The first key date of Leeds United’s pre-season is finally here with another new friendly now added to the schedule.
Leeds are heading back to the Premier League after a two-year absence and the first of two summer transfer windows is now open.
A special ten-day mini window due to the first edition of the expanded FIFA Club World Cup opened this morning and will remain open until 7pm on Tuesday, June 10.
Thereafter, the key dates will come thick and fast ahead of United’s return to the big time and a new friendly was confirmed this week.
Here, we run through the key dates of United’s pre-season and then the 2025-26 campaign itself.
1. Premier League openr
Monday, August 18: Leeds United v Everton (8pm kick-off for live coverage on Sky Sports). | Mike Egerton/PA Wire
2. First away game
Saturday, August 23: Arsenal v Leeds United (now a 5.30pm kick-off for live coverage on Sky Sports). | Arsenal FC via Getty Images
3. Extra August game: Carabao Cup second round (Leeds enter in this round).
Tuesday, August 26 or Wednesday, August 27. Draw to take place next week. | Getty Images
4. Final game before September international break
Saturday, August 30: Leeds United v Newcastle United (now a 5.30pm kick-off for live coverage on Sky Sports). | Getty Images
