Newcastle vs Bayer Leverkusen: Newcastle United will host Bayer Leverkusen at St. James’ Park on Saturday, August 15, 2026. The match is scheduled to kick-off at 3:00 PM BST (7:30 PM IST) and will give both teams another opportunity to fine-tune their squads before competitive football begins.
The fixture is particularly significant for Newcastle as new head coach Matthias Jaissle prepares to take charge of his first match at St. James’ Park. The game is part of the VisitMalta Weekender.
Newcastle vs Bayer Leverkusen Match Details
Match: Newcastle United vs Bayer 04 Leverkusen
Tournament: Club Pre-Season Friendly
Date: Saturday, August 15, 2026
Kick-off Time: 3:00 PM BST | 7:30 PM IST
Venue: St. James’ Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Event: VisitMalta Weekender
Competition Format: Pre-Season Club Friendly
Newcastle Expected Starting XI
Goalkeeper: Lukáš Horníček
Defenders: Leo Shahar, Malick Thiaw, Sven Botman, Dylan Charlton
Midfielders: Aladji Bamba, Joelinton
Forwards: Anthony Elanga, Yoane Wissa, Bazoumana Touré, William Osula
Formation: Not specified
Bayer Leverkusen Expected Starting XI
Goalkeeper: Janis Blaswich
Defenders: Arthur Vázquez, Loïc Badé, Jeanuël Belocian, Miguel Gutiérrez
Midfielders: Alex Fernández, Aleix García, Ibrahim Maza
Forwards: Ernest Poku, Martin Terrier, Victor Boniface
Formation: Not specified
Newcastle vs Bayer Leverkusen LIVE Streaming In UK
Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch Newcastle vs Bayer Leverkusen live through NUFC TV, which is available as an official pay-per-view option for £5.99.
The match will also be available through DAZN UK and Premier Sports 1 with a subscription.
Live Streaming: NUFC TV, DAZN UK, Premier Sports 1
Match Pass: £5.99 on NUFC TV
Kick-off: 3:00 PM BST, Saturday, August 15
Newcastle vs Bayer Leverkusen LIVE Streaming In USA
Football fans in the United States can watch Newcastle vs Bayer Leverkusen through Paramount+ and the CBS Sports Golazo Network.
Live Streaming: Paramount+, CBS Sports Golazo Network
Kick-off: 10:00 AM ET, Saturday, August 15
The pre-season friendly will take place at St. James’ Park in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.
Newcastle vs Bayer Leverkusen Recent Head-to-Head
Newcastle United and Bayer Leverkusen last met competitively in the UEFA Champions League group stage on December 10, 2025. The match at the BayArena ended in a 2-2 draw.
