What channel is Newcastle United v Manchester City on in the UK?

The channel has not been confirmed yet. TV selections are usually announced about six weeks before the match.

Is Newcastle United v Manchester City on free-to-air TV?

No. No Premier League match is shown live free to air in the UK. The free option is the BBC's highlights.

Where can I watch Newcastle United v Manchester City highlights?

Free-to-air highlights are on the BBC: Match of the Day on Saturday night, Match of the Day 2 on Sunday, and on BBC iPlayer.

Premier League · matchday 17 · UK TV guidechannel and kick-off checked at 22:38

What channel is Newcastle United v Manchester City on?

Newcastle United v Manchester City kicks off on Saturday 26 December at 8pm UK time, at St. James' Park, in the Premier League, matchday 17. The UK broadcasters have not confirmed a channel for this match yet; this page updates as soon as they do.

In the 15 previous meetings on record: 2 wins for Newcastle United, 2 draws, 11 wins for Manchester City.

Kick-off8pmSaturday 26 December · UK timeThe match page

On TV in the UKChannel to be confirmed: the broadcasters have not announced this round yet.Rights checked on 1 October 2026. No commission on links.

Venue and refereeStadiumSt. James' ParkCapacity52,305Refereeto be appointed

How they come into it

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Newcastle United9th · 8 points from 5

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Sat 19 SeptNewcastle United 2-1 Hull City
Mon 14 SeptLeeds United 4-1 Newcastle United
Sat 29 AugTottenham 0-2 Newcastle United
Sun 23 AugNewcastle United 2-2 Liverpool

Manchester City · 5 wins in a row

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Sun 20 SeptManchester City 5-3 Sunderland
Sun 13 SeptManchester United 0-1 Manchester City
Tue 8 SeptPorto 0-2 Manchester City
Sat 5 SeptManchester City 1-0 Coventry
Fri 28 AugCrystal Palace 1-4 Manchester City

Line-ups appear here as soon as our data provider publishes them, usually an hour before kick-off.

The questions people ask

What time does Newcastle United v Manchester City kick off?: Saturday 26 December at 8pm UK time, at St. James' Park.
What channel is Newcastle United v Manchester City on in the UK?: The channel has not been confirmed yet. TV selections are usually announced about six weeks before the match.
Is Newcastle United v Manchester City on free-to-air TV?: No. No Premier League match is shown live free to air in the UK. The free option is the BBC's highlights.
Where can I watch Newcastle United v Manchester City highlights?: Free-to-air highlights are on the BBC: Match of the Day on Saturday night, Match of the Day 2 on Sunday, and on BBC iPlayer.
What is the head-to-head record between Newcastle United and Manchester City?: 15 meetings on record: 2 wins for Newcastle United, 2 draws, 11 wins for Manchester City; goals 12-36.

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