The Premier League will hold its first preseason tournament in the USA this summer, as six teams were confirmed for the nine-game Premier League Summer Series in late July.
Chelsea will headline the event and will be joined by Aston Villa, Brentford, Brighton, Fulham and Newcastle.
Five venues will play host to the games, with Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia hosting the opener on July 22 between Chelsea and Brighton.
Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Exploria Stadium in Orlando, Red Bull Arena in New Jersey and FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland will also host games.
Though Premier League sides have been doing preseason tours of the U.S. for years, this is the first preseason tournament in America involving Premier League sides, mirroring the Premier League Asia Trophy.
“We are delighted to be bringing six clubs to the USA in July for the first-ever Premier League Summer Series,” Premier League CEO Richard Masters said in a statement.
“Our clubs have incredible supporters in the U.S., who passionately follow their teams throughout the season.
“We have seen this dedication first-hand from the tens of thousands who have attended our Mornings Live fan events and are excited to be building on this by bringing live Premier League action to five cities this summer.
“We are currently enjoying one of the most competitive Premier League seasons of all time at both ends of the table and I am sure we will see some thrilling matches during the tournament.”
Premier League Summer Series 2023 schedule (all kick-off times local)
July 22 – Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia
Match 1: Chelsea vs. Brighton (7 p.m.)
July 23 – Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia
Match 2: Fulham vs. Brentford (4 p.m.)
Match 3: Newcastle vs. Aston Villa (7 p.m.)
July 26 – Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta
Match 4: Brentford vs. Brighton (5:30 p.m.)
Match 5: Chelsea vs. Newcastle (8:15 p.m.)
July 26 – Exploria Stadium, Orlando
Match 6: Fulham vs. Aston Villa (7 p.m.)
July 28 – Red Bull Arena, New Jersey
Match 7: Brighton vs. Newcastle (7:30 p.m.)
July 30 – FedEx Field, Landover, Maryland
Match 8: Aston Villa vs. Brentford (12:00 p.m.)
Match 9: Chelsea vs. Fulham (2:45 p.m.)
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