The Premier League 2025/26 season delivers another blockbuster in Round 2 as Newcastle United hosts Liverpool at St James’ Park. Both clubs are eyeing an early statement victory in what promises to be one of the biggest matches of the weekend. Here’s everything you need to know about how to watch live.
Match Details
- Fixture: Newcastle United vs. Liverpool
- Competition: Premier League – Round 2
- Date: Monday, August 25, 2025
- Kickoff Time: 3:00 PM ET
- Venue: St James’ Park, Newcastle
How to Watch in the United States
- Television: UNIVERSO, USA Network
- Streaming: Available through fuboTV and UNIVERSO NOW (with subscription)
Fans with cable can tune in to USA Network or UNIVERSO for live coverage, while cord-cutters can stream the match on fuboTV or UNIVERSO NOW.
Why You Should Watch
- Newcastle United: The Magpies are looking to make a strong early-season push after battling to a 0–0 draw against Aston Villa. Their defensive resilience will be tested against one of the league’s most dangerous attacks.
- Liverpool: The Reds started the season with a 4–2 win over Bournemouth and look sharp going forward. Jürgen Klopp’s side will aim to continue their momentum on the road.
- High Stakes: With both teams targeting Champions League places, these head-to-head fixtures could play a huge role in the standings later in the season.
Recent Form Snapshot
Newcastle United (last 3 matches):
- Aston Villa 0–0 Newcastle
- Newcastle 0–2 Atlético Madrid
- Newcastle 2–2 Espanyol
Liverpool (last 3 matches):
- Liverpool 4–2 Bournemouth
- Crystal Palace 2–2 Liverpool
- Liverpool 3–2 Athletic Bilbao
Final Thoughts
The Newcastle vs. Liverpool clash kicks off on Monday, August 25, at 3:00 PM ET live from St James’ Park. Fans in the U.S. can watch on USA Network and UNIVERSO, or stream via fuboTV and UNIVERSO NOW. With attacking firepower on both sides, this is a must-watch showdown early in the Premier League season.