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Hong Kong Football Festival Confirms Man City–Inter and ChelseaJuventus at Kai Tak in August

The launch signals Hong Kong's push to build a recurring summer football showcase at the new Kai Tak Stadium.

Overview

  • Clubs and organizers confirmed on Tuesday that Manchester City face Inter on August 1 and Juventus meet Chelsea on August 5 at the 50,000-seat Kai Tak Stadium.
  • TEG Sports said all four teams committed to fielding their strongest available squads, with public training sessions added to give fans more access.
  • Kai Tak’s closable roof and air-conditioning are designed to make summer matches comfortable, which helps Hong Kong host marquee preseason events.
  • A separate Bayern Munich vs Aston Villa friendly is set for August 7 at the same venue, underscoring a crowded window for elite exhibitions in the city.
  • Organizers aim to make the festival a permanent fixture on the calendar, building on last year’s sellouts and modeling growth on the city’s famed Sevens.