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OFFICIALLY OFFICIAL: Juventus to face Chelsea in Hong Kong as part of preseason tour

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A third friendly has officially been added to Juventus’ preseason schedule for the summer of 2026, taking them back to Hong Kong for the first time in a while.

TURIN, ITALY - APRIL 19: Pierre Kalulu, Gleison Bremer, Lloyd Kelly, Michele Di Gregorio, Emil Holm, Andrea Cambiaso, Weston McKennie, Manuel Locatelli, Jonathan David, Jeremie Boga and Francisco Conceicao line up for team photographs before the kick-off of the Serie A match between Juventus FC and Bologna FC 1909 at Allianz Stadium on April 19, 2026 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Alberto Gandolfo - Juventus FC/Juventus FC via Getty Images) | Juventus FC via Getty Images Juventus’ preseason schedule is starting to take serious shape. Two weeks after it was announced that Juventus are heading to Australia for a pair of preseason friendlies against arch-rival Inter Milan and Serie A hopefuls Palermo, the second leg in the expected overseas tour became official.

Just as it was reported late in March, Australia isn’t the only place they’re heading this summer. Before their two games in Australia, Juve will face Premier League giants Chelsea in Hong Kong on Wednesday, Aug. 5, the club announced on Tuesday afternoon .

It is the third friendly that Juve have announced for their summer preparations as they will log a whole lot more miles than simply spending a week or so at the adidas HQ in Germany. So now, Juve’s preseason schedule looks a little like this: Aug. 5 in Hong Kong: Juventus vs.

Chelsea Aug. 8 in Perth: Juventus vs. Inter Milan Aug.