While every season that ends is undoubtedly a sad time for football fans, it is always followed by the start of another. 2025/26 is no different, and all clubs will soon be starting their pre-season preparations, which of course include multiple friendlies.
Depending on which club you support, securing a seat at these matches can actually be harder than for in-season games. That is because many Premier League teams take their pre-season friendlies abroad to continents such as Asia and North America, so local fans in those regions often take full advantage of the opportunity, making tickets hard to come by.
But it's not impossible if you know where to look.
Pre-season friendly tickets: Buying guide
Official club websites
The first and most obvious place to look is the official website of your respective club. Often, these matches will be sold through a selected overseas service, however, the official club website will redirect you there automatically.
This will save you the hassle of tracking down this information yourself, which can be difficult for some games. If you do opt for this method, then act quickly, as tickets are selling out quickly for many of these games.
Third-party resale market
If the above method doesn't prove fruitful, then one remaining option for supporters desperate to get their hands on pre-season friendly tickets is the third-party resale markets.
These websites often have a large collection of tickets for most fixtures, albeit at extremely inflated prices compared to what would be considered ‘fair market value'. Two such websites are as follows:
The main concern with such sites is the authenticity of the tickets being sold. While many provide their own respective guarantees, you can never be too careful. If purchasing tickets through this method, we recommend you be diligent and always proceed with caution.