Making their first ever trip to Dillingham Park for a 3pm kick-off, the Falcons’ first home game follows on Friday September 15 when Bedford Blues are the visitors to Kingston Park Stadium (7.45pm).

Sale Sharks visit Newcastle a week later with another 7.45pm kick-off on Friday September 22, before the Falcons travel to Leicester Tigers.

The 3pm kick-off on Saturday September 30 sees the Falcons looking for a repeat of last season’s Premiership Rugby Cup result at Mattioli Woods Welford Road, when a last-minute converted try delivered a 32-31 triumph.

The group campaign comes to a climax on Sunday October 8 when Caldy make their first ever visit to Kingston Park, lining up for a 2.15pm kick-off.

Newcastle Falcons season ticket holders who book their package before close of business on Tuesday July 18 will receive entry into the Bedford Blues and Sale Sharks games.

[**Click here**][1] to buy your season ticket.

Supporters booking after July 18 will receive entry into the Bedford game.

Details regarding match-by-match prices for Premiership Rugby Cup home games will be announced in due course.

The format for this year’s tournament sees four pools, with each club playing four games. The four pool winners progress through to the semi-finals on the weekend of February 16/17/18, with the final being held on the weekend of March 15/16/17.

**PREMIERSHIP RUGBY CUP FIXTURES**

**Sat Sep 9:** v Ampthill (away, 3pm)

**Fri Sep 15:** v Bedford Blues (home, 7.45pm)

**Fri Sep 22:** v Sale Sharks (home, 7.45pm)

**Sat Sep 30:** v Leicester Tigers (away, 3pm)

**Sun Oct 8:** v Caldy (home, 2.15pm)

**Feb 16/17/18:** Semi-final

**Mar 15/16/17:** Final

Newcastle Falcons’ Gallagher Premiership fixtures will be announced on the morning of Tuesday July 18, with all nine regular-season home games covered by the season ticket.

The club’s EPCR Challenge Cup fixtures have already been announced, and can be viewed by [**clicking here**][2].

[1]: https://www.eticketing.co.uk/newcastle-falcons/EDP/Season/Index/1850?returnUrl=/newcastle-falcons/Seasons/Seasons
[2]: https://www.newcastlefalcons.co.uk/news/story/Montpellier-at-home-to-kick-off-Euro-campaign