Overview

• Liverpool will face AC Milan on July 26, 2025, commemorating the 20th anniversary of their iconic 2005 Champions League final victory.
• Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur will contest the first-ever North London derby held outside the UK on July 31, 2025, at the newly opened Kai Tak Stadium.
• The football festival is part of Hong Kong's strategy to restore its global reputation after years of challenges, including political unrest and strict COVID-19 restrictions.
• Kai Tak Stadium, the centerpiece of the $3.85 billion Kai Tak Sports Park, recently hosted its first major event, the Hong Kong Rugby Sevens, drawing over 110,000 attendees.
• Liverpool's participation in the festival is part of their broader pre-season tour across Asia, which includes matches in Japan and China.