BELGRADE — Fresh off a historic domestic campaign, Serbian powerhouse Crvena Zvezda (Red Star Belgrade) is wasting no time looking ahead to the 2026/27 season. The club has officially announced its summer pre-season friendly schedule as they prepare to defend their newly minted domestic double and brace for upcoming European qualifying campaigns.
Following a grueling but immensely successful season under manager Dejan Stanković—which culminated in their ninth consecutive SuperLiga title and 30th national cup trophy—the players will enjoy a brief, well-deserved holiday before reconvening later this month for a high-intensity summer training camp.
The red-and-whites have lined up three distinct European opponents to test their squad depth and integrate new tactical ideas as they hit the pitch in late June and early July.
Pre-Season Schedule Overview
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June 25: Crvena Zvezda vs. SKU Amstetten
The summer schedule kicks off with a fixture against Austrian outfit SKU Amstetten. This opening clash will likely serve as a prime opportunity for Stanković to shake off the post-vacation rust, evaluate returning loanees, and afford significant minutes to the squad’s younger prospects.
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June 29: Crvena Zvezda vs. Slovan Bratislava
Four days later, the level of competition steps up significantly. Red Star will take on Slovak champions Slovan Bratislava. This matchup promises a much sterner, tactical test against a side with plenty of their own European pedigree, pushing Belgrade’s core starting eleven into higher gears.
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July 4: Crvena Zvezda vs. Slavia Prague
The pre-season slate wraps up with a heavyweight clash against Czech giants Slavia Prague. Known for their physical, high-pressing style, Slavia Prague will provide the ultimate litmus test for Crvena Zvezda’s readiness ahead of the official competitive season.
Looking Ahead
This summer slate arrives at a transitional moment for the Serbian champions. With key departures like young star Aleksa Damjanović heading to Bayer Leverkusen and veterans Omri Glazer and Nemanja Radonjić exiting on free contracts, these three friendlies will be absolutely critical. Fans will be eager to see how Stanković shapes his new-look squad around core offensive threats like Aleksandar Katai as they aim to carry their domestic momentum straight onto the continental stage.
Ticket details and streaming information for the pre-season fixtures are expected to be released via the club’s official portal in the coming days.
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