Premier League 2025 kicks off August 15: Liverpool’s pre-season heats up with double-header

Liverpool is gearing up for an intense pre-season ahead of the Premier League 2025 kickoff on August 15.

The Reds will return to training on July 8 and embark on a global pre-season tour featuring matches in England, Hong Kong, Japan, and Spain.

"Liverpool will play in England, Hong Kong and Japan this summer after they report back for pre-season on July 8."

Their schedule includes games against Preston at Deepdale on July 13, a match in Hong Kong on July 26, and a clash with Yokohama FM in Japan on July 30.

A highlight of the pre-season is a unique double-header against Athletic Club at Anfield on August 4, with the first match starting at 5pm and the second at 8pm.

"Liverpool’s meeting with Athletic Club is a double-header at Anfield, with the first match kicking off at 5pm and the next to follow at 8pm."

The Premier League 2025 season will commence on the weekend of August 15, exactly 83 days after the conclusion of the 2024/25 campaign.

"The new season will get underway on the weekend of August 15, 83 clear days after the end of the 2024/25 campaign."

This packed pre-season itinerary aims to prepare Liverpool for a competitive season ahead, blending international exposure with rigorous match practice.

Liverpool's pre-season heats up with a global tour including matches in England, Hong Kong, Japan, and a unique double-header against Athletic Club at Anfield. The Premier League 2025 season officially kicks off on August 15, 83 days after the previous campaign ended.