Leeds saw their first season back in the Championship extended by three weeks as their promotion bid went all the way to the play-offs and ultimately a Wembley final against Southampton. A 1-0 defeat left the Whites staring at a second consecutive term back in the country’s second tier, ahead of which plans are gathering pace amid a summer of two huge international tournaments.
The Whites have players at both the European Championships and Copa America which sandwich the build-up to the new campaign and the start of the 2024-25 season itself. Three pre-season friendlies have now been announced and, here, we run through the key dates of the summer and next season plus a guide to which Whites internationals will be in action and when. In the hope that it’s coming home, we’ve included England’s group stage games at the Euros too.


20. Harrogate Town pre-season friendly
Friday, July 19. Harrogate Town v Leeds United - 7.30pm kick-off. Photo: Pete Norton

21. Football at Paris 2024 Olympics
Wednesday, July 24 - Saturday, August 10. Junior Firpo likely to be part of the Dominican Republic squad. Photo: DIMITAR DILKOFF

22. Guiseley pre-season friendly
Saturday, July 27: Guiseley v Leeds United under-21s at Nethermoor (3pm). Photo: George Wood

23. Leeds v Valencia pre-season friendly
Saturday, August 3 (3pm kick-off at Elland Road). Photo: Aitor Alcalde

24. Opening weekend
Saturday, August 10: Season likely to start with an evening kick-off on the Friday night. Photo: Michael Regan

