Galatasaray to Face Venezia in Pre‑season Friendly in Austria

Turkish champions Galatasaray will meet Italian side Venezia in a pre‑season friendly on 27 July 2026 at the Hofmann Personal Stadion in Linz, Austria. The match is part of Galatasaray’s preparation for the upcoming season under coach Okan Buruk and will be the club’s final test before returning to Istanbul for further training. Newly appointed captain Victor Osimhen is expected to lead the attack after the departure of Mauro Icardi. Venezia, coached by Giovanni Stroppa, will use the game to assess recent signings and build fitness after a successful training camp in Falcade.

In Turkey the fixture will be broadcast live on S Sport and streamed via S Sport Plus, while Italian viewers can watch it on DAZN. The friendly offers both sides a high‑profile International test ahead of their domestic campaigns.