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Liverpool begin their 2026 pre-season with a friendly match against fellow Premier League side Sunderland, played at GEODIS Park in Nashville, Tennessee on July 25. Kick-off is at 11pm UK time. UK viewers can watch exclusively on LFCTV, with pre-match coverage starting at 10:30pm BST, and stream via LFCTV GO. US viewers can watch on ESPN+ and official Liverpool channels. Team news includes potential debut for Liverpool's Jeremy Jacquet, while Hugo Ekitike is ruled out injured. Sunderland are without Brian Brobbey, Granit Xhaka, and Simon Adingra due to World Cup commitments, and Jocelin Ta Bi due to a rejected visa application.
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Author: Fasika Zelealem, Senior Sports Reporter Updated: 19:00, 25 Jul 2026
Match Overview
Liverpool kick off their pre-season campaign with a friendly against fellow Premier League side Sunderland, played at a neutral venue in the United States.
Key Details
1. Match Timing & Venue
- Date: Saturday, July 25, 2026
- Kick-off: 11:00 PM UK time (BST)
- Venue: GEODIS Park, Nashville, Tennessee (neutral venue during Liverpool's US pre-season tour)
2. UK Television Coverage
- Channel: LFCTV (exclusive)
- Pre-match build-up: From 10:30 PM BST (30 minutes before kick-off)
3. Live Streaming Options
- Platform: LFCTV GO (via web browsers and mobile apps)
- Access: Current subscribers can log in via the LFCTV GO app on iOS and Android devices, or stream directly through official club digital platforms.
4. US Broadcast Options
- Streaming: ESPN+ and official Liverpool club channels
- Devices: ESPN app on connected devices and smart TVs
5. UK Radio Coverage
- Service: LFCTV GO audio services
- Access: Live audio commentary available via Liverpool's official website audio stream
Team News
- Liverpool: Andoni Iraola could hand Jeremy Jacquet his debut. Hugo Ekitike remains ruled out with injury, despite travelling with the squad.
- Sunderland: Brian Brobbey, Granit Xhaka, and Simon Adingra are unavailable due to prior World Cup commitments. Jocelin Ta Bi will also miss out after his visa application was rejected.
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