Manchester United and Real Madrid will play in the USA this summer.
The friendly is part of the 2014 International Champions Cup and continues United's push to build the club's brand in the United States.
United and Real Madrid last met in the 2012-13 season, with the Spaniards winning 3-2 on aggregate in the Champions League last 16, and the teams could still play each other in this season's competition.
The match will take place at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, which is known locally as 'The Big House'.
Manchester United group managing director Richard Arnold said: "Playing such strong opposition will be great preparation for David Moyes and his team.
"This will be the team's first ever match in Michigan and playing at the iconic Big House will be a memorable experience for all involved."
About the 'Big House'
"The Big House", the home of the University of Michigan football team, was built in 1927 at a cost of $950,000 by Fielding Yost, with an original capacity of 72,000. The field itself and most of the seating is well below the level of surrounding streets, masking the size of the stadium. The playing surface is FieldTurf, and artificial turf designed to mimic natural grass and reduce player injury by providing a softer surface. Lights were added in 2011 to allow for nighttime play; the first ever night game at the stadium was held September 10, 2011, seeing Michigan beat Notre Dame.
Size
Since completion of controversial $226 million renovation in 2010, official capacity is now 109,901, which makes it the largest football stadium in the United States, and the third-largest stadium in the world. The record for the largest-ever attendance at any college football game was set on September 7, 2013, with 115,901 on hand. The record for the largest ever attendance at any hockey game at any venue of 113,411 was set on December 11, 2010 at The Big Chill at the Big House.
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