Newcastle United present new crest for first time since 1988

Newcastle United have unveiled a new club crest, the first change since 1988, with the emblem set to be used from the 2027/28 season, according to several media reports.

St James’ Park, à Newcastle upon Tyne

Photo: christopher.durant from wallsend, UK — CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (new window)

Newcastle United have officially presented their new club emblem, a change that comes for the first time since 1988, as reported by Globo, Mundo Deportivo, Terra, Daily Mail, TuttoMercatoWeb and Bola na Rede. The new crest will be introduced from the 2027/28 season, according to Terra and Bola na Rede.

A fan-driven choice

The design process followed over two years of consultations with supporters, as noted by TuttoMercatoWeb. The Daily Mail adds that fans were given a "final and decisive say" in the selection. The club described the emblem as an evolution of its historical symbol, developed after a long period of dialogue with the fanbase.

Official confirmation

Newcastle United confirmed the move in a statement, with the new crest replacing the one used since 1988. The announcement was made on Thursday, 1 October, according to the sources. The club's decision follows a process that involved direct input from supporters, a point highlighted by multiple outlets.

Next steps

The new crest will come into use starting with the 2027/28 season, as stated by Terra and Bola na Rede. No further details on the design or its application were provided in the reports.

Sources

  1. ge (Globo)Newcastle divulga novo escudo que será utilizado a partir de 2027/28 (new window)ge.globo.com
  2. Mundo DeportivoEl Newcastle presenta su nuevo escudo (new window)mundodeportivo.com
  3. TerraNewcastle apresenta novo escudo que será usado a partir de 2027/28 (new window)terra.com.br
  4. Daily MailNewcastle United unveil new crest for first time since 1988 - after giving fans 'final and decisive say' (new window)dailymail.com
  5. TuttoMercatoWebIl Newcastle United presenta il nuovo stemma: scelto dai tifosi dopo oltre 2 anni di consultazioni (new window)tuttomercatoweb.com
  6. Bola na RedeNewcastle apresenta novo emblema (new window)bolanarede.pt