Tottenham Hotspur will host TSG 1899 Hoffenheim in a pre-season friendly on 15 August 2026 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, with kick-off set for 14:00 GMT, 10:00 AM EST and 15:00 BST. It is one of Tottenham’s final warm-up matches before the Premier League campaign begins, while Hoffenheim continue their own build-up to the DFB-Pokal and Bundesliga.
The match also comes with both clubs carrying positive recent form into the fixture. Tottenham are going into the game with an undefeated pre-season schedule under Roberto De Zerbi, which has given the squad a steady platform heading into the final phase of preparations. Hoffenheim, meanwhile, arrive after a 3-0 win over Karlsruher SC in their most recent outing.
Tottenham’s pre-season has stayed unbeaten
Tottenham’s summer schedule has already included a 1-0 win over Milton Keynes Dons in July 2026, a 2-0 victory against Auckland FC, a 1-1 draw with Sydney FC and a penalty shootout win, plus an early August 2-1 away win over Chelsea. Their most recent outing before facing Hoffenheim was a 1-1 draw against Getafe.
That run gives Tottenham a useful platform, even if the friendly nature of the fixtures means results should always be viewed in context. Still, the unbeaten sequence suggests Roberto De Zerbi has had time to work with the group and keep standards high before the competitive season returns.
Hoffenheim bring their own momentum
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim also have something to build on. Their 2025/26 Bundesliga campaign secured European qualification, which makes this trip to London a valuable high-level test rather than a routine summer stop. The friendly offers Christian Ilzer and his players a chance to measure themselves against Premier League opposition before the domestic season begins.
Tottenham and Hoffenheim also have recent history to draw on. In January 2025, Tottenham beat Hoffenheim 3-2 away at the PreZero Arena in Sinsheim in the UEFA Europa League, adding another layer of context to this meeting.
Why the fixture matters
For both managers, this is a useful checkpoint rather than a final judgment. Tottenham get another chance to sharpen up at home in front of their own support, while Hoffenheim can use the occasion to test their structure against a team already into a strong pre-season rhythm. With competitive football approaching for both sides, the friendly should provide a clearer picture of where each squad stands.
