Leeds United pre-season friendlies and early 2026-27 key dates, including transfer window deadline

Leeds United have three pre-season games left after returning from their tour of America, with early 2026-27 dates already set.

According to yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk, the run-in begins on Saturday, August 8, when RB Leipzig visit Elland Road for a 2pm kick-off.

Next comes Manchester United at Croke Park in Dublin on Wednesday, August 12, a 7.30pm start in Ireland.

The final warm-up is against FC Augsburg at Elland Road on Saturday, August 15, kick-off 3pm.

The Premier League campaign opens on Saturday, August 22, with Nottingham Forest hosting Leeds United at the City Ground at 3pm.

Leeds’ first home league match is against Brentford on Sunday, August 30, a 2pm start at Elland Road, moved for live coverage on Sky Sports.

The summer transfer window closes on Tuesday, September 1, with a 7pm deadline.

Source: yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk

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