Liverpool take on Leeds United in a pre-season friendly in Chicago on Sunday, as both clubs step up their preparations for the 2026/27 Premier League season. The match comes at a significant time for Andoni Iraola, who is beginning his first campaign in charge at Anfield following a disappointing title defence under Arne Slot.
The game is scheduled for a 9pm BST kick-off on August 2, 2026. In the UK, it will be shown live on All Red Video, Liverpool's in-house streaming service, which requires a membership costing £42.99 annually. All of Liverpool's pre-season fixtures are being broadcast via the platform.
Liverpool will be without Joe Gomez, with Iraola confirming the defender is facing a month on the sidelines due to a muscle injury. He joins Giovanni Leoni in the treatment room, though summer signing Jeremy Jacquet could make his debut after recovering from a shoulder injury. Ryan Gravenberch, Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak are all available for selection.
Neither side has been in full flow during pre-season, but Liverpool have won both of their matches so far, beating Sunderland 4-2 and Wrexham 1-0, with 17-year-old Rio Ngumoha scoring the winner in New York. Leeds, meanwhile, lost 3-2 to Wrexham before beating Sunderland 1-0 courtesy of a Felix Nmecha goal. New Leeds signing Harry Wilson has featured in both of their games.
Daniel Farke's side secured Premier League safety after a difficult start last season, ultimately finishing 14th. They will aim to build on that, but on paper Liverpool appear stronger and should extend their winning run in this friendly.
