Barcelona pre-season 2024/25: Fixtures and schedule
- Hansi Flick in charge of Barcelona after club parted ways with Xavi
- Club still in financial hole and unable to sign new players
- Barca are heading back to the United States this summer
Barcelona seemed to be heading into a prosperous new era with Xavi at the helm, but the relinquishing of their La Liga crown left the Spaniard with an uncertain future.
A topsy-turvy campaign ended with Barca in need of a successor for their league-winning coach, and the club, with a clear plan in mind, quickly pivoted to former Bayern Munich and Germany manager Hansi Flick.
The first pre-season under a new manager is always exciting for supporters, but it's a crucial period for Flick as he aims to guide Barcelona to the top of Spanish football again in 2024/25.
Here's what the club has booked in for the 2024 summer.
When do the Barcelona players return for pre-season?
Flick's tenure officially got underway on 10 July with the first team squad reporting back to Catalonia for the start of pre-season ahead of their tour later this month.
Two international tournaments mean many of the Barca squad will report to pre-season in drips and drabs. There were reports of Flick having just nine senior players returning for the first day of pre-season - five of whom were out on loan last term.
Alejandro Balde, Gavi, and Frenkie de Jong are still recovering from their respective injuries.
Where are Barcelona going for 2024/25 pre-season?
Barcelona have a blockbuster summer ahead of them as they participate in the Soccer Champions Tour 2024 in the United States.
The club jetted across the Atlantic last summer and will do so again as part of their preparations for the 2024/25 season.
On this occasion, Barca are slated to play just three games in the States, with one of those arriving against Clasico rivals Real Madrid in New York. MetLife Stadium, host of the 2026 World Cup final, will stage the pre-season Clasico which Xavi's side won 3-0 last summer - that was not a sign of things to come.
On either side of the Clasico on 3 August, Barca take on perennial Premier League victors Manchester City in Orlando before battling Milan in Baltimore.
The club will then return to Catalonia ahead of the start of the domestic campaign. On 11 August, Barca will host the Joan Gamper Trophy against AS Monaco.
Barcelona pre-season 2024/25 confirmed schedule
Date/Kick-off Time (BST) | Fixture | Location |
|---|---|---|
31/07/24 / 00:00 | Barcelona vs Man City | Camping World Stadium, Orlando, USA |
04/08/24 / 00:00 | Barcelona vs Real Madrid | MetLife Stadium, New York, USA |
07/08/24 / 00:30 | Barcelona vs Milan | M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore, USA |
11/08/24 / 19:00 | Barcelona vs AS Monaco | Lluís Companys Olympic Stadium, Barcelona, Spain |
How to watch Barcelona 2024/25 pre-season
There are various avenues to watch Barcelona's pre-season action. Supporters in the USA can stream the games via ESPN+, with the friendly against Manchester City being shown on ESPN and ESPN Deportes, as well as Premier Sports in the UK.
The club's official YouTube channel will once again be a hub of content for all highlights and behind-the-scenes content.
Broadcasting details for Barcelona's Joan Gamper Trophy clash against Monaco are yet to be announced.
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