Liverpool are officially heading back to the United States. Following the conclusion of the 2026 World Cup in North America, The Reds will return to the USA for a high-profile 2026/2027 pre-season tour designed to cash in on the soaring football fever gripping the continent.
After a successful stateside trip two years ago and a venture into South East Asia last summer, the Reds are reverting to a familiar hunting ground. With the US, Canada, and Mexico having just hosted the world’s biggest tournament, Liverpool bosses view the trip as the ideal opportunity to expand the club’s global footprint.
The Reds will navigate a three-city tour across the East Coast and Midwest, facing off against three historic English sides currently battling for Premier League status.
Yankee Stadium and the Hollywood factor
The standout fixture of the three-match tour is undoubtedly a glamour clash against Championship side Wrexham at the iconic Yankee Stadium.
The Welsh side, owned by Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, have enjoyed a meteoric rise and currently sit sixth in the Championship. With Phil Parkinson’s men chasing a historic promotion to the Premier League, there is a very real possibility this friendly could serve as a dress rehearsal for a top-flight meeting next season.
Wrexham’s pulling power in the States remains astronomical, with North American interest accounting for the vast majority of their overseas turnover. For Liverpool, it represents a savvy commercial crossover between two of the most talked-about clubs in world football.
How to get tickets: Pre-sale and Legends confirmed
The club has confirmed that the LFC Foundation will play a major role in the tour, engaging in local community activities alongside club legends and ambassadors Sir Kenny Dalglish, Ian Rush, and Natasha Dowie.
For fans looking to secure their seat, a pre-sale will be available for All Red members, season ticket holders, Official LFC Supporters Clubs, hospitality members, and International Academies.
This window opens at 4pm GMT (11am EST / 10am CST) on March 10, with eligible fans receiving an email invitation beforehand. For those not in those categories, tickets will go on general sale at 4pm GMT on March 12. Supporters are encouraged to register their interest via the official club website to avoid missing out on what is expected to be a total sell-out.
Nashville and Chicago dates confirmed
The tour, organised by TEG Sport, will see the Reds keep their travel primarily to the East Coast and Midwest. The three-match series begins on Saturday, July 25, when Liverpool face Sunderland at GEODIS Park in Nashville the club’s first-ever visit to the Music City.
Following the Wrexham clash in New York on July 29, the tour will conclude on Sunday, August 2, with a heavyweight meeting against Leeds United at Soldier Field in Chicago.
While the matches will take place in NFL and MLS-sized arenas, the club has opted not to use specific stadiums that hosted World Cup fixtures earlier in the summer to ensure pitch quality remains at a premium for Slot’s preparations.
While the matches avoid the specific stadiums used during the 2026 World Cup to ensure the best possible playing surfaces, the Reds will be playing in some of the most iconic sporting cathedrals in North America.
- GEODIS Park (Nashville): A debut trip for the Reds to the largest soccer-specific stadium in the US and Canada.
- Yankee Stadium (New York): A return to the Bronx for the first time since 2019. Expect a heavy “Hollywood” presence with Reynolds and McElhenney in attendance.
- Soldier Field (Chicago): A massive NFL arena where Brendan Rodgers Liverpool famously beat Olympiacos over a decade ago.
| Date | Opponent | Venue | Location |
| Saturday, July 25 | Sunderland | GEODIS Park | Nashville, TN |
| Wednesday, July 29 | Wrexham | Yankee Stadium | New York, NY |
| Sunday, August 2 | Leeds United | Soldier Field | Chicago, IL |
The fallout from Liverpool Premier League 2-1 defeat to Wolves at Molineux has been swift and brutal. Liverpool have now lost nine league games this season five of them via goals conceded in the 90th minute or later. It is a staggering statistic that points to a mental fragility and a tactical “risk-averse” style that has seen fans and pundits alike begin to turn.
Former Reds defender Stephen Warnock was among those questioning if Slot will even be the man to lead the team out at Yankee Stadium this July. Speaking on BBC Radio 5 Live, Warnock admitted:
“I don’t expect the Dutchman to remain in charge beyond this season. They’re so inconsistent that I don’t see them winning every game until the end. It’s not gone to plan at all.”
With reports suggesting FSG may “sentence” Slot to the sack should Champions League qualification slip away and the shadow of Xabi Alonso looming large over Anfield the upcoming tour is currently being planned against a backdrop of genuine crisis.
If Slot cannot arrest this slump and secure top-five football, the glamorous stadiums of Nashville, New York, and Chicago may well be greeting a new face in the Liverpool dugout.
The summer is further complicated by the World Cup, which runs from June 11 to July 19.
With a considerable list of late returnees expected, Liverpool’s US tour will likely feature a “staged return” for senior stars, potentially leaving the door open for academy players to feature prominently—much as they did in Slot’s first pre-season. It creates a disjointed preparation period for a manager who is already fighting to prove he is the right man for the long-term project.
As the club plots its moves in the transfer market, the squad that boards the plane to America could look drastically different from the one that lifted the trophy last year. Andy Robertson is unlikely to be offered a contract extension as he enters the final months of his deal, while Ibrahima Konate has yet to accept a fresh offer from the club, leaving his presence in the US in doubt.
With question marks also lingering over the futures of Mohamed Salah, Joe Gomez, Federico Chiesa, and Wataru Endo, the Reds are facing a summer of unprecedented transition.
As things stand, the trip to the United States represents more than just a commercial opportunity for FSG; it is a potential reset point for a club at a crossroads. Whether Arne Slot is the man leading the team out at Yankee Stadium remains the multi-million pound question.
If the Reds cannot find a way to navigate their way back into the Champions League places, that “Hollywood” clash with Wrexham might just be the first chapter of a very different era at Anfield. For now, all eyes turn to the FA Cup rematch at Molineux this Friday a game that has suddenly become a must-win for a manager fighting to prove he still has the answers.
