The Newcastle United first team coaching staff for the 2017–18 season consists of the following: Source: [citation needed] As of 28 June 2017, Newcastle United have announced six pre-season friendlies against Heart of Midlothian, Preston North End, Bradford City, FSV Mainz, VfL Wolfsburg and Hellas Verona.

[46][47][48][49][50][51] On 12 March 2018, Newcastle United announced they would be playing Belgian side Royal Antwerp on 18 March 2018 at the Pinatar Arena in Murcia, Spain.

[54] Newcastle United entered the EFL Cup in the second round and were drawn at home against Nottingham Forest.

[55] Newcastle United entered the FA Cup in the third round and were drawn at home to Luton Town.

[56] Newcastle United then progressed into the fourth round and were drawn away to Chelsea.