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Liverpool vs Leeds Preseason Friendly: How to Watch Live, TV Info, and Kickoff Time

On Sunday, August 2, 2026, Liverpool and Leeds will meet again at Soldier Field in Chicago for a preseason friendly. This match revisits last season's intense Premier League encounters, including a dramatic 3-3 draw in December, capped by a stoppage-time goal from Ao Tanaka for Leeds, and a scoreless draw the following January.

This game also marks an early challenge for Andoni Iraola in his debut season as Liverpool's manager. The squad touring the U.S. features a blend of seasoned players and promising youngsters like Dominik Szoboszlai, Federico Chiesa, and Cody Gakpo.

Leeds' Lineup and Approach

Leeds, under Daniel Farke's guidance in his fourth season, fields a team mixing experienced Premier League players with new talent. Their attack is led by Dominic Calvert-Lewin while Ethan Ampadu anchors the midfield. Speedsters Wilfried Gnonto and Daniel James add pace to their offensive strategy.

Both teams use this match as a way to finalize their lineups and gain momentum before the official season starts later in August.

Broadcast Details for Liverpool vs Leeds

The game will be available live in the United States on ESPN Deportes (Spanish language broadcast). English-speaking viewers can watch the match through the ESPN app via live streaming.

The ESPN app offers live coverage of major sports including NBA, NFL, MLB, NHL, college sports, and popular ESPN shows such as SportsCenter and First Take. Subscriptions start at $29.99 per month with ESPN Unlimited.

Match Timing Across US Time Zones

  • Date: Sunday, August 2, 2026
  • Kickoff times:
  • Eastern Time: 4 p.m.
  • Central Time: 3 p.m.
  • Mountain Time: 2 p.m.
  • Pacific Time: 1 p.m.

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