ESPN has obtained exclusive U.S. broadcasting rights to six international club soccer preseason matches that will be shown from July 25 through August 2. The lineup includes Liverpool FC, Wrexham AFC, Leeds United and Sunderland AFC, and will be carried on ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN Deportes and ESPN Unlimited.
The matches are staged in front of U.S. fans as each club fine‑tunes its squad for the 2026‑27 campaign. Liverpool will headline the tour with three fixtures, beginning against Sunderland in Nashville on July 25, then meeting Wrexham in New York City on July 29 and Leeds United in Chicago on August 2.
Commentary and Analysis
English‑language commentary will be led by Adrian Healey and Mark Donaldson, with analysis from Alejandro Moreno, Janusz Michallik and Rodrigo Fáez. Spanish‑language coverage on ESPN Deportes will feature Ricardo Ortiz, Fernando Palomo and Richard Méndez, alongside analysts Mario Kempes, Eduardo Biscayart and Barak Fever.
Beyond live telecasts, ESPN’s signature soccer programs will deliver pre‑match previews, post‑match analysis and highlights across ESPN.com, SportsCenter and the network’s digital and social platforms, ensuring fans have comprehensive coverage throughout the tour.
The summer series offers supporters a rare chance to see Premier League and Championship clubs compete on American soil, building excitement ahead of the upcoming season and showcasing ESPN’s expanded global soccer portfolio.