Manchester United to Play Post-Season Friendlies in Malaysia and Hong Kong

Manchester United will embark on a short post-season tour of Asia, playing friendly matches in Malaysia and Hong Kong just days after the conclusion of their 2024–2025 Premier League campaign, the club confirmed on Tuesday.

The Red Devils are scheduled to face an ASEAN All-Star XI in Kuala Lumpur on May 28, followed by a clash against a Hong Kong representative team on May 30. The tour will commence three days after United’s final Premier League match of the season against Aston Villa at Old Trafford on May 25.

This upcoming tour marks Manchester United’s return to Asia for the first time since their pre-season fixture against Liverpool in Thailand in July 2022. The club also announced it will participate in the Premier League Summer Series in the United States ahead of the 2025–2026 season.

Chief executive Omar Berrada emphasized the importance of such international tours, stating, “Importantly, tour fixtures drive significant additional revenue which help make the club stronger, allowing us to keep investing in success on the pitch.”

The club’s tour announcement comes amid another disappointing domestic campaign. United currently sit 13th in the Premier League table, well below expectations for a side that traditionally competes for top-four finishes. With Ruben Amorim recently appointed to lead the team, fans and analysts alike are watching closely for signs of resurgence under his leadership.

The fixture in Hong Kong carries symbolic weight, as United return to the city for the first time in over a decade. Their last visit was in 2013. The Hong Kong team they will face is managed by Ashley Westwood, a former Manchester United youth player, and is currently ranked 153rd in the FIFA world rankings.

The matchups will give fans across Asia a rare chance to watch United stars in action. It also forms part of a broader trend among Premier League clubs seeking to strengthen global engagement and commercial ties in the Asian market. Arsenal, Liverpool, and Tottenham Hotspur have all announced plans to visit Hong Kong this July.

While the games will not affect the team’s standings or contribute to official statistics, they offer a valuable opportunity for squad rotation, fitness maintenance, and international fan engagement. It may also serve as a proving ground for young or fringe players eager to impress the incoming coaching staff.

The two-match tour is expected to draw large crowds, especially in football-loving Malaysia and Hong Kong, as Manchester United remains one of the most popular and marketable football clubs globally.