This game will give Hammers fans the first opportunity to see the team's preparations before the start of the new Premier League season. Tickets are now on sale, with adult tickets starting at only 10 pounds and under 18-year-old tickets starting at 5 pounds, demonstrating the club’s commitment to providing affordable family football.
Under Genesio's coaching, Lille won fifth place in Ligue 1 in the 2024/25 season and reached the semi-finals of the Champions League, and will participate in the UEFA Cup next season.
Lille coach Porter will lead the team to the United States in July to participate in the Premier League summer series, and he believes that playing against high-quality opponents will help players prepare for the upcoming competitive challenges.
Potter said: "We are very looking forward to the confrontation with Lille. Our preseason plan is designed to gradually improve the players' form so that they can be at their best when the Premier League opens on Saturday, August 16. And playing against a high-level European opponent a week ago is part of the plan."
"At that time we will have weeks of physical reserve training and head to the United States to play Manchester United, Everton and Bournemouth in the Premier League Summer Series. After that, this game will give us a chance to return to the London Stadium and play in front of our enthusiastic fans again."