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Club Friendlies Tickets are the cheapest way to catch high-level football, and frequently the only chance to catch the best teams in Europe outside Europe. Friendlies happen all year round – summer tours in July and August, training camps and exhibition games in the winter break, and testimonial games throughout the year. 2026's pre-season was different to any other, as the World Cup ran into late July and left players just a few days to join their clubs before the start of the competitive season. Club Friendlies Tickets can be found on tours, in tournaments, and for individual matches, with trusted sellers and full buyer protection.

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A club friendly is a non-competitive fixture played by two clubs outside the league and cup competitions. In practice, that sounds like a dull proposition. In reality, a pre-season friendly will feature 60,000 fans, both top clubs fielding full-strength sides, in a city neither team plays in during the regular season.

For fans outside Europe, a friendly is often the only way to see clubs like Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United in person. Touring teams visit North America, Asia and Oceania during the summer, and sell out stadiums that don't normally host club football.

But there's also something real about the games. New signings make their debuts, new coaches try out their tactics, and youngsters earn valuable playing time they'll rarely get during the season. The level of interest in a friendly skyrockets if there's a big signing or a new manager involved.

Kinds of Club Friendly

Summer tours are the most common kind of friendly, occurring from early July to mid-August. Premier League sides tour North America, Asia and Australia, while European clubs tour Europe and Asia. Those tours feature the most prestigious friendlies of the year.

Summer tournaments bring together several teams to play a short tournament. Examples include the Premier League Summer Series in North America, the Emirates Cup, the Audi Cup, and the Joan Gamper Trophy. Several top games are packed into one location in a few days.

Warm-up games are usually played domestically in the two weeks leading up to the season. Teams play one or two matches at home against another European side, and these are usually the easiest games to attend in the whole pre-season.

Winter friendlies occur during the international break and the winter shutdown in leagues that break in December or January. Testimonials and charity matches can take place at any time of year.

2026 Pre-Season Recap

The 2026 pre-season was dominated by the World Cup, which ran until late July in the USA, Canada and Mexico. Clubs were without their international players for much of the summer and some teams barely trained together before the start of the season.

Arsenal had the busiest schedule, beating MK Dons 3-0 at their training ground on July 25, winning 4-1 away at Girona on August 1, losing 3-1 to Real Betis in Dublin on August 5 and playing host to Borussia Dortmund and Como at the Emirates Stadium on August 9 and 12 respectively. They rounded off the summer by beating Manchester City 3-0 in the FA Community Shield in Cardiff on August 16.

Brentford had the biggest result of the summer, beating Eintracht Frankfurt 7-0 at the Gtech Community Stadium on August 15 after beating Rennes 4-2 a week earlier. Tottenham took on Hoffenheim, with Richarlison among the scorers.

The Premier League season got underway on August 21 with Manchester City getting things rolling under new manager Enzo Maresca and Liverpool starting the campaign under Andoni Iraola.

Club Friendlies Teams Tickets

Here are the teams whose pre-season games have the biggest appeal:

Arsenal Club Friendlies Tickets — Home matches at Emirates Stadium and extensive summer tours
Manchester United Club Friendlies Tickets — Home games at Old Trafford, the world's most popular tour
Liverpool Club Friendlies Tickets — Home games at Anfield and tours to Asia and the US
Manchester City Club Friendlies Tickets — Home games at Etihad Stadium, regular summer tourers
Chelsea Club Friendlies Tickets — Home games at Stamford Bridge and frequent visits to the US
Tottenham Hotspur Club Friendlies Tickets — Home games at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and tours to Asia and Australia
Real Madrid Club Friendlies Tickets — Home games at Santiago Bernabéu, the biggest touring draw in Spain
FC Barcelona Club Friendlies Tickets — Home games at Camp Nou and the annual Joan Gamper Trophy
FC Bayern Munich Club Friendlies Tickets — Home games at Allianz Arena and regular tours of Asia and America
Borussia Dortmund Club Friendlies Tickets — Home games at Signal Iduna Park and a huge overseas following
Paris Saint-Germain Club Friendlies Tickets — Home games at Parc des Princes, reigning back-to-back European champions
Inter Milan Club Friendlies Tickets — Home games at San Siro and regular pre-season tours
AC Milan Club Friendlies Tickets — Home games at San Siro, one of the most popular touring sides in Italy
Juventus Club Friendlies Tickets — Home games at Allianz Stadium and a huge international fanbase
Aston Villa Club Friendlies Tickets — Villa Park, Europa League winners and UEFA Super Cup finalists

See Club Friendlies In Person

The draw here is availability. You're in the same stadium as players you'd normally only watch on TV, without needing a season ticket or spending the big money on tickets for a competitive game.

That's particularly true when clubs travel overseas, since it's the only way that supporters will be able to attend matches during the tour. The atmosphere will usually reflect that.

In the UK, the fortnight before the season starts is generally a great time to buy tickets. Teams invite European opponents over to their home stadiums and charge much less than they would for competitive games, and the teams are usually near full strength. Arsenal's visit from Borussia Dortmund and Como in August fits into that bracket.

