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The National (Scotland)
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Josh McCafferty

Rangers confirm 2025/26 pre-season plans as two friendlies announced

Rangers have confirmed their pre-season plans for 2025/26. 

The 2024/25 campaign is not long in the bank, although focus has already shifted to the new term and what it may bring. 


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A new manager has yet to be announced, but the necessary planning is in place for what Rangers' upcoming pre-season will look like. 

Indeed, the team will return to training on Monday, June 23, before heading to England's elite St. George's Park facility for an intensive training camp in early July. 

They will then host Champions League outfit Club Brugge at Ibrox for a friendly on Sunday, July 6, with a 2pm kick-off scheduled. 

After that, Michael Carrick will take his Middlesbrough side north of the border on Saturday, July 26. That game will also begin at 2pm. 

Regarding the Champions League, Rangers enter the league path of qualifying at round two, the draw for which takes place on June 18. The first leg will be played on July 22 or 23, with the return tie on July 29 or 30.

Their fixtures for the Scottish Premiership season will be announced on Friday, June 20, with the league season commencing on the weekend of August 2. 

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