Liverpool is back at Anfield today as it continues its preparations for the new season, with the Premier League title defense just days away now.
The Reds get the 2025/26 campaign underway against Bournemouth on August 15, but before then, Arne Slot's side will be looking to get more minutes in the legs against Athletic Club today.
The clubs will play two games at Anfield later in what is essentially Liverpool's final run-out before the real work gets underway, with the Reds heading to Wembley on Sunday to take on Crystal Palace in the Community Shield.
It's also set to be an emotional day as Liverpool plays its first game back at home following the tragic deaths of Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva, with the pair set to remembered by players and fans alike this evening.
**Follow all the action from Anfield with our live updates below. We'll bring you team news as well as all the action from today's friendlies.**
15:23KEY EVENT
Today's games kick off at 5pm BST (9am PT/12pm ET) and 8pm BST (12pm PT/3pm ET) respectively, with fans on both sides of the Atlantic able to catch all the action.
UK fans with a subscription to LFCTV will be able to watch the game live, while it can also be streamed via [Liverpool's All Red Video](https://video.liverpoolfc.com/pre-season/?lfm_medium=site-link&lfm_source=liverpoolfc.com&lfm_content=news-story&lfm_campaign=alr-pre-season-2526&lfm_proposition=allred). New members to the service can actually get their first month for free if they sign up now.
Fans in the US will be able to catch all the action on the CBS Sports Network, while the game can also be streamed via Paramount+.
15:19James Findlater
Hello Liverpool fans, and welcome to our live updates as we bring you all the action from today's double-header against Athletic Club.
We're expecting team news for the first game very soon, with kick-off just under two hours away, so stick with us to see who gets the nod in the first of our two games!