As the countdown to the new Premier League season continues, clubs across England are stepping up their preparations with intensive training camps and a busy schedule of pre-season friendlies. These matches allow managers to experiment with tactics, integrate new signings, and improve player fitness before the opening weekend.
With the Premier League set to begin on 21 August, teams are travelling across Europe, Asia, Australia, and North America to face a variety of opponents. Fans looking for live scores and football updates throughout the summer can also follow the latest coverage at Football Score Today
All kick-off times are listed in BST.
AFC Bournemouth
- 24 July: St. Pauli vs Bournemouth – Saalfelden Arena, Austria (15:00)
- 30 July: Augsburg vs Bournemouth – Saalfelden Arena, Austria (15:00)
- 4 August: Bournemouth vs Genoa – Behind closed doors
- 8 August: Real Betis vs Bournemouth – Estadio de La Cartuja, Seville (19:30)
Arsenal
- 1 August: Girona vs Arsenal – Estadi Montilivi, Girona (19:00)
- 5 August: Arsenal vs Real Betis – Aviva Stadium, Dublin (19:30)
- 9 August: Arsenal vs Borussia Dortmund – Emirates Stadium, London (14:00)
- 16 August: Community Shield – Arsenal vs Manchester City – Principality Stadium, Cardiff (15:00)
Aston Villa
- 21 July: Walsall vs Aston Villa – Pallet-Track Bescot Stadium (19:30)
- 28 July: Aston Villa vs Real Sociedad – Pallet-Track Bescot Stadium (19:30)
- 1 August: Indonesia All-Stars vs Aston Villa – Gelora Bung Karno Stadium, Jakarta (19:00)
- 4 August: BG Pathum United vs Aston Villa – True BG Stadium, Thailand (19:30)
- 7 August: Aston Villa vs Bayern Munich – Kai Tak Stadium, Hong Kong (Time TBC)
- 15 August: Borussia Mönchengladbach vs Aston Villa – Borussia-Park (14:30)
Brentford
- 8 August: Stade Rennais vs Brentford – Roazhon Park, Rennes (17:00)
- 15 August: Brentford vs Eintracht Frankfurt – Gtech Community Stadium, London
Brighton & Hove Albion
- 25 July: Brighton vs Annecy – Behind closed doors
- 1 August: Brighton vs Strasbourg – Behind closed doors
- 8 August: Brighton vs Roma – Amex Stadium (15:00)
- 15 August: Brighton vs Bologna – Amex Stadium (15:00)
Chelsea
Chelsea have arranged one of the busiest international tours this summer.
- 28 July: Western Sydney Wanderers vs Chelsea – Accor Stadium, Sydney (10:45)
- 1 August: Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur – Accor Stadium, Sydney (10:45)
- 5 August: Chelsea vs Juventus – Kai Tak Stadium, Hong Kong (12:30)
- 8 August: Chelsea vs AC Milan – Gelora Bung Karno Stadium, Jakarta (13:00)
- 11 August: Johor Darul Ta’zim vs Chelsea – Sultan Ibrahim Stadium, Johor (13:00)
Coventry City
- 18 July: Northampton Town vs Coventry City – Sixfields Stadium (14:00)
- 8 August: Coventry City vs Espanyol – CBS Arena (17:30)
Crystal Palace
- 28 July: Crystal Palace vs Lens – Lake Como, Italy (18:00)
- 28 July: Crystal Palace vs FC Famalicão – Lake Como, Italy (19:30)
Everton
- 18 July: Dundee vs Everton – Dens Park (14:00)
- 25 July: Bolton Wanderers vs Everton – Toughsheet Community Stadium (15:00)
- 28 July: Stoke City vs Everton – bet365 Stadium (19:45)
- 1 August: Hamburg vs Everton – MHP Arena, Stuttgart (16:00)
- 8 August: Stuttgart vs Everton – MHP Arena (16:00)
- 12 August: Everton vs Newcastle United – Murrayfield, Edinburgh (17:15)
Fulham
No pre-season fixtures have been confirmed at the time of writing.
Hull City
No pre-season fixtures have been announced.
Ipswich Town
- 29 July: Ipswich Town vs Osasuna – JobServe Community Stadium, Colchester (19:45)
- 1 August: Oxford United vs Ipswich Town – Kassam Stadium (12:00)
- 1 August: Wycombe Wanderers vs Ipswich Town – Adams Park (16:00)
- 4 August: Ipswich Town vs Le Havre – Portman Road (19:45)
- 8 August: Ipswich Town vs Rayo Vallecano – Portman Road (15:00)
- 15 August: Union Berlin vs Ipswich Town – Stadion An der Alten Försterei (14:30)
Leeds United
- 25 July: Leeds United vs Wrexham – Raymond James Stadium, Tampa (00:30)
- 30 July: Leeds United vs Sunderland – Sports Illustrated Stadium, New Jersey (00:30)
- 2 August: Leeds United vs Liverpool – Soldier Field, Chicago (21:00)
- 8 August: Leeds United vs RB Leipzig – Elland Road (14:00)
- 12 August: Leeds United vs Manchester United – Croke Park, Dublin (19:30)
Liverpool
Liverpool’s summer schedule includes fixtures in the United States before returning to Anfield.
