Overview

• The 2025 Coupang Play Series is one of Asia’s biggest summer sporting events organized by Pitch and Coupang Corp. to showcase top European clubs.
• Newcastle United will face a K-League Select XI composed of All-Stars from the South Korean domestic league in one of two scheduled friendlies.
• An all-Premier League showdown against Tottenham Hotspur will see Eddie Howe’s side take on Son Heung-min’s team on neutral ground.
• Ahead of the South Korea leg, Newcastle are set to play Celtic at Parkhead on July 19 and Arsenal in Singapore on July 27.
• The Magpies arrive fresh from their first domestic trophy in 70 years after winning the March EFL Cup and boast a 23-goal season from striker Alexander Isak.