Premier League Clubs Gear Up: Your Guide to Pre-Season Friendlies and How to Watch

As Euro 2024 and Copa America have been concluded, the focus now shifts to the pre-season friendlies for Premier League clubs ahead of the 2024/25 season.

These matches are crucial as teams prepare for the upcoming campaign, giving fans a chance to see new signings and assess the squad’s readiness.

Here’s a rundown of each Premier League team’s pre-season fixtures and where to watch them.

Arsenal’s Pre-Season Fixtures and How to Watch

• Arsenal vs Bournemouth – Thursday, July 25, 3.30am BST
• Arsenal vs Manchester United – Sunday, July 28, 1am BST
• Liverpool vs Arsenal – Thursday, August 1, 12.30am BST
• Arsenal vs Bayer Leverkusen – Wednesday, August 7, 6pm BST
• Arsenal vs Lyon – Sunday, August 11, 2pm BST

All matches can be streamed via the Arsenal website.

Aston Villa’s Pre-Season Fixtures and How to Watch

• Columbus Crew vs Aston Villa – Sunday, July 28, 1am BST
• RB Leipzig vs Aston Villa – Thursday, August 1, 1am BST
• Club America vs Aston Villa – Saturday, August 3, 10.30pm BST
• Aston Villa vs Athletic Club – Wednesday, August 7, 7.30pm BST
• Borussia Dortmund vs Aston Villa – Saturday, August 10, 4pm BST

Available on Villa TV.

Bournemouth’s Pre-Season Fixtures and How to Watch

• Arsenal vs Bournemouth – Thursday, July 25, 3.30am BST
• Bournemouth vs Rayo Vallecano – Sunday, August 4, 3pm BST
• Bournemouth vs Girona – Saturday, August 10, 4.15pm BST

Stream via AFCBTV.

Brentford’s Pre-Season Fixtures and How to Watch

• Benfica vs Brentford – Thursday, July 25, 8pm BST
• Estrela Amadora vs Brentford – Tuesday, July 30, 11am BST
• Watford vs Brentford – Saturday, August 3, 3pm BST
• Brentford vs Wolfsburg – Friday, August 9, 7.45pm BST

Available on the club’s official app.

Brighton & Hove Albion’s Pre-Season Fixtures and How to Watch

• Kashima Antlers vs Brighton – Wednesday, July 24, 11am BST
• Bromley vs Brighton – Saturday, July 27, 2pm BST
• Tokyo Verdy vs Brighton – Sunday, July 28, 10.30am BST
• QPR vs Brighton – Saturday, August 3, 3pm BST
• Brighton vs Villarreal – Saturday, August 10, 3pm BST

QPR match streamed on QPR’s website.

Chelsea’s Pre-Season Fixtures and How to Watch

• Chelsea vs Wrexham – Thursday, July 25, 3.30am BST
• Chelsea vs Celtic – Saturday, July 27, 9pm BST
• Chelsea vs Club America – Thursday, August 1, 12.30am BST
• Manchester City vs Chelsea – Saturday, August 3, 10.30pm BST
• Chelsea vs Real Madrid – Wednesday, August 7, midnight BST
• Chelsea vs Inter Milan – Sunday, August 11, 3pm BST

Streams are available on the Chelsea website. The Real Madrid friendly will be on Premier Sports 1.

Crystal Palace’s Pre-Season Fixtures and How to Watch

• Crawley Town vs Crystal Palace – Saturday, July 27, 12.30pm BST
• Crystal Palace vs Wolves – Thursday, August 1, 1am BST
• Crystal Palace vs West Ham – Sunday, August 4, midnight BST
• Crystal Palace vs Nantes – Sunday, August 11, 3pm BST

Stream via the club’s website.

Everton’s Pre-Season Fixtures and How to Watch

• Salford City vs Everton – Saturday, July 27, 3pm BST
• Coventry vs Everton – Tuesday, July 30, 7.45pm BST
• Preston vs Everton – Saturday, August 3, 3pm BST
• Everton vs Roma – Saturday, August 10, 5pm BST

Available on Everton TV.

Fulham’s Pre-Season Fixtures and How to Watch

• Benfica vs Fulham – Friday, August 2, 8pm BST
• Hoffenheim vs Fulham – Saturday, August 10, 4pm BST

Stream via FFCtv.

