Newcastle United Confirms 2025/26 Champions League Fixtures Across Europe

Newcastle United's opponents for the 2025-26 Champions League league phase have been revealed following the draw held in Monaco. The Magpies will face a challenging group including FC Barcelona, Benfica, PSV Eindhoven, Athletic Club, Paris Saint-Germain, Bayer Leverkusen, Marseille, and Union SG, with a mix of home and away fixtures. The competition features a new 36-team league format where the top eight teams progress directly to the Round of 16, while those finishing ninth to 24th enter a knockout play-off. Match dates and kick-off times have been announced, with Newcastle hosting Barcelona, Benfica, PSV, and Athletic Club at St. James' Park, while traveling to PSG, Leverkusen, Marseille, and Union SG. Despite recent transfer frustrations and club uncertainties, the Champions League campaign has renewed excitement among fans and the squad. Newcastle is offering exclusive hospitality packages for home games, with ticket details and membership ballots being released in due course.