Leeds United will take on Manchester United in the Strawberry Arena this summer but where is it?
The season is far from over as Leeds United still have eight massive fixtures left in the Championship.
Daniel Farke’s side have won just one in their last four matches, which has seen the title race with Sheffield United and Burnley get even tighter.
Leeds have thrown away their advantage at the top of the Championship table, with The Blades now sitting on 80 points alongside them and Burnley just two behind.
The international break has come at a good time for Leeds ahead of an intense run-in but, with promotion still far from secure, the club has begun plans for the summer.
Leeds have confirmed they will be facing fierce rivals Manchester United in a not-so-friendly in pre-season but it’s not taking place in England.
Here is everything you need to know about the Strawberry Arena.
Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images
Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt – AMA/Getty Images
What is the capacity of the Strawberry Arena?
Leeds’ first confirmed pre-season friendly ahead of the 2025/26 campaign has been set and will see the Whites return to Scandinavia.
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The club had successful pre-season fixtures in Norway in 2015 and 2023 but this time will be heading to neighbours Sweden to face Man United on July 19, 2025.
The Strawberry Arena, the national stadium of Sweden in the capital of Stockholm, will be playing host to the game.
It boasts a capacity of 50,000 and Leeds supporters have been allocated blocks 115-126 for the game.
Tickets are already on sale for season ticket holders and members, with general sale opening on Friday, March 21.
It will cost 525 SEK (£40) to attend the game.
Why are Leeds United facing Man Utd in pre-season?
Leeds will be hoping to face their old foes in two much more competitive fixtures next season by securing promotion to the Premier League.
However, they will face the Reds in Sweden first and Leeds’ chief operation officer Morrie Eisenberg explained why.
He told Leeds’ official site: “We are delighted to announce this pre-season fixture with Manchester United and as a club, we again look forward to playing in Scandinavia.
“We know the great support we have in Scandinavia, with many supporters regularly travelling to England to see Leeds United play and LUSCOS (Leeds United Supporters Club of Scandinavia) have over 8,000 Members alone, so it will be a great occasion in July.”