How to get tickets to Leeds v AC Milan in the Aviva amid huge interest from Irish fans

Leeds and AC Milan are set to recreate a number of famous clashes over the years when they play a pre-season friendly in Dublin's Aviva Stadium this summer.

The Aviva Stadium will play host to Leeds’ final pre-season friendly before their eagerly awaited return to the Premier League only a week later on August 9. The Saturday afternoon fixture is expected to attract a crowd of over 50,000 given Leeds United's huge Irish fanbase.

The fixture will serve as an international friendly for AC Milan ahead of the Serie A season, which is set to kick off on the weekend of 23 August.

It will be the first time the two sides have met since the UEFA Champions League group stages in the 2000/2001 season, having only ever met three times in all competitions previously.

Leeds, who return to Dublin after nine years have always had a strong connection with Ireland, having had many Irish legends pass through their ranks in the form of Johnny Giles, Robbie Keane, Ian Harte and Gary Kelly who was on hand to launch the fixture this week.

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Kelly, who played 462 times for Leeds and amassed 52 caps for Republic of Ireland commented on the FAI website: “It’s going to be an exciting game and certainly a great test for this Leeds side before their Premier League campaign kicks off. I have great memories of the last time we played Milan, captaining the side against them in the Champions League. Obviously as a proud Irishman I am delighted this fixture is coming to Dublin, which I know the locals will welcome, packing out the Aviva stadium and creating a great atmosphere.”

ABOVE: Former Leeds United player Gary Kelly promoting the match at the Aviva Stadium PIC: Sportsfile

AC Milan haven’t played in Dublin since their Europa League tie against Shamrock Rovers in 2020/21 season and the Rossoneri’s Brand Ambassador Daniele Massaro said: “We’re thrilled to return to Dublin after all these years and face Leeds once again, this time in a pre-season friendly. I’m sure the Irish fans will enjoy the match, and it will provide an excellent opportunity for both teams to fine-tune ahead of the new season.”

The game kicks off at 3pm on Saturday, August 9, 2025. Tickets for the match start at €35 for Adults and €20 for Under-16s (booking fees apply). Tickets can be purchased via Ticketmaster.