Tottenham Hotspur face MK Dons in a behind-closed-doors pre-season friendly on Wednesday (July 22).

The North London club begin the Roberto de Zerbi era with their first pre-season match of the 2026-27 season.

The match kicks off at 4:00 PM UK time at the club’s Hotspur Way training ground in Enfield. This game marks Tottenham’s first action of the summer under new manager Roberto De Zerbi and serves as an important early fitness and tactical test before the team’s tour to New Zealand and Australia.

In terms of team news, several new signings could make their first appearances in a Spurs shirt, while many returning players from the summer break are expected to feature. De Zerbi is likely to give opportunities to academy prospects as well. Players who advanced deep into the World Cup have not yet returned to the club and will miss this match. Tottenham will wear their new 2026/27 Nike home kit for the first time with the senior team.

There are a few players out injured and won’t play any part. Xavi Simmons, Wilson Odobert, Ben Davies and Dejan Kulusevski – all are currently recovering from injuries and are expected to play no part in the match.

MK Dons, a League Two side, will provide competitive opposition in what should be a useful workout for Spurs. Overall, this friendly offers an exciting glimpse of De Zerbi’s squad and style as pre-season gets underway.

Spurs vs MK Dons Previous Meet

The two teams met in a pre-season friendly back in 2021 and Spurs won 3-1 that time, with goals from Heung-min Son, Dele Alli and Lucas Moura.

Where to Watch Tottenham vs MK Dons?

The fixture is not open to the public, but fans can watch it live and in full on SPURSPLAY, Tottenham’s official streaming platform. A 12-month subscription to SPURSPLAY is included for One Hotspur+ members, and the stream is accessible via the club’s website, app, or play.tottenhamhotspur.com.