Manchester United Announces Post-Season Tour to Asia, Set to Begin 3 Days After Final Premier League Match
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Synopsis
Manchester United will travel to Asia for matches in Kuala Lumpur and Hong Kong right after the 2024/25 Premier League season concludes. Their last game is on May 25 against Aston Villa, with the tour kicking off just three days later.
Key Takeaways
- Manchester United will tour Asia after the 2024/25 Premier League season.
- First match against ASEAN All Stars in Kuala Lumpur on May 28.
- Second match in Hong Kong on May 30.
- Tour aims to enhance revenue and strengthen fan engagement.
- Last visits to Kuala Lumpur and Hong Kong were in 2009 and 2013, respectively.
Manchester, April 8 (NationPress) Manchester United is set to embark on a tour of Asia, featuring matches in Kuala Lumpur and Hong Kong following the end of the 2024/25 Premier League season in May. The final match of the season will take place against Aston Villa on May 25, with the first tour match scheduled just three days later.
This two-match tour represents the club's inaugural post-season journey in the current era, marking a return to Asia after their victory against Liverpool in Bangkok in July 2022.
United will face the ASEAN All Stars at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium in Kuala Lumpur, which has a capacity of 84,000, on May 28. They will then head to Hong Kong, where they will play at the Hong Kong Stadium—which holds up to 40,000 fans—on May 30.
The club last visited Kuala Lumpur in 2009 and Hong Kong in 2013, but the connection with millions of dedicated fans across Asia remains as strong as ever.
Omar Berrada, the chief executive officer of Manchester United, stated that the tour aims to ‘generate significant additional revenue.’
“We value the incredible level of support for Manchester United globally, and this summer we are thrilled to offer a schedule that allows our fans in Asia, Scandinavia, and the United States to engage with the club and see the men’s first team perform live in local venues,” Omar expressed in a statement.
“Notably, tour matches contribute significantly to revenue, which empowers the club to continue investing in on-field success. They also create unique opportunities for collaboration with our esteemed commercial partners and strengthen relationships with fans in regions like Asia and the US,” concluded Omar.
Upcoming Matches:
Manchester United vs ASEAN All Stars – Bukit Jalil Stadium, Kuala Lumpur - May 28
Manchester United vs Hong Kong, China – Hong Kong Stadium, Hong Kong - May 30
