Premier League champions Liverpool begin their 2025–26 pre-season campaign with a friendly against Championship side Preston North End at Deepdale on Sunday, July 13.
This will be the Reds’ first match since the tragic death of Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva in a car accident earlier this month. The game is expected to carry a deep emotional weight for the players, staff and fans as Liverpool return to action with tributes planned for their late forward.
Here is everything you need to know about the match:
What time does Preston vs Liverpool kick off?
The pre-season friendly will kick off at 3:00 pm UK time on Sunday, July 13, 2025.
Where is Preston vs Liverpool being played?
The match will take place at Deepdale Stadium, home of Preston North End, in Lancashire, England. Preston claims that Deepdale is the oldest football stadium in the world still in use, although this is debated.
The stadium holds a maximum capacity of 23,404 spectators.
Special Tribute Before Kick-Off in Memory of Jota and André Silva
Fans attending Sunday’s game at Deepdale are asked to be in their seats by 2:45 pm for a special tribute to Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva.
At 2:50 pm, Claudia Rose Maguire will sing Can’t Help Falling In Love and You’ll Never Walk Alone, during which Preston captain Ben Whiteman will lay a wreath in front of the Liverpool fans.
A minute’s silence will follow, with digital tributes shown on the screens, and both teams wearing black armbands. A free 16-page matchday programme dedicated to Jota and André will also be given to all ticket holders.
How to Watch Preston vs Liverpool in the UK
The match will be broadcast live and free on ITV1, with coverage beginning at 2:50 pm BST. Fans can also stream the game live for free via the ITVX app or ITVX website. The app is available across smart TVs, mobile phones, tablets, consoles, and most streaming devices.
Liverpool supporters can also tune in via All Red Video, with coverage starting at 2:15 pm BST. Both All Red Video and All Red Full members will have access to the full match. New subscribers can enjoy a free first month with the option to cancel anytime.
The game will also be shown live on LFCTV, available to subscribers on Sky and Virgin Media platforms.
How to Watch Preston vs Liverpool – International Broadcast Guide
Fans around the world can watch Liverpool’s opening pre-season match live through official broadcasters in their region:
| Territory | Broadcaster / Platform |
|---|---|
| USA | CBS Golazo |
| Brazil | Nosso Futebol (Sporty Group) via YouTube |
| Germany | Sportdigital via YouTube |
| Portugal | Sport TV |
| Denmark, Norway, Sweden | VG |
| Croatia | ZonaSports TV |
| Israel | Charlton |
| Middle East & North Africa (MENA) | E& |
| Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa | Sporty Group via YouTube |
| India | Fancode |
| China | Douyin |
| Singapore | Singtel, Starhub |
| Malaysia | Astro |
| Thailand | Mono |
| South Korea | Coupang |
