Preview: Ajax (N)

Hibernian will face Dutch giants Ajax in a behind-closed-doors pre-season friendly this Saturday (5 July). 

The match will be held at Sportpark de Toekomst, with kick-off at 12 noon (UK time). 

The Lowdown

Hibs got their 2025/26 pre-season campaign under way on Wednesday morning against German club MSV Duisburg.

In high temperatures, David Gray’s men battled out a 0-0 draw against the newly-promoted 3. Liga side. 

Raphael Sallinger and Jamie McGrath both made their first appearances in Hibs colours, while several youngsters had an opportunity to impress with the First Team squad. 

Centre-back Warren O’Hora and young forward Dean Cleland were both unfortunate not to get on the scoresheet, while Elie Youan provided a threat in attack following his return from a long-term injury. 

The Hosts

Ajax head into the 2025/26 season under new management, with former Liverpool assistant coach John Heitinga taking over the reins at the Amsterdam club. 

The four-time Champions League winners missed out on their first Eredivisie triumph in three years last season after failing to win four of their last five matches – agonisingly finishing just one point behind champions PSV Eindhoven.

This will be the first pre-season match of Heitinga’s tenure at Ajax as he shapes his squad for the upcoming campaign. 

How To Watch

The match in the Netherlands kicks off at 12 noon (UK time) on Saturday 5 July.

Unfortunately, this match will be played behind-closed-doors. 

Hibs have the rights for the game within the UK and Ireland, so supporters in those nations will be able to watch the game on Hibs TV.

The match will be available on Hibs TV for just £2. 

Hibs TV subscribers can watch the game for free as part of their subscription.

If you’re not a Hibs TV subscriber, and you live outside of the UK, then you can watch the game via Ajax’s video platforms.

Please note, there will be no commentary on the video stream.

Match updates will also be available across our social media channels.