Overview
- Coupang Play announced Monday that Manchester City will face a K League All-Star side at Seoul World Cup Stadium on Aug. 5 and then play Atletico Madrid at the same venue on Aug. 9.
- Manchester City’s Asia tour also includes a match against Inter Milan in Hong Kong on Aug. 1, making the Seoul games part of a wider preseason trip.
- Kickoff times have not been confirmed and ticketing details remain provisional, with clubs saying sales will be routed through Manchester City to official members, allocations will be limited, and eligible buyers may purchase up to two tickets.
- City executives described the return to Seoul as an opportunity to reconnect with fans and stage a rematch of the 2023 Seoul meeting with Atletico, which Atletico won 2-1.
- The Coupang Play Series, launched in 2022, has regularly brought top European clubs to South Korea and the 2026 fixtures are expected to drive local fan engagement, broadcast interest, and commercial partnerships while keeping some operational details to be finalised.