Tottenham’s first pre‑season match ahead of the 26–27 campaign is not far away, and here is how Spurs fans can watch the game against MK Dons.
It will not be long before Tottenham Hotspur return to the pitch after securing their Premier League status with a final-day 1-0 victory over Everton at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium last season.
The focus has now shifted to preparations for the 2026-27 campaign, which is just over a month away from getting underway.
Spurs begin their pre-season schedule with a meeting against MK Dons in a Dele Alli derby, the first of seven fixtures Tottenham will play before the new season kicks off.
| Fixture | Date | Kick-off (UK) |
|---|---|---|
| Spurs vs MK Dons | Wednesday, July 22 | 5pm |
| Auckland FC vs Spurs | Sunday, July 26 | 4:30am |
| Sydney FC vs Spurs | Wednesday, July 29 | 10.45am |
| Chelsea vs Spurs | Saturday, August 1 | 10.45am |
| Spurs vs Getafe CF | Saturday, August 8 | 3pm |
| Spurs vs TSG Hoffenheim | Saturday, August 15 | 3pm |
| Spurs vs TSG Hoffenheim | Sunday, August 16 | 12 noon |
When and where Tottenham vs MK Dons takes place
Tottenham will face MK Dons on Wednesday, 22 July 2026, in a behind-closed-doors friendly at Hotspur Way. Kick-off is scheduled for 5pm (UK time).
How to watch Tottenham vs MK Dons live
With the match against MK Dons taking place behind closed doors, it will not be broadcast on television. Instead, Spurs supporters will need a SPURSPLAY subscription to watch the game live.
From this season, a SPURSPLAY subscription is included as a new benefit for One Hotspur+ members, and as part of the annual membership, supporters will receive access to SPURSPLAY (worth £45), along with several other benefits.
Alternatively, fans can purchase an annual SPURSPLAY subscription for £45, reduced to £35 for One Hotspur members.
However, Season Ticket Holders, One Hotspur+ members and One Hotspur members will receive an exclusive code later this week, which can be used at checkout to claim free access to SPURSPLAY.
Tottenham team news vs MK Dons
Heading into the friendly, Tottenham still have several injury concerns.
| Player | Injury |
|---|---|
| Xavi Simons | Cruciate ligament injury |
| Wilson Odobert | Cruciate ligament injury |
| Ben Davies | Ankle injury |
| Dejan Kulusevski | Knee injury |
While those players remain unavailable, several other members of the squad have yet to return to first-team training following their involvement at the World Cup and are also expected to miss out.
MK Dons, meanwhile, do not have any injury concerns heading into the match.
Spurs vs MK Dons prediction
It is never easy to predict pre-season matches, which is often what makes them so entertaining to watch.
This fixture will surely allow Roberto De Zerbi to assess several youngsters alongside established first-team players.
At the moment, Tottenham are still looking to strengthen their squad, and an impressive performance in this encounter could enhance the chances of some players earning a place in the first team.
We expect Tottenham to come out on top, with Spurs proving too strong for MK Dons.
Score prediction: Tottenham 5-1 MK Dons.
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