Official: AC Milan to face Liverpool in Hong Kong as part of Asia-Pacific preseason tour | OneFootball

AC Milan have confirmed that they will be heading out to Hong Kong for preseason ahead of 2025-26, breaking the recent trend of visiting the United States.

On the official website, the club write that Hong Kong is the ‘first destination’ of the 2025 preseason tour. The Rossoneri are scheduled to face Liverpool at the state-of-the-art Kai Tak Stadium on Saturday 26 July, their first game in the country since 2004.

Milan add that there will be more events announced across the Asia-Pacific region, with additional stops to be revealed in the coming weeks. The game against Liverpool is part of the Hong Kong Football Festival 2025.

The festival will host Spurs and Arsenal in addition to the Rossoneri and the Reds, while it was announced during a media event in Hong Kong on Monday, attended by club legends such as Franco Baresi, alongside local media and VIPs.

The statement goes on to add: “The announcement coincides with launch of the Club’s first AC Milan Academy in Hong Kong, reinforcing its long-term commitment to the development of football at a grassroots level.

“The Academy will support young participants in their sporting and personal development, guiding them through a journey that nurtures both their football skills and personal growth. The opening of this Academy further embeds AC Milan’s football philosophy in the region and sets the scene for future community events.

“The Pre-Season Tour 2025 will be a key moment in AC Milan’s preparation for the 2025/26 season. Beyond the pitch, the Tour also marks a significant opportunity to reconnect with fans in the Asia-Pacific region, reinforcing the Club’s presence in key international markets and engaging with its passionate fanbase.

“The Tour will also serve as a platform to strengthen relationships with key stakeholders, including local institutions and partners, while providing a valuable opportunity to drive commercial growth and reinforce AC Milan’s brand strength on a global scale.

“Further destinations of AC Milan’s Pre-Season Tour 2025 will be officially announced in the coming weeks, as the Rossoneri prepare to head East this summer.”