Newcastle United have confirmed that upcoming friendlies against 1860 Munich and Mainz 05 will be streamed live over the coming week.
Both games will be broadcast free of charge on the club’s official YouTube channel and on NUFC TV, giving fans the chance to follow the action as we step up our summer plans ahead of the 2022/23 season.
Here’s everything you need to know about our upcoming games, starting with Friday’s opener in the Alps:
- 15th July (Friday) – 1860 Munich (kick off 1.30m BST) at the SaalfeldenArena Bürgerau
- 18th July (Monday) – Mainz 05 (kick off 3pm BST) at the Kufstein Arena
The games will only be available to watch from the UK and Saudi Arabia, with new signings Sven Botman and Nick Pope set to make their first appearances for the club after putting pen to paper last month.
Official Newcastle United statement on July 11th (via nufc.co.uk):
Newcastle United’s pre-season friendlies against 1860 Munich and Mainz 05 will be broadcast live on NUFC TV and the club’s official YouTube channel.
The Magpies’ first team squad are currently based near Salzburg for a training camp and will take on 1860 Munich at the SaalfeldenArena Bürgerau on Friday, 15th July (kick-off 2.30pm local time, 1.30pm BST), then Mainz at the Kufstein Arena on Monday, 18th July (kick-off 4pm local time, 3pm BST).
And both games will be available to watch – in the UK and Saudi Arabia only – for free on NUFC TV and United’s YouTube channel.
Mainz finished eighth in Bundesliga last term while 1860 Munich – runners-up in the European Cup Winners’ Cup in 1964/65 and past champions of Germany – play in 3. Liga.
Eddie Howe’s side arrived in Austria on Sunday, having beaten neighbours Gateshead 5-1 in their first friendly, played behind closed doors, on Saturday.
Recent signings Sven Botman and Nick Pope are likely to make their Newcastle bows in the matches. Tickets for both games are still available to buy here.
