability and kick-off can move, so confirm on Newcastle United's official pages before booking.
Getting to St James' Park
St James' Park is in Newcastle. For the full travel rundown, the nearest stations, driving, parking and the away end, see the Newcastle United away-day guide, all checked against the club's own pages.
Follow both clubs
Newcastle United last beat Hull City 2-1. Manchester City last beat Sunderland 5-3. Each club hub has their full fixtures and results, the live table, squad and news through the season.
The reverse fixture at Etihad Stadium: Manchester City v Newcastle United →
Common questions
When is the game?
Saturday 26 December at St James' Park in Newcastle. The kick-off time is confirmed nearer the day.
Where are Manchester City fans seated?
Visiting supporters are in the Leazes Stand at St James' Park, with a typical allocation of around 3,000. Away tickets go to season-ticket holders and members first.
Is it on TV in the UK?
Yes. Sky Sports is showing it live in the UK, and the exact channel is confirmed nearer the day.
Travel details checked against official club sources, August 2026. Kick-off and TV can change, so confirm on the official site.