Dates, opposition and venues for Newcastle United pre-season tour of Japan now confirmed


 
 
 
 
 
 

There had been ongoing claims that Newcastle United will be heading to Japan in pre-season.

With plans for a return trip to the United States said to be shelved, this alternative put forward.

Over in Japan they had reported dates, opposition and venues for a Newcastle United pre-season visit.

Now on Tuesday morning the club have confirmed details.

Playing at the Saitama Stadium on Wednesday 31 July, Urawa Red Diamonds v Newcastle United is the first friendly in Japan.

The Saitama Stadium is the largest football-specific stadium in Japan with a capacity of around 62,000 and it is where Urawa Red Diamonds play their home matches.

Then on Saturday 3 August, two weeks before the Premier League season kicks off, Newcastle will play Yokohama F Marinos

at the National Stadium in Toyko.

A lot of important dates for Newcastle United fans coming up this summer, so we have compiled the following calendar to watch out for:

Wednesday 15 May 2024 – Man U v Newcastle (8pm) Sky Sports

Sunday 19 May 2024 – Brentford v Newcastle (4pm)

Wednesday 22 May 2024 – Tottenham v Newcastle friendly (at MCG – Melbourne Cricket Ground)

Wednesday 22 May 2024 – Europa League final in Dublin.

Friday 24 May 2024 – A-League All Stars team v Newcastle friendly (at Marvel Stadium, Melbourne)

Saturday 25 May / Sunday 26 May 2024 – Hong Kong Soccer Sevens

Sunday 26 May 2024 – Championship play-off final. Decides which will be the 20th Premier League club for the 2024/25 season.

Friday 31 March 2024 – First ever time the Lionesses playing at St James’ Park. England women’s team v France in European Championship group qualifier.

Saturday 1 June 2024 – Champions League final at Wembley.

Monday 3 June 2024 – England men’s team playing warm-up match for Euros at St James Park against Bosnia & Herzegovina. Possibility of Anthony Gordon, Kieran Trippier and other NUFC players potentially playing.

Friday 7 June 2024 – Launch of first replica kit of new Adidas deal, the 2024/25 Newcastle United home shirt.

Friday 14 June 2024 – European Championship 2024 finals  in Germany kick-off, with numerous NUFC players potentially involved.

Friday 14 June 2024 – Summer transfer window is expected to open (no official confirmation but universal expectation in media that it will be same as last season). However, international deals will only be able to be confirmed / processed from 1 July 2024 onwards.

Tuesday 18 June 2024 – Premier League fixtures released at 9am.

Thursday 20 June 2024 – Copa America kicks off, with Bruno (but not Joelinton) now named in the Brazil squad and very likely Miguel Almiron set to be involved with Paraguay.

Sunday 14 July 2024 – European Championships final.

Sunday 14 July 2024 – Copa America final.

Saturday 17 August 2024 – Weekend that 2024/25 Premier League season kicks off.

Monday 2 September 2024 – Summer transfer window is expected to close, waiting on official confirmation but this believed to be the date.

Sunday 25 May 2025 – The final round of 2024/25 Premier League fixtures will be played.