Everton pre-season 2026 tour

In mid‑July 2026 Everton began its summer preparation with a pre‑season friendly against Scottish side Dundee at Dens Park, missing several first‑team players through injury and personal reasons.

A fortnight later the itinerary moved to Germany, where the club staged a double‑header at Hamburg’s Volksparkstadion on 1 August as part of the Volksparkfestival. The women’s side opened the event, losing 0‑1 to Everton after Ornella Vignola’s goal in front of about 8,000 spectators. The men’s match followed, with Everton edging a 2‑1 victory thanks to a stoppage‑time winner from Braiden Graham after a defensive lapse by Hamburg. Around 35,000 tickets had been sold and the games were streamed free on HSV’s YouTube channel and HSVtv, complementing earlier Bet365 coverage. Both clubs highlighted the fixtures as vital for fitness and tactical fine‑tuning ahead of the new season, while Everton also integrated recent signings such as Hayden Hackney, Merlin Röhl and Tyrique George.