Defending La Liga champions FC Barcelona will be back in action following a lengthy break after their grueling 2024/25 season.
After an impressive first season as Barcelona's manager, during which he helped them secure the domestic treble and reach the semi-final of the UEFA Champions League, Hansi Flick faces high expectations when he starts the 2025/26 season on July 27.
The club's pre-season Asia tour begins in Japan against Vissel Kobe. Then Barca will head to South Korea for a couple of fixtures before the annual Joan Gamper Trophy at home.
Ahead of the start of the season, the Blaugrana have signed the young Spanish goalkeeping sensation Joan Garcia from the derby rivals Espanyol to fix their long-standing goalkeeping woes.
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The Spanish champions have also secured the signing of England forward Marcus Rashford on a season-long loan from Manchester United, which further boosts their attack.
The first-team departures ahead of the pre-season include the duo of Pablo Torre and Pau Victor, who have joined RCD Mallorca and SC Braga, respectively in search of regular game-time.
The key players to watch will be Raphinha, Lamine Yamal, and Pedri, alongside the famous high backline led by Pau Cubarsi and Inigo Martinez.
As FC Barcelona begins its season with the aim of lifting the UCL, which has eluded them for a decade, TSN brings you all the details about their pre-season below.
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FC Barcelona's 2025/26 pre-season Schedule
Barca will kick-start their pre-season in Kobe, Japan, on July 27, before heading to South Korea for two matches.
The Joan Gamper Trophy will be played at Estadi Johan Cruyff, with the Camp Nou still under reconstruction.
| Opponent | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Vissel Kobe | July 27, 2025 | Noevir Sradium, Kobe. |
| FC Seoul | July 31, 2025 | Seoul World Cup Stadium, Seoul. |
| Daegu FC | August 4, 2025 | DGB Daegu Bank Park, Daegu. |
| Como 1907 | August 11, 2025 | Estadi Johan Cruyff, Barcelona. |
FC Barcelona's 2025/26 pre-season: IST timings
Barca's South Korea leg of friendlies will begin from July 30, with two back-to-back 4:30 pm (IST) matches against FC Seoul and Daegu FC.
The Joan Gamper Trophy match against the Italian team, managed by former Barcelona midfielder Cesc Fabregas, will be played past midnight on August 10, technically on August 11.
Below is the list of timings for all their pre-season matches:
| Opponent | Date | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|
| Vissel Kobe | July 27, 2025 | 3:30 pm |
| FC Seoul | July 31, 2025 | 4:30 pm |
| Daegu FC | August 4, 2025 | 4:30 pm |
| Como 1907 | August 11, 2025 | 12:30 am |
Where to watch FC Barcelona's 2025/26 pre-season matches in India?
Indian fans can catch the live action for FC Barcelona's pre-season Asia tour on the Fancode app/website at 25 rupees per match (INR).
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Additionally, after high fan demand, the matches in South Korea will also be streamed free on FC Barcelona's official YouTube channel.
| Country | Livestream |
|---|---|
| India | Fancode/FC Barcelona YouTube channel |
Where to watch the Joan Gamper Trophy in India?
The Joan Gamper Trophy between the Balugrana and Fabregas' Como will also be streamed live on the club's official YouTube channel.