Newcastle United official announcement – Coupang Play Series friendlies | OneFootball

Two Newcastle United friendlies have now had all details confirmed.

The Coupang Play Series will see both NUFC matches played in South Korea.

On Wednesday 30 July, Newcastle United will face Team K League, made up of the best players from South Korea’s domestic league, this will take place at the Suwon World Cup Stadium and is a local time 8pm kick-off.

Newcastle United will then take on Spurs at the Seoul World Cup Stadium on Sunday 3 August and that is also an 8pm local time kick-off.

Newcastle United official announcement – 13 June 2025:

‘We’ll face Team K League on 30 July and Tottenham Hotspur on 3 August.

Our pre-season trip to South Korea this summer will include matches against an all-star K League side and Tottenham Hotspur as part of the 2025 Coupang Play Series.

The Coupang Play Series will officially kick off on Wednesday 30 July when we face Team K League — a squad consisting of the best players from South Korea’s domestic league — at Suwon World Cup Stadium (kick-off 8pm KST).

We will then feature in the first Coupang Play Series clash between two Premier League sides, taking on Tottenham Hotspur at Seoul World Cup Stadium on Sunday 3 August (kick-off 8pm KST).

Peter Silverstone, Chief Commercial Officer at Newcastle United, outlined our ambition to connect with fans across the region: “We are proud to be bringing Newcastle United to South Korea for the first time as part of the Coupang Play Series” he told newcastleunited.com.

“Coupang Play recently became the Premier League’s official broadcast partner in South Korea so this series is a fantastic opportunity to connect with passionate fans in the region and showcase our amazing club.

“Two high-profile matches hosted at first-class facilities will provide unforgettable experiences for both local and traveling fans, while supporting preparations of the squad during an important period of pre-season.”

TICKET INFORMATION (FANS IN SOUTH KOREA)

Tickets for fans based in South Korea will be available during pre-sale and general sale windows, with pre-sale exclusively available to Coupang Play Sports Pass subscribers.

Team K League: Pre-sale – 25 June (8pm KST), general sale – 27 June (8pm KST)