Everton conclude the German leg of their pre-season preparations tomorrow when they take on VfB Stuttgart at the MHP Arena.
David Moyes’ side head into the contest looking to continue building fitness ahead of next week’s trip to Murrayfield to play Newcastle and then the final warm-up fixture against Lille, and then the start of the 2026-27 Premier League campaign.
Stuttgart provide another demanding test for the Blues, with the Bundesliga side preparing for a new domestic season after another strong campaign in Germany.
Here’s everything Evertonians need to know.
When is Stuttgart v Everton?
The match takes place on Saturday, August 8 at the MHP Arena, Stuttgart.
Kick-off is scheduled for 4pm BST (5pm local time).
Is Stuttgart v Everton on TV?
The fixture will not be shown on television in the UK.
Instead, supporters can watch every minute live via Everton TV, with the club continuing its coverage of the entire pre-season schedule.
Match details
| Fixture | VfB Stuttgart v Everton |
|---|---|
| Competition | Pre-season friendly |
| Date | Saturday, August 8, 2026 |
| Kick-off | 4:00pm BST (5:00pm local time) |
| Venue | MHP Arena, Stuttgart, Germany |
| TV | Not being broadcast on UK television |
| Live stream | Everton TV (Match Pass required) |
| Live coverage | ReadEverton live match blog, team news, player ratings and post-match reaction |
Team news
Moyes is expected to continue rotating his squad as Everton edge closer to the start of the Premier League season.
Summer arrivals including Hayden Hackney, Tyrique George and Merlin Röhl will all hope for further minutes, while supporters could also see more of several academy players after they featured during pre-season. This week’s signing, Christian Norgaard, is not expected to feature.
Travelling supporters: getting to the MHP Arena
Everton have been allocated 2,989 tickets for the trip, including four pairs of wheelchair spaces, with the away end housed in the Unterturkheim curve behind blocks 61–65.
For fans making their way to the ground, the Stuttgart Stadtbahn is the most straightforward option. The U1 service runs to Mercedesstraße, a short walk from the stadium, while a special U11 service operates on matchdays direct to NeckarPark. The S-Bahn is also an option, with the S1 line running to NeckarPark and the S2/S3 services stopping at Bad Cannstatt, around 20 minutes’ walk away. Bus 56 also runs from the city centre — supporters are advised to check the number carefully, as no other route serves the ground.
Everton’s remaining pre-season fixtures
Following Saturday’s trip to Stuttgart, Everton have two more fixtures before the Premier League season begins:
| Date | Fixture | Venue | Kick-off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, 12 August | Newcastle United vs Everton | Scottish Gas Murrayfield, Edinburgh | 5:15pm BST |
| Saturday, 15 August | Everton vs Lille | Hill Dickinson Stadium | 3:00pm BST |
The Newcastle fixture at Murrayfield is Everton’s penultimate pre-season outing before they return to the Hill Dickinson Stadium to host Lille in their final warm-up match ahead of the Premier League opener.
