Leeds United will host RB Leipzig at Elland Road on Saturday afternoon in the first-ever meeting between the clubs, with action scheduled to get underway at 2pm.
The pre-season friendly will be played over 120 minutes, split into two hour-long halves, giving Daniel Farke another useful test before the new season begins. It also offers Leeds supporters a chance to see their side in action at Elland Road after a busy summer schedule that already included Wrexham, Sunderland and Liverpool in a tournament in the US, which Leeds won.
Why this fixture stands out
RB Leipzig arrive in West Yorkshire after finishing third in the Bundesliga last season and qualifying directly for the UEFA Champions League. That makes them a strong opponent for Leeds, who are looking to measure themselves against a side with recent experience at the top level in Germany and Europe.
The game also carries a historical connection. Leeds and Leipzig have met before in European competition, but not in their modern club forms. In 1965/66, Leeds United beat SC Leipzig 2-1 in East Germany and drew in West Yorkshire to progress in the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup. Two years later, Leeds lifted the trophy.
Leeds head into this match after an encouraging summer, including a second-half comeback against Liverpool last time out when they came from two goals down to win. The club is also continuing redevelopment work at Elland Road, which affects access on matchday, so supporters are being asked to plan ahead.
For Leeds, the friendly is a chance to keep building momentum and give minutes to key players and new signings at Elland Road. For RB Leipzig, it is another step in their preparations after a strong 2025 summer build-up to the new campaign.
