Leeds United will face AC Milan in a high-profile friendly match at Dublin’s Aviva Stadium on Saturday, August 9. The game will kick off at 3 p.m. at the 51,700-seat venue, marking Leeds’ first match in Ireland in nine years.
This friendly revisits the clubs’ memorable meeting in the 2000/01 UEFA Champions League group stage. A large crowd of Leeds supporters is expected to travel to the Irish capital for the occasion.
The match will serve as Leeds’ final warm-up before the 2025/26 Premier League season begins the following Saturday, August 16. Leeds’ full league schedule will be announced on June 16.
Managing director Robbie Evans expressed excitement about the event, saying, “We are delighted to head to Dublin to play a prestigious opponent in a world-class venue. We have a fantastic following across Ireland, with many supporters regularly making the commute to Elland Road. AC Milan as an opponent will not only be wonderful for our supporters but will be an excellent final preparation for re-entry into the challenge of Premier League football.”
