Leeds United’s pre-season plans for their return to the Premier League have taken shape.
Leeds United earned promotion to the Premier League by winning the Championship title with 100 points.
Daniel Farke’s side threatened to throw it away with a terrible run of one win in six games but turned their form back around at the perfect moment to edge out Chris Wilder’s Blades for an automatic spot.
Now Leeds know they’ll be back in the big time next season but it’s going to take a lot of hard work this summer for them to stay there.
The squad will have to prepare as well as possible during pre-season to get a running start to life in the top flight.
With three friendlies already confirmed, here’s everything you need to know about Leeds’ pre-season plans.
Where is Leeds United’s 2025 pre-season tour?
Leeds United have not yet confirmed a full tour for pre-season, though they will travel to Sweden and the Republic of Ireland for one-off games.
That will give Leeds fans the chance to see their club play abroad, something they were denied last summer when the Whites travelled to Germany.
Farke took his squad to his homeland for a training camp and they played twice, defeating Hannover 4-1 and Schalke 2-0.
However, both were played behind closed doors with fans unable to attend.
When do Leeds players return for pre-season in 2025?
It has not yet been confirmed when the squad will report back to Thorp Arch for pre-season training.
The majority of the players came back on July 1 last year, though those who had international commitments in the summer were given extra time off.
Their return might be later this summer, though, as the Premier League doesn’t start as early.
Leeds United pre-season tour 2025 fixtures
Regardless of when the players are back in training, they will certainly return to the field by July 19 as they face old foes Manchester United in a not-so-friendly.
The game will take place at the Strawberry Arena in Stockholm, Sweden, and fans are able to attend.
After facing Valencia at Elland Road last summer, Leeds will once again welcome Spanish opposition this summer when they face Villarreal.
Their final friendly before the season begins will be against AC Milan in Dublin.
Leeds pre-season fixtures:
- Manchester United vs Leeds United – July 19, Strawberry Arena, Stockholm. Kick-off: 2pm (3pm GMT)
- Leeds United vs Villarreal – August 2, Elland Road. Kick-off: 3pm.
- Leeds United vs AC Milan – August 9, Aviva Stadium, Dublin. Kick-off: 3pm.
Leeds United pre-season results
How Leeds United’s pre-season games have gone.
- Manchester United 0-0 Leeds United
- SC Verl 1-4 Leeds United – Piroe x2, Gnonto, Nmecha
- SC Paderborn 2-3 Leeds United – Piroe, Gnonto, Nmecha
- Leeds United 1-1 Villarreal – Piroe
- Leeds United 1-1 AC Milan – Stach
How to get tickets for Leeds’ pre-season tour fixtures
Tickets are on sale for the Man Utd fixture now and cost 525 SEK, approximately £40.
Leeds have been allocated sections 115-126 and tickets can be purchased here.
Tickets for the AC Milan game will first be available to season ticket holders and members before going on general sale on May 29 at 10am.
Ticket prices start at €35 for adults and €20 for under-16s, but booking fees apply.
How to watch Leeds’ pre-season matches
It has not yet been confirmed how Leeds’ pre-season friendlies will be broadcast but, going off last year, they will likely be available to watch.
The fixture against Valencia streamed live on LUTV, though it required a valid account and paid subscription to access.
Additionally, Man Utd tend to broadcast their friendlies on MUTV and on their website.
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