Newcastle United official statement as 2025 summer plans take shape
Newcastle United have confirmed their second pre-season friendly of the summer.
Eddie Howe’s side travel north of the border on Saturday, July 19 to take on Scottish Premiership champions Celtic, where the two teams will compete for the first-ever Adidas trophy.
The German sportswear giants are the official kit partner of both clubs.
Newcastle last visited Celtic Park under Sir Bobby Robson in 2004 but have twice played at St James’ Park since then, having been visitors for Alan Shearer’s testimonial in 2006 and in a friendly the following summer.
The Magpies have been allocated 7,200 away tickets, which are expected to sell out.
Eddie Howe & Brendan Rodgers react as Celtic v Newcastle United announced
"Travelling to Glasgow, to face Celtic, is a great opportunity to test ourselves as we gear up for Premier League and European football next season," said Newcastle head coach Eddie Howe. “We'll face a top team at an historic ground, with a big away crowd there to support us."
Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers added: “I’m really looking forward to this match in the summer and I think it will be a great occasion for both sets of players and supporters, as well as being really important in our build up to next year.
“Eddie and his team, like ourselves, have enjoyed a great season and I know we will face a tough test from a top Premier League side.
"As Champions, we will aim to enjoy a good pre-season to get us ready for the challenges of next year at home and abroad, and this really exciting match will provide great preparation for us.”
Newcastle United head to Asia for pre-season tour
Following the game at Parkhead, Howe’s men head to Singapore, where they will face Premier League rivals Arsenal at the 55,000-capacity Singapore National Stadium on Sunday, July 27.
It is the club’s first visit to Singapore since 1996 when, under Kevin Keegan. Newcastle beat an ‘S-League All Stars’ team 5-0. New world-record signing Alan Shearer was even presented to the crowd before kick-off.
Peter Silverstone, Chief Commercial Officer at Newcastle United said: "This will be one of the standout pre-season matches taking place anywhere in Asia this summer.
"The National Stadium in Singapore is a magnificent setting and we're expecting a packed stadium given the love for the Premier League and for both clubs that exists across Asia.
"On the pitch, the team will have access to elite facilities, while off the pitch we have another wonderful opportunity to meet and engage with our supporters and partners in an exciting market.
"We want to thank the tour promoter TEG and the Singapore Tourism Board for inviting the club to be part of the Festival of Football."
United are then set to fly to South Korea with talks held over facing Tottenham Hotspur and an All Stars in Seoul. “More pre-season fixture news will be announced soon,” according to the club website.