Barcelona Pre-Season 2023: Tour Schedule, Fixtures, Results, Tickets & How to Watch

Barcelona's upcoming pre-season preparations are set to be a crucial period for the club as they aim to reclaim their dominance in European and global football following the departure of Lionel Messi. With financial challenges and a need for squad reinforcements, manager Xavi faces a pivotal summer that could shape the team's future success. As the Blaugrana move to a temporary stadium during renovations, the focus is on making the right moves in the transfer market to compete with rivals like Real Madrid.

In this detailed guide by BETIMATE, you will find everything you need to know about Barcelona's pre-season tour, from the schedule of matches to the latest transfer rumors, ticket purchasing information, and squad updates. Stay tuned to stay informed about the developments and prospects for the 2023-24 campaign.

Barcelona Pre-Season 2023: Fixtures & Results

Following their title-winning season, Xavi's squad wasted no time and embarked on a series of intense pre-season preparations. Just 48 hours after their last La Liga match, they secured a 2-0 victory over Andres Iniesta's Vissel Kobe at the Japan National Stadium on June 6.

Now, the Blaugrana are on the move again, heading to the USA for a tour that will focus on fixtures out west. With a base camp established on the west coast, they are set to face four major European clubs in less than two weeks.

Their tour was initially slated to start with a game against Juventus in Santa Clara, California, on July 23. However, due to an outbreak of viral gastroenteritis among the squad, the match had to be canceled just hours before kickoff. The Barcelona team is expected to reschedule this fixture as it is part of the Soccer Champions Tour, a pre-season tournament.

Now, all eyes are on the upcoming friendly against last season's Premier League runners-up, Arsenal, scheduled for July 27 at SoFI Stadium in Los Angeles. This will be followed by the much-awaited US-based Clasico against arch-rivals Real Madrid on July 29, to be held at the Dallas Cowboys' home ground in Arlington, Texas. The final fixture of the tour will see Barcelona take on Champions League semi-finalists AC Milan in Las Vegas on August 2.

Once they return home, the annual Joan Gamper match awaits, with the opponent and location yet to be revealed due to extensive renovations at Camp Nou. Amidst this busy schedule, the Blaugrana will also unveil their 2023-24 kits. Stay tuned for all the latest updates on Barcelona's pre-season journey.

Barcelona pre-season 2023 tickets

Barcelona pre-season 2023 tickets can be obtained through various platforms. Fans have the option to purchase tickets for Barca's preseason tour on StubHub or the Soccer Champions Tour website.

Additionally, tickets for Barcelona's pre-season fixtures are also available for purchase on Ticketmaster.

How to Watch & Stream Barcelona 2023-24 Pre-Season Tour

As of now, the broadcasters for Barcelona's pre-season fixtures have not been officially confirmed. In the past, the club has made the games available on its in-house media network, but with the service shutting down on June 30, it remains uncertain how fans can access the pre-season fixtures.

However, fans can expect to find content related to the pre-season tour on Barcelona's official YouTube channel. For viewers in the United States, ESPN+ is likely to be the streaming option available for selected matches.

The game against Arsenal is anticipated to be streamed live on the official Arsenal website.

Barcelona 2023-24 Pre-Season Tour Squad

Barcelona's pre-season squad is expected to feature many familiar faces from the previous La Liga-winning season. Additionally, the team has made some notable additions, including the acquisition of Ilkay Gundogan on a free transfer and the impending signing of Brazilian star Vitor Roque. Players such as Robert Lewandowski, Pedri, Gavi, and Ousmane Dembele are expected to be fully available for action by the end of July.

While Vitor Roque won't be part of Barcelona's US tour, fans can still witness new faces like Spanish centre-back Inigo Martinez and former La Masia graduate Oriol Romeu in action. On the other hand, young midfielder Nico Gonzalez has been excluded from the squad as he prepares for a proposed loan move to Porto.

Under the guidance of manager Xavi Hernandez, a total of 32 players are set to travel to the USA in preparation for the upcoming 2023/24 season.

When does the 2023-24 season of Barcelona commence?

Barcelona will initiate their competitive journey on August 13th as they travel to face Getafe in La Liga.

One week later, they will have their inaugural competitive match of the season at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys - the interim home while Camp Nou undergoes renovation.

Who is the best signing of this transfer window?

A: Jude Bellingham

B: Christopher Nkunku

C: Dominik Szoboszlai

D: Mason Mount

E: Sandro Tonali

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