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Liverpool's August 2026 begins four thousand miles from Merseyside and ends with the first Anfield league match of the season. In between come two European friendlies under the Anfield lights and a Sunday afternoon at St James' Park to open the Premier League campaign.
Here is the full month, fixture by fixture, with what each one offers anyone planning a trip. Everything listed is covered on our Liverpool tickets page.
Liverpool fixtures in August 2026
| Date | Fixture | Kick-off | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 2 Aug | Liverpool v Leeds United | 15:00 CDT | Friendly | Soldier Field, Chicago |
| Sun 9 Aug | Liverpool v AS Monaco | 14:30 | Friendly | Anfield |
| Sun 16 Aug | Liverpool v Como 1907 | 18:00 | Friendly | Anfield |
| Sun 23 Aug | Newcastle United v Liverpool | 16:30 | Premier League | St James' Park |
| Sat 29 Aug | Liverpool v Nottingham Forest | 12:30 | Premier League | Anfield |
All times are local to the venue. Kick-offs can still move, particularly the two league fixtures, where broadcast scheduling has the final say.
The pre-season friendlies
Liverpool v Leeds United — 2 August, Soldier Field
The month opens in Chicago. Soldier Field is one of the great American sporting venues, and a Sunday afternoon meeting with Leeds United gives Liverpool's large North American following a rare chance to see the side in person.
The stadium sits on the lakefront just south of downtown Chicago and is reachable on the CTA Red and Green lines to Roosevelt, followed by a short walk. For supporters travelling from the UK it is a long weekend rather than a day trip, but it is the only fixture of the month played outside England.
Liverpool v AS Monaco — 9 August, Anfield
The first of two home friendlies brings AS Monaco to Anfield on a Sunday afternoon. A 14:30 kick-off makes this the most family-friendly fixture of the month and one of the easier ways into Anfield all season — pre-season friendlies typically see wider availability than league matches, when season-ticket holders account for the vast majority of the ground.
If you have never been, this is a good first visit: the stadium is full, the atmosphere is generous, and the pressure of a league Sunday is absent. Availability is listed on our Liverpool v AS Monaco page.
Liverpool v Como 1907 — 16 August, Anfield
Como visit Anfield for an 18:00 Sunday evening kick-off, the last outing before the league begins. Expect something close to a first-choice eleven, and expect Anfield under lights — the best version of the ground for a friendly.
The two sides meet twice on the same day: an earlier fixture is played behind closed doors, with the evening match at Anfield the one open to supporters. Tickets are on our Liverpool v Como page.
Premier League: the opening two fixtures
Newcastle United v Liverpool — 23 August, St James' Park
Liverpool open the league season away at Newcastle United, and the fixture computer has been kind to neutrals: St James' Park on a Sunday teatime is one of the loudest away days in the division, and the two clubs have produced a run of high-scoring meetings in recent seasons.
Newcastle is around three hours from Liverpool by rail with a change at Manchester or York, and St James' Park is genuinely in the city centre — a five-minute walk from Monument Metro station. Away demand for this one is always heavy; check current listings for Newcastle United v Liverpool.
Liverpool v Nottingham Forest — 29 August, Anfield
The first home league fixture of the season lands on Saturday 29 August at 12:30 against Nottingham Forest. An early kick-off at Anfield has its own character: the ground fills early, You'll Never Walk Alone lands before most of the city has finished lunch, and the day is still ahead of you afterwards.
Anfield holds 61,276 and is roughly two miles from Lime Street. The 917 express bus runs direct from the city centre every ten minutes on matchdays, and the Soccerbus shuttle from Sandhills station is the simplest option if you are arriving by train. Seats for the home opener are on our Liverpool v Nottingham Forest page.
Planning your trip
- An early kick-off changes the day. The Forest fixture starts at 12:30, so plan travel and pre-match around a morning arrival rather than an afternoon one.
- League dates can move. Both Premier League fixtures are subject to television rescheduling, usually confirmed several weeks ahead.
- Friendlies are the easier ticket. If Anfield is on your list and you have struggled with league availability, the Monaco and Como matches are the realistic way in.
- Away allocations are limited. For St James' Park, always select the away section when booking, and book early.
Liverpool tickets
Tickets for Liverpool's August 2026 programme — both Anfield friendlies plus the Premier League openers at Newcastle and at home to Forest — are listed on LiveFootballTickets. Anfield availability is at its widest for the friendlies and tightens sharply once the league season begins.
Every order is covered by our 150% money-back guarantee. If this is your first booking with us, our how it works page walks through the process from checkout to ticket delivery.
Frequently asked questions
When do Liverpool play their first Premier League match of 2026/27?
Sunday 23 August 2026, away at Newcastle United, kicking off at 16:30 at St James' Park.
When is the first home league game at Anfield?
Saturday 29 August 2026 against Nottingham Forest, with a 12:30 kick-off.
How many friendlies do Liverpool play in August 2026?
Three that supporters can attend: Leeds United at Soldier Field in Chicago on 2 August, then AS Monaco and Como 1907 at Anfield on 9 and 16 August.
Are any August fixtures played outside England?
One — the meeting with Leeds United at Soldier Field in Chicago on 2 August.
What comes after August?
Liverpool travel to Ipswich Town on 4 September before hosting Fulham at Anfield on 12 September.
