Sunderland AFC will travel abroad ahead of their Sky Bet Championship campaign following Saturday’s Play-Off Final win over Wycombe Wanderers.
The Black Cats will jet off to Portugal in July for two fixtures as part of their pre-season preparations for the 2022-23 season.
First-team players will initially return to the Academy of Light for testing on 22 June, before playing a set of behind-closed-doors contests and heading to Portugal.
On returning to Wearside, the Lads will round off their summer with four domestic fixtures before the Championship opener on 30 July.
Supporters are advised that all pre-season fixtures will be played away from home due to concerts taking place at the Stadium of Light.
Further information including dates, fixtures, venues and streaming will be communicated in due course.