In what will be new manager Enzo Maresca’s maiden game since being appointed as successor to Pep Guardiola, City open up our Asia Tour against Inter Milan on Saturday 1 August in Hong Kong with the game scheduled for kick-off at 12:30 (UK) at the Kai Tek Stadium.
Then it’s on to South Korea’s capital, Seoul, for matches against a K League All Stars XI and Atletico Madrid on Wednesday 5 and Sunday 9 August respectively, both at the Seoul World Cup Stadium.
First up though its that mouth watering encounter with the Italian Serie A champions in what will mark our first outing ahead of the 2026/27 campaign.
Find out all the important pre-match information, including how to follow the action live, below…
When and where
City travel to the Kai Tek Stadium in Hong Kong on Saturday 1 August to take on Inter.
Kick-off is set for 12:30 (UK), with the match broadcast live globally* on mancity.com and our official app for those with a CITY+ subscription.
The key moments can also be followed on the official Man City app, as well as on Twitter: @ManCity.
MAN CITY APP COVERAGE
As always, the official Man City app has got you covered when it comes to following the action from wherever you are in the world.
You can keep across the action via our Matchday Centre on mancity.com and the official Man City app, which provides blow-by-blow updates, analysis and reaction before, during and after the clash.
Those with push notifications turned on in the app will be alerted to key moments throughout the game as they happen, while Alistair Mann will provide live CITY+ commentary assisted by Andy Morrison.
A detailed match report as well as reaction from Enzo Marseca and players alike can also be accessed soon after the final whistle.
A CITY+ full-match replay is available shortly after the game, while extended highlights will also follow.
For more information on our tour coverage and how to subscribe to CITY+ click here.
MATCHDAY LIVE
As always, you can enjoy the game day experience with a more City-centric twist by tuning in to Matchday Live.
Shaun Wright-Phillips and Scott Carson will provide analysis from the Kai Tek Stadium in Hong Kong, while Cel Spellman will be joined by Steph Houghton and Paul Dickov back at base in Manchester.
Available to watch on all our digital platforms, our guests will return for a half-time debrief and more detailed post-match discussion, following extensive build-up to all the action.
Opposing manager - Christian Chivu
A former Inter Milan playing legend and vastly experienced Romanian defender, Chivu was appointed Inter manager last summer and proceeded to oversee a stunning first season at the helm.
He guided the Italian giants to a superb domestic double of both winning the Serie A title and the Coppa Italia for good measure.
Chivu began his coaching career working with a succession of Inter’s youth sides before then taking charge at Parma for a brief spell before his subsequent appointment with the Milan side.
Previous meeting
City are no strangers to the Italian side.
Our most famous meeting is, of course, was in the 2023 UEFA Champions League final where Rodri’s second half strike sealed a 1-0 win to secure both a first-ever European Cup and the Treble.
The most recent clash with the Italians came in a UEFA Champions League phase meeting at the Etihad in September of 2024.
On that occasion an entertaining clash finished goalless.
Watch our Asia Tour live on CITY+
All three games in Asia will be broadcast globally* on mancity.com and our official app for those with a CITY+ subscription.
No matter where you are in the world, you can see every single kick for a first glimpse at some of our stars as well as the promising youngsters hoping to make their mark.
With live commentary and a wraparound show from Matchday Live, it’s the best way to experience the games!
Available for £34.99 for an annual subscription or £9.99 per month, CITY+ gets you closer to the Club than ever before, with documentaries, live games and full-match replays throughout the season.
*City v Inter: Globally available except China, Italy K League All-Stars v City: Globally available except South Korea City v Atletico Madrid: Globally available except South Korea, Spain
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