New dates for the diary - Kit launch, 4 friendlies, Premier League kick-off, UCL draw and more

The 2022/23 season is over, the transfer window hasn't even opened and many of our non internationals are away on holiday before they return for pre-season training, but it promises to be a busy few months for Newcastle United.

We have a kit launch coming soon - which should unveil our new front-of-shirt sponsors replacing Fun88 - the 2023/24 fixtures to come next week, four pre-season friendlies to look forward to (including three in the USA) and the eagerly awaited Champions League draw in August.

Here's 12 key dates for the diary:

Friday 9 June 2023 - New kit launch

Wednesday 14 June 2023 - The summer transfer window opens

Thursday 15 June 2023 - The 2023/24 Premier League fixtures are announced at 9am

Tuesday 18 July 2023 - Rangers v Newcastle (7.45pm) - Pre-season friendly at Ibrox

Sunday 23 July 2023 - Newcastle v Aston Villa (7pm local time) Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia

Wednesday 26 July 2023 - Newcastle v Chelsea (8:15pm local time) Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta

Friday 28 July 2023 - Newcastle v Brighton (7:30pm – Local time) Red Bull Arena, New Jersey

Saturday 12 August 2023 - The 2023/24 Premier League season kicks off this weekend

Thursday 31 August 2023 - Champions League group stage draw is made

Friday 1 September 2023 - The summer transfer window closes at 11pm

Saturday 9 September 2023 - No Premier League matches due to an international break

Tuesday 19 September - The first Champions League group matches kick off