What channel is Newcastle United v Sunderland 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 Sunderland 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 Sunderland 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 14 · UK TV guidechannel and kick-off checked at 21:39

What channel is Newcastle United v Sunderland on?

Newcastle United v Sunderland kicks off on Saturday 5 December at 3pm UK time, at St. James' Park, in the Premier League, matchday 14. The UK broadcasters have not confirmed a channel for this match yet; this page updates as soon as they do.

Newcastle United are 9th with 8 points from 5 matches; Sunderland are 14th with 4 points, 2 defeats in a row. In the 15 previous meetings on record: 3 wins for Newcastle United, 4 draws, 8 wins for Sunderland.

Kick-off3pmSaturday 5 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

Full head to head →

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

Sunderland14th · 4 points from 5 · 2 defeats in a row

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Sun 20 SeptManchester City 5-3 Sunderland
Wed 16 SeptSunderland 1-0 Alkmaar
Sat 12 SeptSunderland 0-2 Arsenal
Sat 5 SeptBrentford 1-1 Sunderland
Sun 30 AugSunderland 1-0 Fulham

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 Sunderland kick off?: Saturday 5 December at 3pm UK time, at St. James' Park.
What channel is Newcastle United v Sunderland 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 Sunderland 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 Sunderland 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 Sunderland?: 15 meetings on record: 3 wins for Newcastle United, 4 draws, 8 wins for Sunderland; goals 15-21.

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