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Get ready for more footie action this summer as four of Europe’s heavy hitters – Manchester City, Chelsea, Inter Milan, and Juventus – are arriving on our shores for this year’s Hong Kong Football Festival. Running from July 31 to August 5, the festival will put these world-class teams head-to-head, taking to the pitch at Kai Tak Stadium for two exciting pre-season fixtures.
In a repeat of the 2023 UEFA Champions League Final, Manchester City, the only club to win four consecutive Premier League titles, will face off with three-time European champions Inter Milan on August 1 (8pm) for the Asahi Super Dry Trophy. The action then continues just a few days later on August 5 (7.30pm), when 2025 FIFA Club World Cup winners Chelsea take on Juventus, who remain the most successful club in Italian football history with 36 league titles, to compete for the Herbalgy Trophy.
While we’re still waiting on the official team sheets, organisers are promising plenty of star power with players from more than 35 nations. Even with the 2026 World Cup schedule, which means some players may be on mandated rest, we’re still crossing our fingers for a glimpse of top talents like Erling Haaland, Reece James, and Lautaro Martínez, among others.
Fans can now register for exclusive pre-sale access at TEG Sport and receive the latest news and updates for the Hong Kong Football Festival 2026. The official pre-sale begins on May 13, followed by the general public sale on May 14. There are six price tiers available ($399, $799, $1,399, $1,999, $2,399, $2,999) with dedicated fan zones set up for each club, while tickets for open training sessions are going for $299.
The festival is just one part of a massive summer for local football fans, as Bayern Munich and Aston Villa are also slated to arrive for the Audi Football Summit 2026 just days later. And if you need a football fix before that, you can always head over to Times Square from May 28 onwards to explore the FIFA Museum Hong Kong, which will be in the city for a special six-month residency.
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