Liverpool pre-season fixtures: Schedule, how to watch and kickoff times

After a disastrous 2025-26 campaign, newly-appointed Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola has now had the chance to assess his squad in pre-season.

The Basque man was chosen by the Reds as the successor to Arne Slot, who was sacked after leading the club to a fifth-placed finish in the Premier League.

Liverpool only totalled 60 points, and fans grew restless inside Anfield, consistently booing the team's passive displays under Slot.

Iraola's style is far more energetic than his predecessor's, and perhaps supporters will take to his football given they previously fell in love with Jurgen Klopp's high-pressing approach.

However, the 44-year-old will need games to get his ideas across to the squad, and here, Sports Mole runs through everything you need to know about Liverpool's 2026-27 pre-season.

Who are Liverpool playing in pre-season?

Liverpool once again toured the United States of America, with their first three friendly clashes taking place in the country.

The Reds' opening game of pre-season took place against Sunderland at Geodis Park in Nashville, Tennessee on July 25, with the Merseysiders emerging as 4-2 winners.

Liverpool then travelled to Yankee Stadium in New York to face Wrexham on July 30, and they emerged as 1-0 winners thanks to Rio Ngumoha's winner in the second half.

Iraola's final match in the US came at Soldier Field stadium in Chicago, Illinois, where the Reds suffered a 4-2 defeat to Leeds United on August 2.

Unfortunately for the head coach, his side were beaten 3-2 by Monaco at Anfield in his first game at the stadium as boss.

Ahead the Merseysiders' opening fixture of 2026-27 against Newcastle United on August 23, the Reds faced Italian outfit Como at Anfield twice on August 16, drawing 0-0 with a weaker team before winning 2-0 with a stronger XI.

How can I watch Liverpool's pre-season fixtures?

All Red Full and Video members will be able to watch every game live online and on the official club app 

Purchasing All Red Full will set fans back £42.99 per season, though All Red Video only costs £4.99, and fans can purchase a free trial.

Who played for Liverpool in pre-season?

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The only two Liverpool players that reached the final four of the World Cup were Argentinian midfielder Alexis Mac Allister and Spanish winger Victor Munoz, though they have both returned to training.

Munoz cut his holiday short and was able to make his debut against Monaco, and he impressed despite the result, while Mac Allister made his first and only appearance of pre-season in the Reds' first game against Como

New signing Ronald Araujo featured in the second half of his team's second game against Como, impressing on his debut following Uruguayan's loan move from Barcelona.

Jeremy Jacquet made way for Araujo at half time against Como, and he was incredibly bright considering it was his first outing at all since February.