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Manchester United to face Tottenham in Shanghai in International Champions Cup

Arsenal join United and Spurs in tournament to be held in 15 cities across the world; full fixture schedule here

 during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United at Wembley Stadium on January 13, 2019 in London, United Kingdom.
Image: Man Utd and Spurs will face each other in Singapore in July

Manchester United will take on Premier League rivals Tottenham in the International Champions Cup in Shanghai on July 25, it has been confirmed.

United and Spurs will be joined by Arsenal in the 12-team tournament, which takes place across 15 cities around the world this summer, with Unai Emery's side opening their campaign against Bayern Munich in Los Angeles on July 17.

The Gunners then take on Roma at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte three days later before a prestigious date with Real Madrid in Washington on July 23.

Image: Spurs won the International Champions Cup in 2018

Defending champions Spurs begin their defence against Juventus in Singapore on July 21 and after taking on United, they fly home to host Inter Milan, who they played twice in the Champions League this season, at their new stadium on August 4.

It will be Spurs' first visit to Singapore since 1995 and their first-ever trip to Shanghai.

United's opening game sees them take on Inter Milan in Singapore on July 20 and after facing Spurs, they play Inter Milan on August 3 at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff.

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What is the International Champions Cup?

Now entering its seventh year, the International Champions Cup is a pre-season tournament held across a number of cities around the world.

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Twelve teams will compete across 15 locations around the world, with each team playing three games across multiple venues

A penalty shoot-out will be used to settle matters if scores are level after 90 minutes. Two points will be awarded for a shoot-out win, with teams earning one point if they lose on penalties.

Matteo Guendouzi during the International Champions Cup match between Arsenal and Paris Saint Germain at the National Stadium on July 28, 2018 in Singapore.
Image: Arsenal beat PSG 5-1 in the International Champions Cup last year

La Liga will be represented by the two Madrid clubs, while the Milan giants are joined by Serie A rivals Roma and Juventus, with Benfica and Bayern Munich making up the 11 European clubs. Mexican side Chivas complete the line-up in their International Champions Cup debut.

Of the 15 cities used in the tournament, 10 are in the United States, with Shanghai, Singapore, Cardiff, London and Stockholm the other locations.

2019 International Champions Cup host cities

  • Los Angeles
  • Houston
  • Boston
  • Bay Area
  • Tri State Area
  • Arlington
  • Chicago
  • Washington
  • Kansas
  • Charlotte
  • Shanghai
  • Singapore
  • Stockholm
  • London
  • Cardiff

Man Utd fixtures

July 20: Inter Milan, National Stadium, Singapore

July 25: Tottenham, Hongkou Stadium, Shanghai, China

August 3: AC Milan, Principality Stadium, Cardiff

Tottenham fixtures

July 21: Juventus, National Stadium, Singapore

July 25: Man Utd, Hongkou Stadium, Shanghai, China

August 4: Inter Milan, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London

Arsenal fixtures

July 17: Bayern Munich, Dignity Health Sports Park, Los Angeles

July 20: Roma, Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte

July 23: Real Madrid, FedEx Field, Washington DC

The full schedule

July 17: Roma vs Chivas - SeatGeek Stadium, Bridgeview (2am BST)

July 17: Arsenal v Bayern Munich - Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, Los Angeles (4am)

July 20: Man Utd v Inter Milan - National Stadium, Singapore (12.30pm)

July 20: Benfica vs Chivas - Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara (4am)

July 20: Arsenal vs Roma - Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte (11pm)

July 21: Bayern Munich vs Real Madrid - NRG Stadium, Houston (1am)

July 21: Juventus vs Tottenham - National Stadium, Singapore (12.30pm)

July 24: Real Madrid vs Arsenal - FedEx Field, Landover, Washington DC (12am)

July 24: Bayern Munich vs AC Milan - Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City (2am)

July 24: Chivas vs Atletico Madrid - Globe Life Park, Arlington (2am)

July 24: Juventus vs Inter Milan - TBC (12.30pm)

July 25: Roma vs Benfica - Red Bull Arena, Harrison (12am)

July 25: Tottenham vs Man Utd - Hongkou Stadium, Shanghai (12.30pm)

July 27: Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid - Metlife Stadium, East Rutherford (12.30am)

July 28: AC Milan vs Benfica - Gillette Stadium, Foxborough (8.30pm)

August 3: Man Utd vs AC Milan - Principality Stadium, Cardiff (5.25pm)

August 4: Tottenham vs Inter Milan - Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London (3pm)

August 10: Atletico Madrid vs Juventus - Friends Arena, Stockholm (5pm)

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