Spurs to play three pre-season games in Australia and New Zealand this August
Tottenham Hotspur will open their 2026 pre-season schedule with three fixtures in Australia and New Zealand, starting on 5 August in Sydney. Ange Postecoglou’s side finished 17th in the 2025 Premier League with 41 points from 38 games, leaving them 44 points behind champions Arsenal.
What does the tour look like for Spurs?
Spurs will face Western Sydney Wanderers on 5 August at CommBank Stadium, then travel to Melbourne for a clash with Melbourne Victory on 8 August at AAMI Park. Their final match sees them take on Wellington Phoenix in New Zealand on 11 August at Sky Stadium. Kick-off times are yet to be confirmed.
Why the tour matters for Postecoglou’s rebuild
A pre-season trip to Australia and New Zealand gives Tottenham a chance to test young talent and bed in new signings before the Premier League restarts. The squad will have just over a week to adjust to the heat and humidity after a gruelling domestic campaign that saw them score 48 goals but concede 57, leaving them with a −9 goal difference. With only two weeks until the transfer window closes, every minute on the pitch counts.
What’s next for Spurs after the tour?
After returning from Oceania, Tottenham will have a short window to finalise any late business before the Premier League curtain-raiser against Brentford on 16 August. The club’s 2025/26 season ended with a recent run of WLDWW form, and Postecoglou will hope the tour helps sharpen their edge before the title race resumes.
Tottenham Hotspur finished 17th in the 2025 Premier League table with 41 points, 44 points behind league winners Arsenal, scoring 48 goals and conceding 57 across 38 games.
