Manchester United will base their pre-season in Europe this summer, prioritising training time ahead of the 2026/27 season and a potential return to the Champions League. After previously small-world tours, United will stay in Europe to allow more focused preparation and give fans the chance to see new signings up close during the six announced fixtures. The World Cup timetable means several players may miss early pre-season activities, but those not involved will report to Carrington when training begins. The six confirmed friendlies (from mid-July to mid-August) include matches against Wrexham, Rosenborg, Atletico Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain, Leeds United, and AC Milan, with venues spanning Helsinki, Trondheim, Stockholm, Gothenburg, Dublin, and Wroclaw. All pre-season games will be broadcast on MUTV, with ticketing details to be announced as dates approach. The last time United staged an entirely Europe-based pre-season was 2002, after which they typically toured globally; 2020 and 2021 saw cancellations due to the pandemic.
