Liverpool's 2025 Pre-Season fixture list in full

Liverpool fans have every reason to be excited this summer as the club prepares for a short but impactful pre-season tour in Asia. With two high-profile matches scheduled against AC Milan and Yokohama F. Marinos, the Reds are set for a journey that will not only serve as critical preparation under new head coach Arne Slot but also give fans in Asia a rare chance to see the team live. From stadiums and ticket info to squad expectations and the global fan experience, here’s your full guide to Liverpool’s summer tour.

What’s on the agenda? Fixture list and stadium details

Liverpool vs AC Milan

• Date: Saturday, July 26, 2025
• Venue: Kai Tak Sports Park, Hong Kong
• Kick-off: 9 PM CET (Not Confirmed)

The Reds open their tour in spectacular fashion by taking on Italian giants AC Milan in Hong Kong. It’s a match that brings together two of Europe’s most historic clubs and will mark the very first football match ever played at Kai Tak Sports Park, Hong Kong’s state-of-the-art new 50,000-seat stadium. Liverpool have previously visited Hong Kong in 2017 for the Premier League Asia Trophy, but this match feels even bigger—more symbolic—with a modern venue, a new manager at the helm, and a fanbase more passionate than ever.

Liverpool vs Yokohama F. Marinos

• Date: Wednesday, July 30, 2025
• Venue: Nissan Stadium, Yokohama, Japan
• Kick-off: 9 PM CET (Not Confirmed)

Liverpool will then head to Japan for the first time in the club’s history to take on J.League champions Yokohama F. Marinos at the legendary Nissan Stadium. With a capacity of over 70,000, the stadium famously hosted the 2002 World Cup Final and has seen some incredible moments in football history. For Japanese fans — and particularly for supporters of national team captain Wataru Endō, who is now a key Liverpool figure — this fixture is a landmark moment. It’s also a perfect way to wrap up the tour with a clash that combines elite European pedigree and top-tier Asian competition.

What to Expect from the Squad

As is often the case with pre-season, expect Arne Slot to use the tour to strike a careful balance between testing tactical systems and giving valuable minutes to both established stars and emerging youth.

Key players like Virgil van Dijk, Mohamed Salah, and Dominik Szoboszlai could feature prominently, especially in the clash against Milan, while fans will be eager to see how promising academy talents such as Jayden Danns, Bobby Clark, or Luke Chambers fare under Slot’s system.

This tour also presents a fantastic opportunity for new signings, should any be announced before July. Slot’s arrival marks a new tactical era at Anfield, so expect plenty of experimentation — perhaps a tweak to the pressing structure or midfield shape — as the team builds up toward Premier League readiness.

Slot's Pre-Season Blueprint

Arne Slot is known for his fast, fluid, and high-pressing football during his successful spell at Feyenoord. These two fixtures will be the first real test of how quickly the squad adapts to his methods. Expect a mix of intensity and tactical trial and error — this is where the foundations for the season are laid.

Facing two different types of opposition — AC Milan with their calculated, continental style and Yokohama F. Marinos with their high-energy, technical flair — gives Liverpool the variety needed to assess multiple systems and player roles.

Slot will be closely watching how his players respond under pressure in unfamiliar settings — particularly those competing for starting roles heading into the 2025/26 season.

Ticketing and How to Watch

• Tickets for both fixtures are available via LiverpoolFC.com, local ticketing agencies, and event partners in Hong Kong and Japan. Early sales indicate a high demand, so fans are advised to secure their seats quickly.
• In Hong Kong, ticket packages range from general admission to premium hospitality options. Additional passes for training sessions at Kai Tak are also available.
• In Japan, local fans can purchase tickets via Yokohama F. Marinos' platform and affiliated services. Travel + match bundles are being promoted in partnership with Japan Airlines, an official tour partner.

Can’t make it in person? Both matches are expected to be streamed live on LFC GO and the club’s official app, with in-depth coverage including pre- and post-match interviews, behind-the-scenes footage, and commentary from club insiders.

A Pre-Season That Means More

For Liverpool, the present isn’t just a two-match tour — it’s a new chapter. With Arne Slot stepping into the shoes of a legend, every training session and every fixture takes on added weight. Fans across the world will be watching closely for signs of how the Reds evolve under fresh leadership.

Whether it’s the symbolism of being the first team to play at Kai Tak, the emotional pull of visiting Japan for the first time, or the potential tactical shifts under a new manager, this summer is about building identity as much as fitness.