Blackpool take on Blackburn Rovers at Bloomfield Road this evening.

A new friendly has been added to Blackpool’s pre-season schedule ahead of the 2026/27 campaign.

The Seasiders’ competitive action gets underway with a EFL Cup first round tie away to Grimsby Town on August 8, before the start of League One proceedings against Wycombe Wanderers at Bloomfield Road the week after.

So far this summer, Ian Evatt’s side have been away from home for their warm-up games.

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After starting the summer with a 3-2 victory away to AFC Fylde, Blackpool have been defeated 2-0 by both Tranmere Rovers and Barrow respectively in the past fortnight.

The club’s final friendly of the summer comes at home against Port Vale on Saturday afternoon, but there is another test prior to that this evening.

Following the match at Holker Street at the weekend, Evatt confirmed his side would take on Blackburn Rovers, with the behind-closed-doors game now being officially announced by the two sides.

The two teams go head-to-head at 5.30pm, and should see a couple of players in Tangerine make their return from minor injuries.

Discussing the Seasiders’ injury situation in Cumbria, Evatt said: “We struggled with availability last season, and the one thing we’re trying to do at the moment is to get the players as robust as possible before the start of the season. This isn’t the start of the season, this is a tool to get the players ready for that.

“We have other tools to get them ready, so there’s no reason to be worried or panic. For me it was a game we could’ve easily won (against Barrow), it was just the small details that let us down, but it’s about the process of making sure we’re ready.

“George (Honeyman) is fine too, we’ll utilise the squad to get more time for other players. One or two might be available for the next game. Everything is going to plan. Players are recovering, and getting fit and healthy behind-the-scenes. Just because you’re not seeing them doesn’t mean they’re not progressing. We’re just trying to mitigate risks.”