The Premier League pre-season friendlies for the 2026/27 season are set to kick off, offering fans a glimpse into the future of English football. With a mix of international tours and domestic friendlies, these matches provide an opportunity for clubs to test their summer signings, experiment with new tactics, and build momentum ahead of the new season. Here's a breakdown of the fixtures, results, and key dates to mark in your calendar.
Arsenal
- August 5: Arsenal vs Real Betis, Dublin, 7:30 pm (BST)
- August 16: Community Shield - Arsenal vs Man City, Cardiff
Aston Villa
- August 7: Aston Villa vs Bayern Munich, Hong Kong
Bournemouth
- No fixtures announced
Brentford
- No fixtures announced
Brighton
- No fixtures announced
Chelsea
- July 28: Chelsea vs Western Sydney Wanderers, Sydney, 10:45 am (BST)
- August 1: Chelsea vs Tottenham, Sydney, 10:45 am (BST)
- August 5: Chelsea vs Juventus, Hong Kong, 12:30 pm (BST)
- August 8: Chelsea vs AC Milan, Jakarta, 1 pm (BST)
- August 11: Chelsea vs Johor Darul Ta'zim, Johor, 1 pm (BST)
Coventry
- July 18: Northampton vs Coventry, 2 pm
Crystal Palace
- No fixtures announced
Everton
- August 12: Everton vs Newcastle, Edinburgh, 5:15 pm
Fulham
- No fixtures announced
Hull City
- No fixtures announced
Ipswich
- No fixtures announced
Leeds
- July 25: Leeds vs Wrexham, Tampa, 12:30 am (BST)
- July 30: Leeds vs Sunderland, New Jersey, 12:30 am (BST)
- August 2: Leeds vs Liverpool, Chicago, 9 pm (BST)
- August 12: Leeds vs Man Utd, Dublin, 7:30 pm (BST)
Liverpool
- July 25: Liverpool vs Sunderland, Nashville, 11 pm (BST)
- July 29: Liverpool vs Wrexham, New York, 12:30 am (BST)
- August 2: Liverpool vs Leeds, Chicago, 9 pm (BST)
Manchester City
- August 1: Man City vs Inter, Hong Kong, 12:30 pm (BST)
- August 16: Community Shield - Arsenal vs Man City, Cardiff
Manchester United
- July 18: Man Utd vs Wrexham, Helsinki, 5 pm (BST)
- July 24: Man Utd vs Rosenborg, Trondheim, 5 pm (BST)
- August 1: Man Utd vs Atletico Madrid, Stockholm, 2 pm (BST)
- August 8: Man Utd vs PSG, Gothenburg, 4 pm (BST)
- August 12: Man Utd vs Leeds, Dublin, 7:30 pm (BST)
- August 15: Man Utd vs AC Milan, Wroclaw
Newcastle United
- August 12: Everton vs Newcastle, Edinburgh, 5:15 pm
Nottingham Forest
- No fixtures announced
Sunderland
- July 25: Sunderland vs Liverpool, Nashville, 11 pm (BST)
- July 30: Sunderland vs Leeds, New Jersey, 12:30 am (BST)
- August 2: Sunderland vs Wrexham, Philadelphia, 6 pm (BST)
Tottenham
- July 26: Tottenham vs Auckland FC, Auckland, 4:30 am (BST)
- July 29: Tottenham vs Sydney FC, Sydney, 10:45 am (BST)
- August 1: Tottenham vs Chelsea, Sydney, 10:45 am (BST)
Key Dates
- June 11: World Cup starts
- June 14: Scotland's opener vs Haiti (2 am)
- June 15: Summer transfer window opens
- June 17: England's opener vs Croatia (9 pm)
- June 19: Premier League fixtures released (10 am)
- July 19: World Cup final
- August 22-23: Premier League opening weekend
- August 27: Champions League league phase draw
- September 1: Transfer Deadline Day (window closes at 11 pm UK time)
- September 8-10: Champions League matchday 1
- May 30, 2027: Premier League final day
With the season fast approaching, these pre-season friendlies provide a crucial opportunity for teams to fine-tune their strategies and build team cohesion. As the Premier League gears up for another exciting campaign, fans can look forward to a summer of football, with the promise of thrilling matches and the anticipation of a new season ahead.