Just bear in mind that it is still a friendly match, so managers might rotate heavily, teams can make an unlimited number of substitutions and the matches may not have the same intensity as competitive games. Be aware of this when purchasing tickets.

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There is a higher degree of uncertainty for pre-season friendlies. Matches are arranged privately between individual clubs, sometimes with very little notice. Matches can also be cancelled, moved or postponed at short notice due to logistical issues or a change in a team's tour schedule. Teams also don't guarantee the presence of any specific player.

Overseas friendlies can be tricky to get tickets for. Matches are often promoted by third parties rather than the club itself, so refund policies and registration requirements vary from market to market. Buying through a verified marketplace gives you a single point of recourse.

Cost Of Club Friendlies Tickets

Friendlies are one of the cheapest ways to see top-level football.

Home warm-up games tend to be the cheapest option. Premier League clubs often charge around £10 to £30 per adult, with large concessions, and sometimes allow season ticket holders in for free. This means you can see Champions League level football at lower-league prices.

Pre-season tournaments will cost more. In the US, the Summer Series and similar competitions are more closely aligned to a regular domestic league match in price, reflecting the cost of the venues and the multi-match format.

Overseas tour matches can vary considerably in price. Where a Premier League appearance is a novelty, these tend to be priced higher up the scale and can even sell for more than a competitive match at the same club's home stadium. Tour games in Asia and Australia can sell out within hours of being released to the public.

Testimonial and charity games will always be relatively inexpensive because the money raised goes to the beneficiary, not the club itself.

When to Buy Club Friendlies Tickets

The 2026 pre-season has finished, and the next big wave of friendlies will come during the winter break, followed by the main summer programme in July 2027.

Overseas tour matches: buy as soon as the fixture is announced. This is the quickest-selling type of friendly game, which usually sells out on the same day. Tours are typically announced in April and May for the following July.

Domestic warm-up games: you have more time. These are announced in June, with priority given to season ticket holders, and you should generally find tickets available until the final week.

Winter and mid-season friendlies: the notice period is quite short. These games are usually set up during the international break, giving teams just a few weeks' notice. The only way to be sure of securing tickets is to keep an eye on the club's announcements.

As with any friendly, make sure the fixture hasn't been cancelled or moved to another venue before making any travel plans. There is a much higher chance of cancellations and venue changes for friendlies than in competitive matches.

Latest Club Friendlies News

The 2026 pre-season was the tightest in recent history. Due to the expansion of the World Cup, which ran into late July in North America, international players returned to their clubs only a matter of days before the domestic leagues began. As a result, some clubs were significantly unprepared for the opening weekend.

Arsenal played the most matches in the build-up, playing six games from their training base to Girona, Dublin and the Emirates, before they went on to beat Manchester City 3-0 in the Community Shield in Cardiff on 16 August. Brentford's 7-0 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt on 15 August was the most significant scoreline of the pre-season.

The Premier League started on 21 August, the Bundesliga started on 28 August and Serie A began on 22 August. The focus now shifts to mid-season friendlies, which will take place during the autumn international breaks and the winter break programme in December and January.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are club friendlies?

Club friendlies are private matches arranged between two or more clubs that are not part of league or cup competition. The biggest group of friendlies are the pre-season warm-up matches, which take place between July and mid-August each year, but friendlies are also played during international breaks, the winter shutdown and as testimonials throughout the year.

How much are club friendlies tickets?

Club friendlies offer the cheapest way to watch top-flight professional football. Adult tickets for domestic pre-season warm-up games at Premier League stadiums usually cost between £10 and £30. Friendlies that are part of pre-season tournaments or overseas tours tend to be more expensive, with high-demand tour matches in Asia and Australia occasionally costing more than tickets for league games.

Will star players play in club friendlies?

Clubs make no guarantees that any named player will feature in a friendly. Managers rotate players frequently and squads that return late from international tournaments may miss the friendly entirely. Buy your ticket for the game, not the player.

Can club friendlies be cancelled?

Yes, more easily than league and cup games. Friendlies are arranged by the clubs directly and often announced at short notice. They can be cancelled, relocated or rescheduled due to logistical concerns. Check that the match will go ahead before you book your travel and buy from a marketplace that offers buyer protection.

When is the next pre-season?

The 2026 pre-season has already finished in August. The next major round of friendlies will run through July and into early August 2027. Clubs usually announce their pre-season tours in April and May. Friendlies played during the season take place over the international breaks and during the winter shutdown.

Why do clubs tour abroad in pre-season?

Friendlies played overseas serve both commercial purposes and help prepare teams for the new season. Playing abroad allows clubs to expand their support base in developing football markets, generate additional income and provide players with the opportunity to compete in match scenarios. Fans in those markets can enjoy pre-season friendlies as the only way they will ever be able to watch the team live.

Where can I see Premier League clubs in pre-season?

Premier League teams can be seen playing friendlies at their own stadium in the last two weeks before the start of the season, on their overseas tours in July and in tournaments like the Premier League Summer Series in the US. You can find all upcoming Premier League pre-season friendlies here.

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