Spurs vs MK Dons pre-season friendly kicks off today, July 22, at 5 pm BST at Hotspur Way. Live stream on SPURSPLAY. Tonali, Maddison, Fernandes could all feature.
Roberto De Zerbi’s era at Tottenham Hotspur begins — not under the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium lights, but quietly, behind closed doors at the Hotspur Way Training Centre. And yet, Spurs fans everywhere are watching today’s Spurs vs MK Dons friendly like it is a season opener. Because after two consecutive 17th-place Premier League finishes, every minute of pre-season carries a new kind of weight.
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Spurs vs MK Dons Pre-Season Friendly: At a Glance
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | Tottenham Hotspur vs MK Dons |
| Date | Wednesday, July 22, 2026 |
| Kick-Off | 5:00 PM BST / 12:00 PM ET / 9:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Hotspur Way Training Centre, Enfield, London |
| Match Type | Behind-Closed-Doors Pre-Season Friendly |
| Live Stream | SPURSPLAY (£45/yr; £35 for members) |
| TV Broadcast | None (streaming only) |
| Highlights | SPURSPLAY & both clubs’ social media |
| Last Meeting | July 2021 — Spurs won 3-1 |
| Spurs PL Opener | August 22, 2026 vs Brentford (Gtech Community Stadium) |
Why This Friendly Matters More Than Usual
After last season’s escape from relegation, Tottenham Hotspur look ahead to the new season under manager Roberto De Zerbi. The pressure is real, but so is the optimism — because the summer transfer business has been extraordinary.
Spurs have spent over £200 million in the summer transfer window in hopes of climbing up the table. The standout arrivals have been Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes, for a combined fee of £185 million. Add in Andy Robertson on a free from Liverpool, Jan Paul Van Hecke, Marcos Senesi, and Martin Dubravka, and this is a squad that feels genuinely rebuilt.
Team News: Who Plays, Who Misses Out
James Maddison, Mathys Tel, Ben Davies, Archie Gray, Conor Gallagher, Destiny Udogie, Richarlison, and Dominic Solanke are set to get at least 45 minutes.
However, do not expect everyone: Spurs’ World Cup finalists Pedro Porro, Cristian Romero and Marcos Senesi will be absent, along with Djed Spence, who played for England in the bronze final win over France. The game is also expected to come too soon for Lucas Bergvall, Micky van de Ven, Pape Matar Sarr, Jan Paul Van Hecke, and Kevin Danso after their World Cup runs.
Xavi Simons, Wilson Odobert and Dejan Kulusevski are all long-term injury casualties and will not take part.
What About MK Dons?
MK Dons recently earned automatic promotion to League One — so they arrive in good spirits and with something to prove. Paul Warne’s side were beaten 2-1 by NK Istra in Croatia last Friday, with Nathaniel Mendez-Laing finding the net for the Dons in the second half. A mix of experience and youth is expected today.
How to Watch Spurs vs MK Dons Live
The behind-closed-doors friendly streams live on Tottenham’s SPURSPLAY platform, which is carrying all seven of the club’s confirmed pre-season matches this summer, subject to regional availability.
A SPURSPLAY subscription costs £45 per year, or £35 per year for season ticket holders and One Hotspur members.
FAQs
What time does Spurs vs MK Dons kick off?
5:00 PM BST on Wednesday, July 22, 2026 — that is 12:00 PM ET and 9:30 PM IST.
Where is Spurs vs MK Dons being played?
At Hotspur Way Training Centre in Enfield, London — behind closed doors with no fans in attendance.
Where can I stream Spurs vs MK Dons?
Live on SPURSPLAY. Highlights will also be shared on both clubs’ social media channels after the match.
Will Sandro Tonali play vs MK Dons?
Tonali is in the squad and could feature — he has had a full pre-season integration period under De Zerbi since he was not involved in the World Cup.
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