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.