The Premier League Summer Series is a pre-season tournament staged by the Premier League in the United States. The first edition was played in July 2023 with six clubs and was won by Chelsea; the second ran from 26 July to 3 August 2025 with four clubs and was won by Manchester United.
What the competition is
This is a Premier League-run summer event held in the USA before the league season starts. It brings clubs to American venues for a short set of matches rather than part of the regular Premier League calendar.
The first two editions were played in 2023 and 2025. They shared the same basic idea, but the size of the field and the venue plan changed from one edition to the next.
Editions, teams and winners
| Edition | Dates | Clubs | Winners |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 22-30 July 2023 | Aston Villa, Brentford, Brighton & Hove Albion, Chelsea, Fulham, Newcastle United | Chelsea |
| 2025 | 26 July - 3 August 2025 | AFC Bournemouth, Everton, Manchester United, West Ham United | Manchester United |
The 2023 tournament was the Premier League's first pre-season tournament in the USA. It featured six clubs, with each team playing three matches, and the games were spread across Philadelphia, Orlando, Atlanta, Harrison in New Jersey, and Landover in Maryland.
The 2025 edition was smaller, with four clubs in a round-robin format. Its matches were played at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, Soldier Field in Chicago, and Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
How the winners were decided
The competition is settled by overall tournament results rather than a single final. In 2023, Chelsea finished top with seven points from three matches and ended the event with a 2-0 win over Fulham.
In 2025, Manchester United won the Summer Series unbeaten and finished with a 2-2 draw against Everton.
2025 schedule and fan activities
| Date | Venue | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| 26 July 2025 | MetLife Stadium, New Jersey | Everton v AFC Bournemouth; Manchester United v West Ham United |
| 30 July 2025 | Soldier Field, Chicago | West Ham United v Everton; Manchester United v AFC Bournemouth |
| 3 August 2025 | Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta | AFC Bournemouth v West Ham United; Manchester United v Everton |
The 2025 event also included free fan activities around the matches. The Premier League listed opportunities to meet players and legends, take photos with the Premier League Trophy, join football challenges, and attend an ePremier League fan festival in Atlanta.
FAQ
Where is the Premier League Summer Series played?
The tournament has been staged in the United States in both confirmed editions. In 2023 it visited Philadelphia, Orlando, Atlanta, Harrison and Landover, while the 2025 games were in New Jersey, Chicago and Atlanta.
Which teams have played in it?
The 2023 field was Aston Villa, Brentford, Brighton & Hove Albion, Chelsea, Fulham and Newcastle United. In 2025, the clubs were AFC Bournemouth, Everton, Manchester United and West Ham United.
How does the Premier League Summer Series work?
The format has not been identical in both editions. In 2023, six clubs played three matches each; in 2025, four clubs played a round-robin schedule across three matchdays.
Who has won the Premier League Summer Series?
Chelsea won the first edition in 2023. Manchester United won the 2025 edition, and they did so without losing a match.