The last time we had a major football club come to Hong Kong was when Inter Miami CF played in an exhibition match early last year and, well, we all remember how well that went. But footie fans have much to celebrate this year, as it’s been confirmed that Premier League clubs Liverpool FC, Arsenal FC, and Tottenham Hotspur FC, as well as the Serie A club AC Milan will all be playing pre-season friendly matches this summer as part of the Hong Kong Football Festival 2025.
When will tickets for Liverpool and AC Milan be released?
Tickets for the Standard Chartered Trophy match between Liverpool and AC Milan will be on sale as scheduled:
- Friday, May 2, at 10am: Pre-sale for Liverpool and AC Milan’s official fan club members – for their respective fan zone seating only
- Friday, May 2, at 12 noon: Pre-sale for Standard Chartered Bank Hong Kong credit card holders
- Friday, May 9, at 12 noon: TEG Sport pre-registered fans access
- Monday, May 12, at 10am: Tickets open to general public
Some tickets to the match will also be available as part of Trip.com’s ticket, travel, and accommodation packages – these will be released from Wednesday, April 30.
How much are tickets to the Liverpool vs AC Milan match?
There are six ticket tiers in total to choose from.
- Category A: $2,499
- Category B: $1,999
- Category C (including Liverpool fan zone 1, and AC Milan fan zone): $1,699
- Category D (including Liverpool fan zone 2): $1,299
- Category E: $799
- Category F: $399
What is the seating plan within the Kai Tak Stadium for Liverpool vs AC Milan?
Category A seats are located on the east and west sides of the stadium. This means they run the length of the pitch and offer the best view of the match. There is also a special fan zone for Liverpool supporters on the north stand, split into two price categories, while the AC Milan fan zone is on the south stand. Refer to the seating chart below for details.
When will tickets for Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur be released?
Tickets for this match will be released according to the schedule below:
- Friday, May 2, at 10am: Pre-sale for Arsenal and Spurs’ official fan club members – for their respective fan zone seating only
- Wednesday, May 7, at 12 noon: AIA Hong Kong and Macau pre-sale, exclusive for AIA Vitality Platinum and Gold members
- Friday, May 9, at 12 noon: TEG Sport pre-registered fans access
- Monday, May 12, at 10am: Tickets open to general public
Some tickets to the match will also be available as part of Trip.com’s ticket, travel, and accommodation packages – these will be released from Wednesday, April 30.
How much are tickets to the Arsenal vs Tottenham Hotspur match?
There are also six ticket tiers for this match. Prices are essentially the same as the Liverpool match, except there is only one category of fan zone tickets to choose from.
- Category A: $2,499
- Category B: $1,999
- Category C (including Arsenal fan zone, and Spurs fan zone): $1,699
- Category D: $1,299
- Category E: $799
- Category F: $399
What is the seating plan for the Arsenal vs Tottenham Hotspur match?
As with the previous match, the most expensive seats are along the east and west sides of the stadium. The Arsenal fan zone will be on the south stand, while the Spurs fans will be grouped into the north stand.
Will there be pre-game training sessions?
The three Premier League clubs will indeed be holding open training sessions on July 24, 29, and 30 – these will be open for the public to watch in addition to the matches. The Reds will be training on July 24, the Spurs on July 29, and the Gunners on July 30. AC Milan’s opening training session will be held on the evening of July 25.
How much are tickets to the training sessions?
Training tickets are much more affordable, ranging from $99 to $299. Refer to the seating plan below for how the ticket tiers are sorted. AC Milan’s training session is being organised slightly differently, with prices ranging between $159 to $199.
Schedule for the pre-season friendly matches
Saturday, July 26: Liverpool will face off against AC Milan
The last time the Reds were in town was back in 2017, and it’s been even longer for the Rossoneri, who last played a game in Hong Kong in 2004.
Thursday, July 31: Arsenal will play against Tottenham Hotspur
This will be a fantastic opportunity to see the two north London rivals playing outside the British capital city – this is actually also their first match against each other outside of the UK. The last time Hong Kong saw Arsenal was 13 years ago in 2012.
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