Liverpool’s third and final stop on their US tour pits them against another Premier League side, with Andoni Iraola‘s squad potentially bolstered. Here is what you can expect.
Liverpool vs. Leeds
Pre-Season (3) | Soldier Field
August 2, 2026 | 3pm (Local), 9pm (BST)
Liverpool notched their second win on the bounce in pre-season, adding a 1-0 victory over Wrexham to their 4-2 win against Sunderland in midweek. That, however, will not be the priority for Iraola.
He used 21 players in New York and could turn to new faces in Chicago after three players returned from their summer break, but they may have only cameos at most.
Leeds, meanwhile, faced Sunderland in the early hours of Friday morning, meaning they could be due to rotate with less than three days between games.
Here is everything you need to know ahead of Sunday’s match.
When and where is Liverpool vs. Leeds taking place?
CHICAGO, USA - Saturday, July 26, 2014: Liverpool players during a preseason training session at the Soldier Field Stadium in Chicago on day six of the club's USA Tour. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)
CHICAGO, USA - Saturday, July 26, 2014: Liverpool players during a preseason training session at the Soldier Field Stadium in Chicago on day six of the club's USA Tour. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)
Liverpool and Leeds will contest their friendly in Chicago, with kickoff at 3pm local time and 9pm in the UK.
It is the kindest kickoff time for those in the UK so far this pre-season!
Soldier Field, home of the NFL’s Chicago Bears and MLS’s Chicago Fire FC, is hosting the all-Premier League meeting, and has a capacity of 62,500.
There are still thousands of tickets for sale at the time of writing, so there may be quite a few empty seats at kickoff.
There was a flood warning a day before the game, but it’s not expected to pose issues on Sunday.
This will be the fifth time the Reds have played at the stadium, and their most recent visit since facing Olympiacos in 2014.
Potential Liverpool XI: Who is and is NOT available vs. Leeds
CHICAGO, USA - Friday, July 31, 2026: Liverpool's Florian Wirtz during an open training session at the Endeavor Health Performance Center ahead of their final pre-season friendly match between Liverpool FC and Leeds United at Soldier Field in Chicago. (Photo by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)
CHICAGO, USA - Friday, July 31, 2026: Liverpool's Florian Wirtz during an open training session at the Endeavor Health Performance Center ahead of their final pre-season friendly match between Liverpool FC and Leeds United at Soldier Field in Chicago. (Photo by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)
Iraola could have up to 28 players available against Leeds, but the likes of Ryan Gravenberch, Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak will be expected to only have cameos late on.
Jeremy Jacquet, meanwhile, remains in doubt to feature after missing training on Friday despite Iraola’s expectation that the Frenchman would make his ‘debut’ in Chicago.
Wataru Endo and Stefan Bajcetic were involved in the latest training session, but they will likely still be managed after long-term injuries.
As for Iraola’s starting lineup, the potential desire to push players beyond 60 minutes could see him name his strongest-possible XI, which is still hindered by the lack of centre-back depth.
Potential XI: Mamardashvili; Frimpong, Ndukwe, Chambers, Kerkez; Jones, Szoboszlai; Morrison, Elliott, Ngumoha; Chiesa
Liverpool Squad Available vs. Leeds
Goalkeepers: Mamardashvili, Woodman, Davies, Hall
Defenders: Ndukwe, Ndiaye, Jacquet*, Kerkez, Tsimikas, Frimpong, Chambers, Ramsay, Scanlon
Midfielders: Szoboszlai, Gravenberch*, Wirtz*, Jones, Elliott, Nyoni, McConnell
Forwards: Isak*, Ngumoha, Chiesa, Morrison, Wright, Abe, Koumas, Sonni-Lambie
* In doubt / possible minutes managed
How to watch Liverpool vs. Leeds: Pre-season TV guide
NEW YORK, USA - Wednesday, July 29, 2026: Liverpool's head coach Andoni Iraola speaks to LFCTV after a pre-season friendly match between Liverpool FC and Wrexham AFC at Yankee Stadium. Liverpool won 1-0. (Photo by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)
NEW YORK, USA - Wednesday, July 29, 2026: Liverpool's head coach Andoni Iraola speaks to LFCTV after a pre-season friendly match between Liverpool FC and Wrexham AFC at Yankee Stadium. Liverpool won 1-0. (Photo by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)
You can watch Liverpool vs. Leeds live on All Red Video here, with a full match replay and highlights available after the full-time whistle.
A full list of international coverage options for Liverpool vs. Leeds can also be found here.
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Liverpool vs. Leeds Kick-Off Times
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City / Region Kick-Off Time
United Kingdom (BST) 9pm
New York (EDT) 4pm
Los Angeles (PDT) 1pm
Dubai (GST) Midnight (Monday)
Nairobi (EAT) 11pm
Sydney (AEST) 6am (Monday)
Football – Pre-Season – Liverpool USA Tour Day 12
CHICAGO, USA - Friday, July 31, 2026: Liverpool's Florian Wirtz during an open training session at the Endeavor Health Performance Center ahead of their final pre-season friendly match between Liverpool FC and Leeds United at Soldier Field in Chicago. (Photo by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)
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