Leeds United hosts RB Leipzig in pre-season friendly at Elland Road
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 9:11 AM
Last updated Jun 25, 2026
Leeds United will play against RB Leipzig at Elland Road on August 8, 2026, as part of their pre-season preparations for the upcoming Premier League campaign. The match is set to kick off at 2 PM. Leeds will first travel to the U.S. for three friendlies against Wrexham, Sunderland, and Liverpool before returning home. This fixture marks the first encounter between the two teams. Ticket information for the match will be announced later.
- •Leeds United faces RB Leipzig on August 8, 2026.
- •Match scheduled for 2 PM at Elland Road.
- •Leeds will play in the U.S. before this fixture.
- •RB Leipzig finished third in Bundesliga last season.
- •This is the first meeting between the sides.
- 9:11 AMYahoo Sports — Leeds United to face RB Leipzig at Elland Road in pre-season
"Leeds United will face German Bundesliga side RB Leipzig at Elland Road during pre-season, in preparation for the 2026/27 Premier League campaign. Daniel Farke’s side will begin the summer by travel...
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