Get ready for an exhilarating summer as some of Europe’s biggest football clubs are heading to Hong Kong for a spectacular festival of football! Premier League heavyweights Liverpool, Arsenal, and Tottenham Hotspur, alongside Serie A’s illustrious AC Milan, will compete in pre-season friendlies at the Kai Tak Stadium this July.

This event promises to be a historic occasion, with the North London rivals, Arsenal and Tottenham, clashing in what will be their first official derby held outside the UK - a rare treat for fans!

The matches are scheduled as follows: Liverpool will take on AC Milan on July 26, while the much-anticipated Arsenal vs. Tottenham match will follow on July 31. TEG Sport Managing Director Rachael Carroll has made a bold prediction, stating, "We are expecting 100,000 people, more than half from outside Hong Kong."

This announcement comes on the heels of the recently concluded Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens, showcasing the allure of the spectacular $3.85 billion (HK$30 billion) Kai Tak Sports Park. Both matches will be held under the stadium's closed retractable roof, complete with air conditioning for every seat, ensuring a comfortable viewing experience in the summer heat (SOUTH CHINA MORNING POST, 3/31).

Liverpool, who recently inked a lucrative commercial deal with Japan Airlines, are excited to be flying to Asia with their official airline partner. After facing AC Milan in Hong Kong, the club will embark on their first-ever tour of Japan, with details of those fixtures set to be announced soon.

This partnership not only marks a significant milestone for the Reds but also strengthens connections with their millions of fans across Asia.

Having last visited the region for a match in Singapore in 2023, Liverpool fans are eagerly anticipating their return to Hong Kong, where they previously played in 2017.

This July, football fans in Hong Kong should brace themselves for top-tier talent, electrifying matches, and an unforgettable atmosphere! Will you be there to witness the magic? Don't miss out on what promises to be a football festival like no other – the countdown has officially begun!