Summer Tour in Australia: Milan Announce the Third Consecutive Edition
AC Milan have officially announced their return to Australia for the third consecutive year. What began as an initiative to expand the Rossoneri brand on the Australian continent has become a regular fixture in Milan’s pre-season calendar. Following the 2024 experience — a friendly against Roma played in May — and the 2025 edition featuring a match against Perth Glory in July, the summer of 2026 brings an exciting and unprecedented addition.
A Derby on the Other Side of the World
The highlight of the Australian tour will be a derby against Inter in Oceania. This was confirmed in an official club statement announcing a series of summer friendlies, including this marquee fixture. A Derby della Madonnina played far from San Siro is a truly unique event, one capable of capturing the attention of millions of fans worldwide and bringing Italian communities abroad closer to their Rossoneri passion.
Milan’s Global Growth
The decision to return to Australia for a third straight year demonstrates the club’s commitment to strengthening its presence in international markets. The Australian continent is experiencing an exponential growth in interest for European football, and Milan are positioning themselves as one of the most active clubs in the region. Summer tours are not only opportunities to prepare the squad for the new season but also vital moments for strengthening bonds with fans across every corner of the globe.
Friendly Against Manchester United on August 15
Beyond the Australian tour, another intriguing piece of pre-season news has emerged. On August 15, Italy’s national holiday of Ferragosto, Milan are expected to play a friendly against Manchester United. It would be a prestigious fixture just days before the start of the Serie A season, providing Allegri with a serious test to assess the squad’s fitness ahead of the official opener.
Playing friendlies so close to the start of the campaign always carries a slight physical risk, but it has become standard practice in modern football. For fans, it could turn into the perfect evening event to enjoy during the summer holidays.
