FC Barcelona has set July 13 as the date to begin their preseason preparations for the 2026/27 campaign. Medical and physical tests will start on this day. Not all players are expected immediately, as many will join after resting from their World Cup duties held in the USA, Mexico, and Canada.
The main phase of preseason will see the team in an England training camp from July 27 to August 3. Confirmed is at least one friendly match: on July 31, Barcelona will face Birmingham City, an English Championship side that finished 10th last season. The game will take place at 20:45 CEST at St. Andrew’s Knighthead Park and revives a historic rivalry not seen for over six decades.
Head coach Hansi Flick aims to have the squad in top physical condition ahead of the official competitions, with the Champions League as a key objective. Training at Ciutat Esportiva will focus on intense physical preparation. The scheduled matches and dates highlight the club’s determination to start the new season strongly.
