Liverpool F.C. and Manchester United to face off at Williams-Brice Stadium

“This event offers a rare opportunity to watch in person two of the best Premier League teams right here in Columbia. As a lifelong European football fan, I look forward to joining tens of thousands of spectators at Williams-Brice Stadium for a great match.”

“We are excited to host two of the greatest sports brands in the world at Williams-Brice Stadium. We look forward to having this wonderful and historic match, bringing soccer fans to attend from all over our state and region to the Midlands. This event highlights the collaborative spirit between the University, the city and the state.”

“We had an incredible time during last year’s visit to the US and we are pleased to be returning with the men’s team to prepare for the 2024/25 season. The popularity of English football is continuously growing in the US, and we’ve come to expect passionate and enthusiastic support from our US fan base. They didn’t disappoint last year and everyone at the club is looking forward to reconnecting with those fans again this summer. Having secured some of the best sporting facilities the US has to offer, the club will create the optimum environment for the team to reconnect after their summer break, and work on match fitness before the start of the Premier League season. The quality of opponents lined up to play is at the highest level, giving the players an opportunity to gain valuable playing time, and for fans to see some of the most famous teams in world football playing live. As is the club’s tradition during preseason, we’re expecting this tour to not only help prepare our first team players, but also give some of our exciting up-and-coming Academy talent the opportunity to experience training and playing within a first team environment at some of the most impressive and historical US stadiums”

“Our supporters are in for a real treat, with two massive games against two of our greatest rivals, these will be fantastic occasions in amazing settings and we can’t wait. “Our clubs are the three most popular Premier League teams in North America, a fact underlined in our televised game with Arsenal in December, which became the most watched Premier League game in US history. “We know there are millions of super passionate American fans who love this club and what it stands for, many are members of one of the 67 official supporters clubs spread across the States.”

“This historic match between two of the world’s most prestigious soccer clubs will bring tens of thousands of fans to our state and further strengthen South Carolina’s international profile. Thank you to the University of South Carolina and all those involved in bringing the Premier League and the international spotlight that comes with it to South Carolina.”

“As a City, we are extremely excited about the Premier League’s decision to partner with the University of South Carolina, Experience Columbia, the sports council and others to bring the World’s top soccer teams and players to play matches before thousands of fans in Williams-Brice Stadium in downtown Columbia! This collaborative effort benefits a Community, our City and the Palmetto State.”

“We’re thrilled to host the clash between two historic clubs, Manchester United and Liverpool, in Columbia at Williams-Brice Stadium on August 3rd, 2024. This historic event not only marks the first time our city welcomes such a prestigious game but also the inaugural international match at Williams-Brice Stadium. It showcases the excellence of the University of South Carolina, our world-class facilities, and passionate fan base, making Columbia an ideal host. This celebration highlights our city’s growing prominence, emphasizing collaboration between the University, city, and state.”

“Experience Columbia SC Sports is honored to be “The Official Destination Partner” of this once in a lifetime event. When approached with the opportunity to assist TEG Sports and the University of South Carolina with bringing this match to Columbia, it was an immediate yes for me. As a huge sports community, we have wrapped our arms around large events in the past, but the global reach and fanbase surrounding this sport and these teams generates the potential to make this the most impactful sporting event ever hosted in Columbia. We look forward to showcasing our destination to the fans of Man U and Liverpool and can’t wait to Paint the Town Red together come August 3rd.”

We are thrilled to be able to bring three of the top soccer teams in the world to the U.S. this summer to Los Angeles, Philadelphia and Columbia. We’ve had a lot of interest from fans wanting to know when tickets go on sale, so we encourage anyone interested in attending the matches live to make your arrangements to enjoy the action as soon as possible.