HARRISON, NJ - (Wednesday, March 4) - Sports Illustrated Stadium & TEG Sport today announced that English soccer heavyweights Leeds United FC and Sunderland AFC will face off in New Jersey this summer as part of their tour of the United States. Sports Illustrated Stadium will play host to these two iconic Premier League clubs, on Thursday, July 30th, as the teams prepare for the start of the 2026/27 season.
Pre-sale tickets will be available on March 10th, with general on-sale taking place on March 12th. Fans can register for pre-sale here.Â
Leeds United is one of the most historic football clubs in England. Founded in 1919, the club has played at its Elland Road home since its foundation. Leeds United have been crowned champions of England three times, in 1968/69, 1973/74 and 1991/92. The club has also won the League Cup and FA Cup on one occasion, along with the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup (now UEFA Europa League) twice. As a city, Leeds is the third largest one club football city in Europe. Leeds United has a huge fan base across the globe, which is renowned for being one of the most passionate in the sport.
Founded in 1879, Sunderland AFC is one of the most historic English Football Clubs, with a proud heritage, a passionate global fanbase, and deep roots in the City of Sunderland. Playing at the iconic Stadium of Light in the Premier League, the Club is built on the values of hard work, ambition, and community. With six top-flight league titles and a legacy shaped by resilience and success, Sunderland AFC continues to drive forward on and off the pitch.
This match will take place at Sports Illustrated Stadium, home to Major League Soccer’s Red Bull New York and the National Women’s Soccer League’s Gotham FC. Sports Illustrated Stadium will welcome The Whites and The Black Cats to its pitch for the first time.Â
This game is part of TEG Sport’s 2026 Summer Soccer Series. The full fixture list for this can be found below. Kick-off times and broadcast details will be announced in due course. Fans who wish to attend these matches can get more information by registering here.
Full Match Schedule:
Saturday July 25th
- Wrexham AFC vs Leeds United FC - Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Florida
- Liverpool FC vs Sunderland AFC - GEODIS Park, Nashville, Tennessee
Wednesday July 29th
- Liverpool FC vs Wrexham AFC - Yankee Stadium, New York, New York
Thursday July 30th
- LEEDS UNITED FC VS SUNDERLAND AFC - SI STADIUM, HARRISON, NEW JERSEY
Sunday August 2nd
- Leeds United FC vs Liverpool FC - Soldier Field, Chicago, Illinois
- Sunderland AFC vs Wrexham AFC - Subaru Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
About TEG SportÂ
TEG Sport is a producer and promoter of live sporting events featuring the world’s biggest sporting teams and brands. TEG Sport is owned by TEG, a leading global live entertainment, ticketing, and technology business which operates globally and includes Ticketek, Ticketek Marketplace, Ticketek UK, Ticketek New Zealand, Ticketek Malaysia, Ticketek Philippines, Ticketek Singapore, Eventopia, Softix, TEG Dainty, TEG Sport, TEG Van Egmond, Laneway Festival, Handsome Tours, SXSW Sydney, TEG Theatrical, MJR Presents, TEG Life Like Touring, Brickman, TEG Rockefeller, TEG Rugby Live, TEG Europe, Propaganda, TEG Live USA, Qudos Bank Arena, FAN+, VIP NOW, and Ovation.
About Sports Illustrated Stadium
Sports Illustrated Stadium is the benchmark for soccer-specific venues in North America, setting the standard for innovation, fan experience, and modern stadium design. Located in the culturally vibrant and easily accessible Harrison, New Jersey, this 25,000-seat, state-of-the-art facility serves as the home of Red Bull New York (Major League Soccer) and Gotham FC (National Women’s Soccer League). Since opening in 2010, the stadium has continually evolved through technology-driven advancements, including friction-reducing concessions, streamlined points of sale, and enhanced premium concessions and dining experiences led by Red Seat Hospitality from Levy. Sports Illustrated Stadium offers a full range of modern amenities, including premium hospitality spaces, club and suite areas, open concourses and convenient access to concessions and services. In addition to MLS and NWSL matches, the venue hosts international friendlies, concerts, community gatherings, and other major events, making Sports Illustrated Stadium a year-round destination for sports, entertainment, and cultural programming in the region.
