Celtic has announced plans for their pre-season tour in the United States, with a fixture against Chelsea part of their preparations for the 2024/25 season.
The Scottish Premiership title holders will visit several locations across the US, including Washington DC, North Carolina, and Notre Dame, with the tour scheduled for July.
The highlight of their three-match tour will be a game against the team managed by Mauricio Pochettino on July 27, taking place at the Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend.
Celtic’s manager, Brendan Rodgers, expressed his enthusiasm for the upcoming US tour on the club’s official website, stating, “Everyone at Celtic is delighted to be visiting the United States again, particularly for such an exciting pre-season programme and we are really looking forward to meeting Chelsea at Notre Dame. I know Mauricio well and I look forward to seeing him and his team again in July for what I am sure will be a brilliant occasion between two major European clubs.
“Pre-season preparation is always an important time and, of course, Chelsea will present us with a strong and exciting challenge. We are so fortunate to have such a strong support worldwide and particularly right across the US, so I’m sure our visit will allow our fans a great opportunity to see the team in action and, in turn, we really look forward to seeing our fans there.
“To be playing at the famous and iconic University of Notre Dame at such a fantastic venue will be a unique moment for the club and we are sure the home of the ‘Fighting Irish’ will generate huge support for Celtic and inspire a great sporting occasion.”
Further details about the tour, including the venues and opponents for the other two matches, will be provided in the near future. It’s not yet known if Celtic will face other Premier League sides or if they will face off against MLS sides, but they will be part way through their season when Celtic visit.
