Pre-Season Clásico: Real Madrid & Barcelona's US Tour Dates

European soccer giants Real Madrid and Barcelona are set to bring their historic rivalry to American shores once again in the summer of 2024. The two La Liga powerhouses will face off in the highly anticipated “El Clásico” friendly as part of their pre-season tours in the United States.

El Clásico Comes to MetLife Stadium

The marquee match between Real Madrid and Barcelona will take place on August 3rd, 2024, at the iconic MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The 82,500-seat venue, home to the NFL’s New York Giants and New York Jets, will provide the perfect stage for the latest chapter in one of the world’s most intense soccer rivalries.

This will mark the third consecutive year that El Clásico has been contested on US soil, with Barcelona emerging victorious in the previous two meetings. In 2022, the Catalan club secured a 3-0 win over their bitter rivals at AT&T Stadium in Dallas, while 2023 saw Raphinha’s solitary strike separate the sides at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.

Real Madrid and Barcelona’s Full US Tour Schedules

While El Clásico will undoubtedly be the highlight of both clubs’ pre-season tours, they will also face off against other top European opposition as they prepare for the 2024/25 campaign.

Barcelona will kick off their US tour by taking on Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City at the Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida, on July 30th. After their clash with Real Madrid, they’ll round off their stateside stint against AC Milan at the M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland, on August 6th.

As for Real Madrid, their pre-season tour begins a day later on July 31st, with a match against AC Milan at Soldier Field in Chicago. Following El Clásico, Los Blancos will conclude their US visit by facing Chelsea at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina, on August 6th.

The Road to the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup

For Real Madrid, these high-profile friendlies will serve as valuable preparation ahead of their participation in the revamped FIFA Club World Cup in 2025. The tournament, which will take place from June 15th to July 23rd, will see Madrid return to the United States as one of the competing teams.

However, Barcelona will be notable absentees from the prestigious event, having failed to qualify due to their recent struggles in the UEFA Champions League.

Secure Your Tickets Now

With two of the biggest names in world soccer set to grace American soil, demand for tickets is expected to be high. Fans eager to witness these iconic clubs in action can purchase tickets through the official Soccer Champions Tour website, as well as popular ticketing platforms like Ticketmaster and StubHub.

As the countdown to these eagerly awaited clashes begins, soccer enthusiasts across the United States are gearing up for an unforgettable summer of top-class action and intense rivalry. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the magic when Real Madrid and Barcelona bring El Clásico stateside once more.