It will be a busy summer in the U.S. this year. It all kicks off with the Club World Cup, followed by the Gold Cup and then a slew of international friendlies.
The first set of friendlies has been announced and four Premier League clubs—Manchester United, Everton, West Ham United, and AFC Bournemouth—will tour the United States this summer as part of the 2025 Premier League Summer Series. The round-robin tournament will take place across three iconic venues:
- MetLife Stadium (New Jersey) – July 26 – Buy Tickets
- Soldier Field (Chicago) – July 30 – Buy Tickets
- Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta) – August 3 – Buy Tickets
This marks the second edition of the Premier League Summer Series, following a successful inaugural event in 2023, which attracted over 265,000 fans.
A Growing Premier League Presence in the U.S.
With the Premier League’s popularity continuing to surge in the United States, the Summer Series offers American fans a rare opportunity to watch their favorite clubs in person.
“I’ve always said the American sports fan has the bandwidth to support another team. Across the world, people don’t,” said Tim Howard, former Everton and Manchester United goalkeeper and NBC Sports analyst. “We’re just brought up that way.”
For players, the trip is a chance to witness the global reach of the league firsthand.
“It’s great to get out and see fans far and wide,” said Everton defender James Tarkowski. “We get to experience it at home and around England, but to see how far this club travels globally – it’s an amazing experience.”
International Friendlies Fixtures & Venues
July 26 – MetLife Stadium, New Jersey: Everton vs. AFC Bournemouth and Manchester United vs. West Ham United
July 30 – Soldier Field, Chicago: Match schedule to be confirmed
August 3 – Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta: Match schedule to be confirmed
The MetLife Stadium, set to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final, will open the series on July 26. Soldier Field, home to the Chicago Bears, will stage matches on July 30, while Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, which will host eight World Cup matches in 2026, will wrap up the event on August 3.
“Stadiums in America are something I’ve seen on the tele, obviously American football and MLS. … It’s a great opportunity personally – but also as a club – to get out there and experience that,” Tarkowski added.
Tickets & Availability
Pre-sale for tickets begins March 13, with general sale to follow. A single ticket will grant access to both matches on a given matchday, allowing fans to enjoy a full day of Premier League action.
A Growing Tradition
The Premier League Summer Series debuted in 2023, with Chelsea emerging as the tournament’s inaugural winner. With a strong fanbase already established in the U.S., Premier League CEO Richard Masters emphasized the importance of bringing live matches to American supporters.
“We are delighted to be bringing the Premier League Summer Series back to the United States,” Masters said. “We know from our previous tournament and Premier League Mornings Live events that we and our clubs have incredibly loyal and passionate fans in the U.S. who get up early to follow their teams during the season.
“In these four clubs, we have world-class players and managers who will undoubtedly give supporters a fantastic Premier League experience just before the season starts.”
For U.S.-based Premier League fans, this tournament presents a rare opportunity to watch their teams live before the 2025-26 Premier League season kicks off.
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