Barcelona Unveils Complete 2025-26 Pre-Season Schedule: Key Matchups and Viewing Guide
After Barcelona's outstanding 2024–25 campaign that saw them secure their first-ever domestic treble, anticipation is at an all-time high for what the team can accomplish in Hansi Flick's sophomore year as manager.
Flick and his players are presently taking a well-earned break following such an exceptional season. In contrast to other elite European teams, Barcelona won't be participating in the Club World Cup, which the squad likely appreciates as it allows them to rest after an exhausting 10-month journey.
Nevertheless, the Catalan giants will resume training in early July at their Ciutat Esportiva facility, where they'll introduce new signings and start preparing for the 2025–26 campaign before heading out on their traditional pre-season tour later that month.
Successful seasons begin with proper pre-season preparation. Here's everything you should know about Barcelona's 2025–26 pre-season schedule.
Barcelona 2025-26 Pre-Season: Confirmed Fixtures
Date | Rival | Kick-Off Time |
|---|---|---|
Sunday, July 27, 2025 | Vissel Kobe | 6 a.m. ET/11 a.m. BST |
Thursday, July 31, 2025 | FC Seoul | 7 a.m. ET/12 p.m. BST |
Monday, Aug 4, 2025 | Daegu FC | 7 a.m. ET/12 p.m. BST |
Barcelona will head back to Asia for their pre-season campaign for the first time since 2019, when they met Chelsea and Japanese club Vissel Kobe, which was Andrés Iniesta's team back then, in Japan. This marks the seventh occasion Barcelona has conducted their pre-season preparations on Asian territory.
The Catalans have spent the last three years traveling to the United States for their season preparations, but as an international brand, they've chosen to reconnect with their supporters across the globe.
Flick's team will meet Vissel Kobe once more after six years to kick off their pre-season in Japan on July 27. Following that, Barça will head to South Korea for two additional matches, first against FC Seoul on July 31 and then versus Daegu FC on Aug. 4.
Japan and South Korea represent major markets for Barcelona supporters, with the club calculating that approximately six million Culers live in these two nations.
How to Watch Barcelona 2025-26 Pre-Season Games
Currently, there's no official announcement regarding where supporters outside Asia can view Barcelona's 2025–26 pre-season matches live. Nevertheless, details about broadcasting arrangements are anticipated to emerge in the upcoming weeks.
Barcelona 2025-26 Pre-Season: Joan Gamper Trophy Match
Barcelona customarily conclude their pre-season with the Trofeo Joan Gamper fixture. This friendly encounter allows Barça to honor their club's founder with their opening home game of the new campaign.
This season will follow the same tradition, and Barcelona has ambitious plans for the 2025 Joan Gamper Trophy contest.
While nothing is officially confirmed, Barcelona has already requested authorization for the 2025 Trofeo Joan Gamper to commemorate the club's homecoming to the Spotify Camp Nou, more than two years since the extensive renovation work commenced at Barcelona's stadium.
The intention is for the fixture to occur with limited attendance on Aug. 10, serving as preparation for Barcelona's official stadium return this autumn.
The opponent for this match remains unconfirmed, but sources suggest that Serie A's Como, managed by former Barça player Cesc Fàbregas, are the leading candidates to face the Catalans in their concluding pre-season encounter.