Newcastle United in Talks to Play at 67,000-Seat Murrayfield Stadium

If an agreement is reached, the match would be played at the 67,144-capacity home of Scottish Rugby and would offer Newcastle supporters the chance to attend one of the club’s biggest pre-season away days in recent years.

With Murrayfield’s vast capacity, thousands of tickets could be made available, making the short trip north an attractive option for the Toon Army.

The proposed Murrayfield fixture is understood to be just one of several domestic friendlies Newcastle are exploring as they finalise preparations for the 2026/27 season.

Eddie Howe’s squad are expected to begin pre-season with a warm-weather training camp in La Manga, a destination the club has used previously. During that trip, Newcastle could also face opposition from La Liga as part of their overseas preparations.

Club officials are also believed to be working on a high-profile home friendly at St James' Park, with several major European sides under consideration.

The proposed match could have significance beyond Newcastle’s preparations for the new campaign.

According to RUCK sources, the fixture may allow the club to evaluate Murrayfield as a potential temporary home if Newcastle choose to redevelop St James' Park rather than relocate to a new stadium.

With a capacity exceeding 67,000, Murrayfield is one of the few venues in the UK capable of accommodating Newcastle’s large fanbase while major construction work takes place.

By staging a pre-season match there, Newcastle would gain valuable insight into supporter demand, travel logistics, ticketing arrangements and the overall matchday experience. In effect, the fixture could serve as an informal “test event” for any future temporary move.

Murrayfield has been mentioned previously as a realistic short-term solution should Newcastle opt to rebuild or significantly expand St James' Park.

The club’s ongoing review of stadium options includes both redevelopment and relocation, but many supporters favour remaining on the current city-centre site.

If that route is chosen, a temporary relocation would likely be necessary during construction, and Murrayfield’s scale and infrastructure make it one of the strongest candidates.

While any such move remains speculative, the possibility adds an extra layer of intrigue to Newcastle’s proposed summer trip to Edinburgh.

For now, talks over the Everton friendly remain at an early stage, and no final agreement has been announced.

However, if the match goes ahead, it could provide Newcastle with far more than a routine pre-season outing. It would offer supporters a memorable away day, give Eddie Howe’s side a competitive test against Premier League opposition, and potentially provide club executives with a first-hand assessment of a stadium that could one day play a significant role in Newcastle United’s future.

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