Manchester United 2026-27 Pre-Season: Tour, Fixtures, Results & How to Watch

Manchester United ended 2025/26 in ideal fashion, securing third in the Premier League and a return to the Champions League under Michael Carrick.

The club have since shown faith in the former midfielder, handing him a permanent contract and transitioning him from interim to full-time in the dugout at Old Trafford.

Now, the real work starts as Carrick must ensure that Man United continue to perform well in the league, while balancing the Champions League, FA Cup, and EFL Cup. This summer will be crucial to all of that, as a full pre-season will allow players to find some fitness, understand deeper tactical ideas, and introduce some fresh faces into the squad.

So, with that said, here's a look at everything you need to know about Manchester United's pre-season tour for 2026/27.

Manchester United have five pre-season fixtures lined up for this summer, touring parts of Scandinavia before one final fixture in Dublin, Ireland.

The Red Devils will face off with Championship side Wrexham in Finland in mid-July, before taking to Norway just six days later with a match against Rosenborg.

Champions League opposition awaits after, as August lines the side up against Atletico Madrid and PSG in Sweden, both of which were in the final four of the top European competition this season.

Then there is a feisty match with old rivals Leeds in Ireland, setting the side up for the upcoming campaign with Premier League opposition.

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Manchester United's in-house TV channel MUTV traditionally make games available to stream for their subscribers, but a selection of games are likely to be chosen for broadcast by networks in the United States and United Kingdom.

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The Manchester United squad for the pre-season tour is yet to be announced, with the initial selection of players likely to look very different from the final side that will take to Ireland.

The World Cup is set to interfere with the availability of some players, whether they are still featuring or just about going on their holiday post-season.

Those not at the World Cup are likely to feature throughout pre-season, fitness permitting, while the rest may join at different phases depending on their involvement in the tournament.

There may be an opportunity for youngsters to fill the squad and replicate the success that someone like Kobbie Mainoo has had coming through the academy. The Red Devils' youth team impressed in the FA Youth Cup, with JJ Gabriel, Shea Lacey, and Jack Fletcher among a few who could be involved with the senior squad.

Beyond them, some new signings could also make their way into the squad, depending on how quickly Man United get their business done this summer.

Manchester United's Premier League season starts up again on the weekend of Saturday, August 22, with newly promoted Hull City providing the opposition in a game that will be televised live on TNT Sports.

Man United are still waiting for confirmation on dates for the EFL Cup, which will start in the first round for EFL clubs on Friday, August 7, as well as the Champions League and FA Cup later in the year.

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