Real Madrid will face Barcelona in New Jersey- but what other games will Los Blancos play in the US tour 2024?
Here’s everything you need to know about Real Madrid pre-season 2024: USA tour Schedule, USA El Clasico, Tickets, and how to watch them.
Real Madrid had an immensely successful 2023-24 season, winning the LaLiga title against arch-
rivals Barcelona at Girona and clinching the UEFA Champions League against Dortmund.
Jude Bellingham’s signing in the 2022-23 season proved invaluable, helping to fill the gap left by
Karim Benzema.
As the new season approaches, Real Madrid aims to defend their Spanish Champions title and
compete fiercely for trophies in all competitions.
Before diving into the new season, Los Blancos have planned a pre-season tour in the US, with
matches scheduled in Chicago, New Jersey, and North Carolina. They will face AC Milan,
Barcelona, and Chelsea in the US before returning to Europe.
Under Carlo Ancelotti’s leadership, Real Madrid boasts extraordinary talents like Bellingham,
Vinicius, and Militao. Their impressive squad from last season now includes French star Kylian
Mbappe, making them even stronger.
However, Madrid announced that Mbappe would not join the US tour and will instead train at
the Valdebebas facility.
Real Madrid fixtures for the 2024 pre-season
| Matches | Date | Venue | Kick-off Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Real Madrid vs AC Milan | Wednesday, 31st July | Soldier Field, Chicago | 8:30 pm ET |
| Real Madrid vs Barcelona | Saturday, 3rd August | MetLife Stadium, New Jersey | 7:00 pm ET |
| Real Madrid vs Chelsea | Tuesday, 6th August | Bank of America Stadium, North Carolina | 7:00 pm ET |
Los Blancos will be opening their pre-season tour in the United States once again, starting with
a match against AC Milan on 31 st July at the iconic Soldier field in Chicago.
On their previous encounter, Madrid had a remarkable comeback against Milan securing a 3-2 victory score in Los Angeles.
Their second game will feature the traditional EL Clasico against Barca at the Met Life Stadium
of New Jersey. Madrid will be definitely looking forward to avenge the heavy defeat they got in
their previous season against the Spanish Giants.
Madrid will be concluding their pre-season tour on 6 th of August finishing up against Chelsea at
North Carolina before heading back to Europe.
How to watch & stream Real Madrid 2024 pre-season tour of America
The official broadcasting channel for Real Madrid’s pre-season games hasn’t been confirmed
yet.
However, highlights of all the pre-season games will be available to watch on the club’s
official streaming platform, Real Madrid Play and their official YouTube channel.
Premier Sports 1 will broadcast the first match of Real Madrid’s pre-season game in the UK.
The match between Real Madrid and Barcelona will likely be broadcasted by beIN Sports in the
United States, while Sky TV will air the match in the UK at 8 pm.
ESPN+ will be broadcasting the final match of Madrid’s pre-season tour against Chelsea before
their return to Europe.
Real madrid pre season 2024 fixtures tickets
The tickets for Madrid’s pre-season matches are available through various platforms. Fans that
are interested in attending Madrid’s pre-season match can book their tickets through various
platforms.
The tickets to Madrid’s matches are available to buy in the site Ticketmaster and Stubhub. The
price for the ticket ranges based on seating section and row.
Where & When will the 2024 USA El Clasico be played?
Hansi Flick, who took over at Catalan Club Barcelona following Xavi’s sacking, and reigning La Liga and 15-time European champions Real Madrid will travel to the United States for pre-season games this summer. Both have star-studded lineups of opponents.
The match exhibition between Madrid and Barca is scheduled to take off on 3rd of August
Saturday with a kick off time of 7 pm ET.
The 2023 pre-season El Clasico was played last July at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, with Barcelona winning 3-0.
Dembele’s first goal for the Blaugrana in the game was followed by late strikes from Fermin Lopez and Ferran Torres.
This summer’s edition of the rivalry will take place at MetLife Stadium located at New Jersey. The stadium features a total of 82,500 seats with incredible sightlines.
