Colchester United will stream all three of their home pre-season friendlies live on Col U TV for supporters unable to get to the JobServe Community Stadium. The U’s host Peterborough United on Tuesday 21 July, a West Ham United XI on Friday 24 July, and Charlton Athletic on Tuesday 28 July, with full commentary on every fixture.
Each match pass costs £5 and must be bought individually through the club’s video platform. The Peterborough and Charlton games kick off at 7.45pm, while the visit of the West Ham youngsters starts at 7.30pm. Head coach Danny Cowley has brought in new signings Sean Raggett, Jake Leake and Paul Digby, along with Ellis Iandolo who has agreed a new deal, during the close season, and the trio of home dates forms the centrepiece of the pre‑season programme before a trip to Stevenage on 1 August.
Fans who prefer to watch from the stands can still buy tickets, with adult prices starting at £8 and under‑18 tickets at £4. The U’s begin the competitive campaign with a Carabao Cup tie against Southampton on 8 August, and Col U TV will continue to carry regular‑season coverage through its Video Pass.
Col U TV already offers highlights, interviews and behind‑the‑scenes content from the 2025‑26 campaign, including action from games against Cheltenham Town, Notts County, Swindon Town and Accrington Stanley. The pre‑season schedule opened with a behind‑closed‑doors match at Norwich City on 11 July, followed by away fixtures at Heybridge Swifts and Harlow Town.
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