Manchester United’s preparations for the 2026/27 season are well underway, with Michael Carrick set to lead the Red Devils for the first time as a full time manager.
Manchester United supporters will see their club face a mix of domestic and European opposition across five countries as they fine-tune their squad ahead of the new Premier League season. The tour offers Carrick the perfect opportunity to build chemistry within his squad, integrate new arrivals, and assess younger players before competitive football returns.
Manchester United’s 2026/27 pre-season fixtures
18 July: Wrexham – Helsinki, Finland (Lost 1-0)
24 (Won 5-0)
1 August: Atlético Madrid –
8 August: PSG
12 August: Leeds United
15 August: AC Milan
After opening their preparations with a narrow defeat to Wrexham, United responded in emphatic fashion by thrashing Rosenborg 5-0, providing an early glimpse of Carrick’s attacking philosophy.
The remaining fixtures present a significant step up in quality, with clashes against Atlético Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain and AC Milan expected to provide stern tests before the Premier League campaign begins. A meeting with old rivals Leeds United also adds extra intrigue to the schedule.
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