The Premier League will return to the United States this summer, with the second edition of the Summer Series tournament taking place ahead of the 2025/26 season.
AFC Bournemouth, Everton, Manchester United and West Ham United will compete in the round robin pre-season tournament, hoping to succeed Chelsea as winners after they were crowned inaugural champions in July 2023.
It will be a fantastic opportunity to see some of your favourite teams teams in action ahead of the 2025/26 season.
Summer Series 2025 will take place from July 26th-August 3rd and feature the four teams playing six matches in three iconic venues.
The MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, will host the first double-header on Saturday July 26th when Everton face Bournemouth before Man Utd take on West Ham.
The action then heads to Soldier Field, Chicago, where West Ham will meet Everton and Man Utd play Bournemouth on Wednesday, July 30.
Bournemouth v West Ham and Man Utd v Everton will be the final matches of the series, at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, on Sunday, August 3.
Here are 12 reasons why the Summer Series will be a must-see.
1. Watch world-class talent
A host of elite players from the Premier League will head to the U.S. for the mini-tournament, especially Man Utd's roster of stars. Among them will be the likes of Man Utd's tireless and talismanic captain Bruno Fernandes as Premier League fans in the U.S. get a unique opportunity to watch some of the competition’s biggest names up close.
2. First chance to see summer signings
It is set to be a big summer in the transfer market and the four clubs heading Stateside in July are set to be as busy as any of them. The Summer Series could provide supporters with their first chance to see the signings play for their new clubs. Their debut appearance for the club, their first goal. Those attending the Summer Series would be able to say they saw these events live.
3. Ruben Amorim’s revolution
Head coach Ruben Amorim has been craving training-ground time to accelerate his Man Utd revolution. He will get for the first time this summer in pre-season training and so the Summer Series will provide an early opportunity to see first-hand how a new Man Utd, strengthened so far by the addition of Brazil star Matheus Cunha, are shaping up ahead of 2025/26.
4. Amad back at full speed
Another Man Utd star on the rise this season is winger Amad, who was starting to establish himself at Old Trafford before an ankle injury curtailed his progress last season. The Ivorian, one of the Premier League’s most exciting young players, returned to action in May and should be back at peak levels in a welcome sight for Man Utd supporters.
Man Utd's Summer Series fixtures
5. Everton’s new era
A new era begins at Everton in the 2025/26 season when they officially move into their new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock, increasing the feel-good factor around the club. The Summer Series will be a key part of manager David Moyes’ preparations as he bids to build a team ready to hit the ground running in their new home. The Scot's impact on Everton since his return has been nothing short of magnificent, and the Summer Series could be where fans see the start of a team who will be looking at the top end of the table rather than the bottom.
6. Everton’s return to America
Everton have not played in North America since July 2022 when they played pre-season friendlies in Baltimore and Minnesota. So their participation in the Summer Series is guaranteed to be accompanied by a large contingent of Stateside Toffees, keen to take the long-awaited chance to see their beloved club in the flesh and cheer them on.
Everton's Summer Series fixtures
7. Watch one of the Premier League’s rising clubs
The rise of Bournemouth has been one of the stories of recent Premier League seasons, setting a club record top-flight points tally for the second season running and scoring 58 goals, their highest-ever number in the Premier League
Their continued rise has been inspired by manager Andoni Iraola, and his thrilling brand of attacking, high-energy football should guarantee entertainment during the tournament.
8. See Cherries' next breed of future stars
Bournemouth have an impressive track record in recent years of shrewdly signing high-potential but relatively unknown talents who have gone on to shine in the Premier League and beyond, and left-back Adrian Truffert, who has joined from French side Rennes, could be the next in line to do so. Antoine Semenyo, Illia Zabarnyi, Justin Kluivert and Milos Kerkez are the most recent examples, the latter of whom is heavily linked in the media with a move to champions Liverpool. The Summer Series offers an early opportunity to see who will be next off the Bournemouth conveyor belt of talent.
9. Adams appearing on home soil
Bournemouth’s inclusion in the Summer Series line-up gives local fans the chance to see some of their own, which should make them a big attraction. Not only are Bournemouth owned by NHL's Vegas Golden Knights owner Bill Foley, they also have US national men's team midfielder Tyler Adams and the January signing from DC United, teenage defender Matai Akinmboni.
Bournemouth's Summer Series fixtures
10. Potter’s West Ham plans
Like with Amorim at Man Utd, West Ham will head to America on the back of Graham Potter’s first, full pre-season since being appointed head coach in January. The Summer Series will offer Hammers fans the chance to get a good look at the changes he wants to implement during their three matches.
11. West Ham stars new and old
The prospect of watching new faces in claret and blue will excite West Ham followers but so too will the sight of some of their existing stars, and seeing how Potter looks to build the team around them. Attacking talents Jarrod Bowen and Mohammed Kudus will be among the leading names West Ham fans will be looking to see in the flesh.
West Ham's Summer Series fixtures
12: Iconic teams in iconic venues
The Summer Series not only features four iconic teams with a rich and varied history. The venues for each of the three double-headers are full of sporting history:
- MetLife Stadium is one of the largest stadiums in the NFL, with a capacity of 82,500, and will host the FIFA 2026 World Cup final a year on from its Summer Series matches.
- Soldier Field is steeped in sporting history as a Chicago landmark since 1924, with a capacity of 63,500.
- Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, is renowned for its innovative design, fan experience, and has already proved a big hit in the previous Summer Series.
These venues will give the Summer Series matches a unique look and atmosphere that you will not want to miss.