FC Basel to host Juventus in pre‑season friendly at St. Jakob Park

FC Basel will face Juventus in a pre‑season friendly on July 18 at St. Jakob Park in Basel, Switzerland. The Swiss club, which finished fifth in the 2025‑26 Swiss Super League, will use the match to refine tactics ahead of the 2026‑27 campaign. Juventus, sixth in Serie A last season and qualified for the UEFA Europa League, will also test its new ideas under manager Luciano Spalletti.

It will be the third competitive encounter between the two sides, having met twice before – once in the 2002‑03 Champions League group stage (Juventus won 4‑0) and once in a later meeting, each club securing one victory. Notable players highlighted include Basel’s forward Philip Otele and Juventus midfielder Manuel Locatelli. St. Jakob Park holds about 38,500 spectators for league matches and has hosted major international fixtures.

The match is scheduled to kick off at 19:00 IST (13:30 GMT) and will serve as a key preparation event for both clubs before the start of their domestic seasons.