NEWCASTLE will kick-off their Champions League campaign with a trip to the San Siro to face AC Milan, as the fixture schedule and dates were confirmed for United's return to European football.

Eddie Howe's side head for Milan to face the seven-time winners on matchday one on Tuesday, September 19 (5.45pm kick-off).

They will then welcome PSG to St James' Park on what will be a mouthwatering night on Wednesday, October 4 (8pm).

A home game against Dortmund follows on Wednesday, October 25 (8pm) before a trip to Westfalenstadion to face the German side on Tuesday, November 7 (5.45pm).

An away game at PSG is next on Tuesday, November 28 (8pm) before the group stage concludes with the visit of AC Milan to St James' Park on Wednesday, December 13 (8pm).

Newcastle say ticket details will be announced shortly.

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The fixture list in full:

Matchday 1: AC Milan v Newcastle United - Tuesday, September 19 - 5.45pm.

Matchday 2: Newcastle United v Paris Saint-Germain - Wednesday, October 4 - 8pm

Matchday 3: Newcastle United v Borussia Dortmund - Wednesday, October 25 - 8pm

Matchday 4: Borussia Dortmund v Newcastle United - Tuesday, November 7 - 5.45pm

Matchday 5: Paris Saint-Germain v Newcastle United - Tuesday, November 28 - 8pm

Matchday 6: Newcastle United v AC Milan - Wednesday, December 13 - 8pm