RECORD SETTING HONG KONG FOOTBALL FESTIVAL RETURNS THIS SUMMER WITH FOUR WORLD-CLASS EUROPEAN CLUBS
TEG Sport has announced the return of the Hong Kong Football Festival (‘HKFF’) this August featuring four of the world’s most decorated clubs: Manchester City, FC Internazionale Milano, Chelsea FC, and Juventus. Scheduled from 31 July to 5 August 2026, two matches will be staged at the 50,000-seat, state-of-the-art Kai Tak Stadium at Kai Tak Sports Park.
The 2026 edition follows a landmark return of top-tier football last year, which attracted over 100,000 fans. The festival serves as a critical final preparation stage for these European giants ahead of the 2026/27 season.
The Match Schedule:
● The Asahi Super Dry Trophy, Manchester City vs FC Internazionale Milano: Saturday, 1 August 2026
● The Herbalgy Trophy, Chelsea FC vs Juventus: Wednesday, 5 August 2026
The opening fixture sees Manchester City, the only club to win four consecutive Premier League titles, face three-time European champions Inter.
One of the most successful clubs in the English Premier League, the Cityzens have enjoyed success on both domestic and international fronts, most notably completing an outstanding UEFA Champions League, Premier League and FA Cup Treble in 2023, in addition to seven FA Cups, nine Football League Cups, and one FIFA Club World Cup.
Since their last visit to Hong Kong in 2019, Manchester City have firmly established themselves as one of the most feared clubs in the world.
Inter is currently first in Serie A. The Italian football giant has the highest home game attendance in Italy and in its more than 100-year history, has built a legacy of excellence, winning 37 domestic titles – 20 Serie A titles, nine Italian Cups and eight Italian Super Cups – and nine international trophies – three UEFA Cups, two European Champion Clubs’ Cups, one UEFA Champions League, two Intercontinental Cups, and one FIFA Club World Cup.
Inter was last in Hong Kong in 1997 when they played in a friendly against local First Division club, Sing Tao.
The second match features Chelsea FC, the current FIFA Club World Cup holders and the only club to have won every major trophy in the modern-era, taking on the legendary Juventus, the first team in history to have won the European Triple Crown of the Champions League, UEFA Cup, and Cup Winners' Cup. Chelsea FC are six-time First Division / Premier League Champions, eight-time FA Cup, and five-time Football League Cup Champions, and have two UEFA European Champions League titles and one FIFA Club World Cup, while Juventus holds the record for winning the most domestic league titles, Coppa Italia, and Italian Super Cups with 38, 15, and nine, respectively, and has won two European Cups / UEFA Champions Leagues.
These two clubs last competed in the same group at the 2021/22 UEFA Champions League, with each team winning at home. Chelsea FC last played in Hong Kong in 2011, while Juventus visited the city in 2016 to play a match as part of the Juventus Jeep Tour. The highly-anticipated HKFF 2026 is organised and promoted by the global events producer and promoter TEG Sport and sanctioned by the Football Association of Hong Kong, China. It will take place at Kai Tak Stadium.
Ms. Rachael Carroll, Managing Director at TEG Sport, said, “After the amazing response to the Hong Kong Football Festival in 2025, TEG Sport is delighted to return to Hong Kong with four of the world’s top clubs. Hong Kong has proven it is a premier global destination for elite sport and world-class entertainment, capable of delivering an unparalleled experience for fans from across Asia and beyond. With 2026 being a World Cup year, we have intentionally partnered with clubs that possess incredible squad depth and global rosters, ensuring that the star power on the pitch reflects the elite standard fans expect.”
Ms. Rosanna Law Shuk-Pui, Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Hong Kong SAR Government, said: “We welcome the hosting of large-scale international sports events in Hong Kong which bring excitement to fans, foster a sporting culture in the community and attract visitors to our city. We are delighted to see TEG Sport’s continued commitment to bringing world-class football matches to Hong Kong and the four top European Clubs’ interest in coming to Hong Kong this year. These underscore their confidence in both the market and venue in Hong Kong.”
Mr. Eric FOK, JP, the Chairman of The Football Association of Hong Kong, China (HKFA) said: “We are delighted with the return of the Hong Kong Football Festival. The spectacle last year was a true celebration of Hong Kong and Asia’s longstanding passion for football, showcased once again our city’s capability in hosting world class events. We have passionate fans both locally and across the border in Chinese mainland who have been supporting European football for decades. Together with outstanding partners like TEG Sport and Kai Tak Sports Park, Hong Kong Football Festival 2026 will no doubt be another resounding success.”
Mr. Andrew Kam, CEO at Kai Tak Sports Park, added: “Kai Tak Sports Park is proud to host another four top-flight European clubs at Hong Kong Football Festival 2026. Our facilities are known for its world-class engineering with advanced technology and digital innovation to offer the best experience for athletes and fans. We look forward to welcoming the tens of thousands local and international passionate fans as they cheer on Manchester City, FC Internazionale Milano, Chelsea FC, and Juventus in their final preparations for the 2026/27 season.”
The Presenting Partner for the match between Manchester City and Inter on Saturday 1 August is Asahi Super Dry, the Official Training Kit Partner of Manchester City and Manchester City Women, in addition to the Official Beer Partner of four other clubs within City Football Group.
DBS is the Official Diamond Sponsor and Banking Partner. Herbalgy, Hong Kong's pain management expert, will return to HKFF as the Presenting Partner of the second match, which features Chelsea FC and Juventus on Wednesday 5 August. Trip.com is the HKFF Official Travel Experience Partner for both matches, with the HKFA and Kai Tak Sports Park as Supporting Partners.
Ticketing Information: Fans can now register for exclusive pre-sale access with TEG Sport at https://tegsport.com.au/ for the Hong Kong Football Festival 2026 and will receive the latest news and updates.
● TEG Sport Pre-sale: Wednesday, 13 May 2026
● General Public sale: Thursday, 14 May 2026 Fans interested in ticket, travel and accommodation packages for either match can explore options from Thursday, 7 May 2026, through Trip.com, the official Hong Kong Football Festival 2026 Travel Experience Partner