The countdown continues to Leeds United’s second season back in the Premier League - but how long now until the club’s first pre-season friendly and what are the summer key dates?
Seven weeks have now passed since Leeds ended their first season back in the country’s top flight with a final day 3-0 defeat at West Ham for whom victory was not enough to prevent relegation to the Championship.
Leeds, though, saw their Premier League status secured with three games left and there are now six weeks to go until the start of the 2026-27 Premier League season.
Ahead of the new campaign, the Whites have six pre-season friendlies arranged including two at Elland Road.
Here, we run through the full schedule of United’s pre-season matches including some early kick-offs as the club visit the USA and key dates both for the summer and the season itself.
1. Saturday, August 15
Final pre-season friendly. Leeds United vs FC Augsburg at Elland Road (3pm kick-off).
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2. Saturday, August 22
First game of new Premier League season. Nottingham Forest vs Leeds United at the City Ground (3pm kick-off). | AFP via Getty Images
3. Tuesday, August 25
Carabao Cup second round: Nottingham Forest vs Leeds United at the City Ground, 8pm kick-off for live coverage on Sky Sports. | Getty Images
4. Sunday, August 30
First home game of new Premier League season. Leeds United vs Brentford at Elland Road (2pm kick-off). Game moved for live coverage on Sky Sports. | AFP via Getty Images
6. Monday, September 21
September/October international break starts (ends on Tuesday, October 6) | Getty Images