- 25 July: Liverpool vs Sunderland – Geodis Park, Nashville (23:00)
- 29 July: Liverpool vs Wrexham – Yankee Stadium, New York (00:30)
- 2 August: Liverpool vs Leeds United – Soldier Field, Chicago (21:00)
- 9 August: Liverpool vs Monaco – Anfield (14:30)
- 16 August: Liverpool vs Como – Anfield (18:00)
Manchester City
- 1 August: Manchester City vs Inter Milan – Kai Tak Stadium, Hong Kong (12:30)
- 5 August: Manchester City vs K-League All-Stars – Seoul World Cup Stadium
- 9 August: Manchester City vs Atlético Madrid – Seoul World Cup Stadium
- 16 August: Community Shield – Manchester City vs Arsenal – Principality Stadium, Cardiff (15:00)
Manchester United
- 18 July: Manchester United vs Wrexham – Helsinki Olympic Stadium (17:00)
- 24 July: Manchester United vs Rosenborg – Lerkendal Stadium, Trondheim (17:00)
- 1 August: Manchester United vs Atlético Madrid – Stockholm (14:00)
- 8 August: Manchester United vs Paris Saint-Germain – Gothenburg (16:00)
- 12 August: Manchester United vs Leeds United – Principality Stadium, Cardiff (15:00)
- 15 August: Manchester United vs AC Milan – Tarczyński Arena, Wrocław (15:45)
Newcastle United
- 18 July: Newcastle United vs Darlington – Behind closed doors
- 25 July: Gateshead vs Newcastle United – Gateshead International Stadium (12:30)
- 29 July: Bristol City vs Newcastle United – Ashton Gate (19:30)
- 8 August: Valencia vs Newcastle United – Mestalla (20:00)
- 12 August: Everton vs Newcastle United – Murrayfield (17:15)
- 15 August: Newcastle United vs Bayer Leverkusen – St James’ Park (15:00)
- 16 August: Newcastle United vs Strasbourg – St James’ Park (16:00)
Nottingham Forest
- 18 July: Notts County vs Nottingham Forest – Meadow Lane (15:00)
- 22 July: Nottingham Forest vs Blackburn Rovers – Estádio da Nora, Portugal (11:00)
- 26 July: Nottingham Forest vs Vitória – Behind closed doors
- 31 July: Nottingham Forest vs Sporting CP – Estádio Algarve (Time TBC)
- 12 August: Nottingham Forest vs Bayer Leverkusen – City Ground (19:45)
- 16 August: Nottingham Forest vs Brest – City Ground (14:00)
Sunderland
- 18 July: York City vs Sunderland – LNER Community Stadium (15:00)
- 25 July: Sunderland vs Liverpool – Geodis Park, Nashville (23:00)
- 30 July: Sunderland vs Leeds United – Sports Illustrated Stadium, New Jersey (00:30)
- 2 August: Sunderland vs Wrexham – Subaru Park, Pennsylvania (17:00)
- 8 August: Lens vs Sunderland – Behind closed doors (11:00)
- 8 August: Lens vs Sunderland – Stade Bollaert-Delelis (16:00)
- 15 August: Sunderland vs Rennes – Stadium of Light (15:00)
Tottenham Hotspur
- 22 July: Tottenham Hotspur vs MK Dons – Behind closed doors
- 26 July: Auckland FC vs Tottenham Hotspur – Eden Park, Auckland (04:30)
- 29 July: Sydney FC vs Tottenham Hotspur – Accor Stadium, Sydney (10:45)
- 1 August: Tottenham Hotspur vs Chelsea – Accor Stadium, Sydney (10:45)
- 8 August: Tottenham Hotspur vs Getafe – Behind closed doors
- 15 August: Tottenham Hotspur vs Hoffenheim – Tottenham Hotspur Stadium (15:00)
- 16 August: Tottenham Hotspur vs Hoffenheim – Behind closed doors
Why Pre-Season Matches Matter
Pre-season friendlies are about much more than results. Managers use these fixtures to fine-tune formations, assess academy prospects, give new signings valuable minutes, and build chemistry before competitive football returns. Although the outcomes do not affect league standings, performances can provide useful insight into a team’s readiness for the new campaign.
Supporters can also evaluate tactical changes, emerging young talent, and the impact of summer recruitment. For additional football schedules, live scores, and match updates during the pre-season period, visit Football Score Today
Final Thoughts
The Premier League’s pre-season programme promises an exciting summer of football, with clubs travelling across the globe to prepare for another demanding campaign. High-profile friendlies against European giants, international tours, and the Community Shield will offer fans an early look at their teams before the league season gets underway.
Whether your club is facing elite continental opposition or building momentum closer to home, these fixtures provide valuable preparation and plenty of entertainment ahead of the Premier League’s return.