Ipswich Town’s Pre-Season Fixtures and How to Watch

• Borussia Monchengladbach vs Ipswich Town – Friday, August 2, 1.30pm BST
• Ipswich Town vs Hoffenheim – Saturday, August 3, 12.30pm BST
• Ipswich Town vs Nice – Saturday, August 10, 12.30pm BST

Available on TownTV.

Leicester City’s Pre-Season Fixtures and How to Watch

• Shrewsbury Town vs Leicester City – Tuesday, June 23, 7.45pm BST
• Leicester City vs Palermo – Friday, July 26, 7pm BST
• Augsburg vs Leicester City – Saturday, August 3, 2.30pm BST
• Lens vs Leicester City – Saturday, August 10, 3pm BST

Streams on Foxes Hub.

Liverpool’s Pre-Season Fixtures and How to Watch

• Liverpool vs Real Betis – Saturday, July 27, 12.30am BST
• Liverpool vs Arsenal – Thursday, August 1, 12.30am BST
• Manchester United vs Liverpool – Sunday, August 4, 12.45am BST
• Liverpool vs Sevilla – Sunday, August 11, 12.30pm BST

Available on LFCTV Go.

Manchester City’s Pre-Season Fixtures and How to Watch

• Manchester City vs Celtic – Wednesday, July 24, 12.30am BST
• Manchester City vs Milan – Saturday, July 27, 11pm BST
• Barcelona vs Manchester City – Wednesday, July 31, midnight BST
• Manchester City vs Chelsea – Saturday, August 3, 10.30pm BST

Stream on City+.

Manchester United’s Pre-Season Fixtures and How to Watch

• Arsenal vs Manchester United – Sunday, July 28, 1am BST
• Manchester United vs Real Betis – Thursday, August 1, 3am BST
• Manchester United vs Liverpool – Sunday, August 4, 12.45am BST

Stream on MUTV.

Newcastle United’s Pre-Season Fixtures and How to Watch

• Hull City vs Newcastle United – Saturday, July 27, 2pm BST
• Urawa Reds vs Newcastle United – Wednesday, July 31, 11.30am BST
• Yokohama FM vs Newcastle United – Saturday, August 3, 1pm BST
• Newcastle United vs Girona – Friday, August 9, 7.30pm BST
• Newcastle United vs Brest – Saturday, August 10, 4pm BST

Hull City match available on Tigers+.

Nottingham Forest’s Pre-Season Fixtures and How to Watch

• Nottingham Forest vs Millwall – Tuesday, July 23, 7pm BST
• Elche vs Nottingham Forest – Saturday, July 27, 10am BST
• Nottingham Forest vs Villarreal – Friday, August 2, 8pm BST
• Olympiacos vs Nottingham Forest – Thursday, August 8, 7pm BST

Available on the club’s website.

Southampton’s Pre-Season Fixtures and How to Watch

• Southampton vs Bordeaux – Wednesday, July 24, 10am BST
• Southampton vs Montpellier – Saturday, July 27, 10am BST
• Oxford United vs Southampton – Wednesday, July 31, 7.30pm BST
• Millwall vs Southampton – Saturday, August 3, 1pm BST
• Southampton vs Lazio – Wednesday, August 7, 7.30pm BST
• Southampton vs Getafe – Saturday, August 10, 2pm BST

Stream on Saints Play.

Tottenham Hotspur’s Pre-Season Fixtures and How to Watch

• Vissel Kobe vs Tottenham Hotspur – Saturday, July 27, 11am BST
• K-League XI vs Tottenham Hotspur – Wednesday, July 31, noon BST
• Tottenham Hotspur vs Bayern Munich – Saturday, August 3, noon BST
• Tottenham Hotspur vs Bayern Munich – Saturday, August 10, 5.30pm BST

Available on SpursPlay.

West Ham United’s Pre-Season Fixtures and How to Watch

• Wolverhampton Wanderers vs West Ham United – Saturday, July 27, 7pm BST
• Crystal Palace vs West Ham United – Sunday, August 4, midnight BST
• West Ham United vs Celta Vigo – Saturday, August 10, 3pm BST

Stream on West Ham TV.

Wolverhampton Wanderers’ Pre-Season Fixtures and How to Watch

• Wolverhampton Wanderers vs West Ham United – Saturday, July 27, 7pm BST
• Crystal Palace vs Wolverhampton Wanderers – Thursday, August 1, 1am BST
• Wolverhampton Wanderers vs RB Leipzig – Sunday, August 4, 12.30am BST
• Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Rayo Vallecano – Saturday, August 10, 3pm BST

Streams are available on Wolves TV.