As of 13 July 2017, Bradford City have announced seven preseason friendlies against Guiseley, Sunderland, Newcastle United, FC Halifax Town,[2] Bradford Park Avenue,[3] TV Echterdingen [4] and Eccleshill United.

Source: Statto.com On 21 June 2017, the fixtures for the forthcoming season were announced.

[10] On 16 June 2017, Bradford City were drawn at home to Doncaster Rovers in the first round.

[11] On 12 July 2017 the group stage draw was completed with Bradford City facing Chesterfield, Manchester City U23 and Rotherham United.

[12] After winning their group, Bradford City were drawn at home to either Oldham Athletic or Fleetwood Town.