A preseason game is a practice match played by sports teams before the official season starts. It helps players and teams prepare for the upcoming season by testing their skills and strategies. Full definition
Every summer we wish transfer are done in time so players could could gel and get used to the team in preseason games ahead of the new season....... (justarsenal.com)
Hold a less formal preseason game against a lower - division team? (sbnation.com)
Tough opener for them though because this is their first preseason game for the summer. (football-bookmakers.com)