Liverpool Pre-Season 2025-26 is officially underway as Arne Slot and his team prepare for a packed summer schedule of six matches across four weeks.
After lifting the Premier League title in his first season at Anfield, Slot is now tasked with defending the crown and mounting a serious challenge in the Champions League. But his second season has started in difficult circumstances, with the tragic death of Diogo Jota and his brother André in a car accident in Spain.
The Reds have carefully planned their return, and after holding discussions with players, staff, and Preston North End, it has been agreed that their first Liverpool Pre-Season 2025-26 game will go ahead as scheduled. The friendly at Deepdale on Sunday, July 13, will include tributes to Jota, Liverpool’s No. 20, who was preparing to rejoin the team before the tragedy.
Liverpool Pre-Season 2025-26 – Fixtures & Tour Details
Liverpool will play six matches before the new league campaign begins. After facing Preston, the squad will return to the AXA Training Centre for more training before heading to Asia on July 21. There, they will take on AC Milan in Hong Kong and Yokohama F. Marinos in Japan as part of a short commercial tour.
They will then return to Anfield for a rare double-header against Spanish side Athletic Club on August 4, with two games on the same day, one at 5 pm and the other at 8 pm. These matches could be the first time fans see Liverpool in their new Adidas kits, with the deal officially starting on August 1. Until then, the team is expected to wear last season’s Nike kits.
Liverpool’s final pre-season game in the Liverpool Pre-Season 2025-26 schedule is against FA Cup winners Crystal Palace in the Community Shield at Wembley on August 10. Although it is a competitive match, it also serves as the final warm-up before the Premier League season begins
Full Pre-Season Schedule
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July 13: Preston North End (A)
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July 21: Squad flies to Asia
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July 26: AC Milan (Hong Kong)
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July 30: Yokohama F. Marinos (Japan)
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August 4: Athletic Club (Anfield – 5 pm & 8 pm)
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August 10: Crystal Palace (Community Shield – Wembley)
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August 15: Bournemouth (Premier League opener – Anfield)
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Transfers & Squad Changes
It’s been a summer of big changes at Anfield. The most high-profile exit so far is Trent Alexander-Arnold, who has joined Real Madrid in a deal completed before the Club World Cup. Caoimhin Kelleher has left for Brentford, and Jarell Quansah has moved to Bayer Leverkusen.
On the incoming side, Liverpool have moved quickly to fill gaps. Jeremie Frimpong has arrived to take Trent’s place at right-back, and Milos Kerkez strengthens the left side of defence. But the biggest signing is undoubtedly Florian Wirtz, who joins from Leverkusen after a stunning season under Xabi Alonso with 16 goals and 14 assists. His arrival is a Premier League record signing.
There are still questions around Darwin Nunez, who has interest from Serie A, and Luis Diaz, who has spoken about his future amid links to Barcelona. More outgoings are expected in the coming weeks.
How To Watch Liverpool’s Pre-Season Games
Liverpool’s pre-season games will be shown live on All Red Video, the club’s official video platform (formerly LFCTV GO).
The first match against Preston on Sunday, July 13, kicks off at 3 pm BST, with live coverage from 2:15 pm. It will also be available on LFCTV via Sky and Virgin in the UK.
All other pre-season games will also be streamed live on All Red Video. New members can sign up with the first month free and cancel anytime.
With a tough title defence ahead, plus a return to the Champions League, Slot will want to use pre-season to sharpen his squad and settle the new signings. While the mood has been understandably heavy since Jota’s passing, the club remains united and determined to move forward in his honour.
The Premier League season begins on Friday, August 15, when Liverpool hosts Bournemouth at Anfield under the lights.
