Leeds United announce first of two Elland Road pre-season friendlies as familiar name visits for first time
Bundesliga opposition is set to come to Elland Road in pre-season!
Leeds United have confirmed the first of two Elland Road pre-season friendlies while stadium development work continues.
The Whites will be in Stateside action this summer with games against Sunderland, Wrexham and Liverpool before a late summer trip to Dublin to face bitter rivals Manchester United.
But on the home front Leeds will place twice, with the first Elland Road clash taking place against Bundesliga side RB Leipzig. The game takes place on Saturday August 8 at 2pm. Leipzig are best known to Leeds fans for a legal battle that ensued after the ill-fated transfer of Jean-Kevin Augustin.
The German side finished third in Bundesliga in the 2025/26 season, qualifying for the UEFA Champions League.
Leeds are also expecting to announce a second home friendly, to take place the following weekend.
Ongoing Elland Road development work means the West Stand will be closed for both friendlies.
Full ticket information will be announced in due course.