Manchester United face Atletico Madrid in a high-profile pre-season friendly at the Strawberry Arena in Stockholm on Saturday, August 1, 2026. The match pits two of Europe's biggest clubs against each other on neutral ground and serves as a major test for both squads ahead of the 2026/27 domestic season.
Kick-off time and venue
The game is scheduled to begin at 2pm UK time, which is 3pm local time in Sweden. The Strawberry Arena will host thousands of Scandinavian supporters for the summer spectacle.
TV channel and live stream
There is no traditional UK television broadcast on networks such as Sky Sports or TNT Sports for this encounter. Instead, exclusive live television coverage in the UK will be provided via MUTV.
Subscribers can stream the entire match live online through the MUTV app or on ManUtd.com. Access is available across desktop computers, mobile devices, tablets and smart TVs with an active MUTV subscription.
Pre-season form and head-to-head
Manchester United have had a mixed pre-season, losing 1-0 to Wrexham before beating Rosenborg 5-0. Michael Carrick's first full season in charge is edging closer.
United have faced Atletico Madrid four times competitively and have never won, losing twice and drawing twice. Their most recent meeting came in the Champions League in 2022, when Atletico advanced with a 2-1 aggregate victory.
