Newcastle United v Liverpool: Premier League 2026-27 opener, kick-off time and TV channels
Newcastle United and Liverpool meet at St. James’ Park in Newcastle upon Tyne on Sunday, August 23, for the opening match of the Premier League 2026-27 season, with kick-off scheduled for 9 p.m. IST. Fans in India can watch the game live on the Star Sports Network and via Jio Hotstar.
Last season's meetings between the clubs produced late drama: Liverpool's trip to Tyneside finished with a 100th-minute goal by youngster Rio Ngumoha against 10-man hosts, while the Reds recovered from behind to win 4-1 in the reverse fixture. Andoni Iraola begins his competitive tenure as Liverpool manager in this match and, according to the coverage, would accept any victory on his competitive debut. The report says Iraola will expect an aggressive display built on intense pressing, a style he learned while spearheading Bournemouth's rise. The fixture is described as hardly the easiest start for the Spaniard.
Broadcast arrangements for the fixture are regional: in India the match will be shown live on the Star Sports Network and streamed on Jio Hotstar, while viewers in the host nation can watch via Sky Sports. Nigerian viewers can follow the game on SuperSport and Canal+. In the United States the fixture will be available on NBC Sports and Universo.
Liverpool are portrayed as likely to seek advantage from Newcastle’s ongoing search for a new identity without its superstars. The coverage raises the question of whether Newcastle can maintain composure in front of a boisterous hometown crowd. Whatever the outcome, the narrative expects a high-intensity game shaped by Liverpool’s pressing approach.
The article includes the following message as part of the match coverage: "Our 2026/27 Premier League campaign begins with a trip to Newcastle United 👊 UP THE REDS! 🔴 #NEWLIV pic.twitter.com/9zH6851Dfr"
For further updates the piece directs readers to follow Khel Now on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram; to download the Khel Now Android App or IOS App; and to join its community on Telegram. The report was written by Rajarshi, who earned a bachelor's degree in mass media, began his career as a sports writer in 2019 and has been working in the field for over six years. He is described as a devoted fan of Lionel Messi and Barcelona, having represented his college at the state level, and as someone who, in addition to covering football, enjoys playing the game, watching movies and experimenting with new recipes; cooking is noted as one of his favorite hobbies.
The match serves as the opening fixture of the 2026/27 Premier League campaign and will kick off at 9 p.m. IST on Sunday, August 23, at St. James’ Park.