On 25 June, RPL teams played first friendly matches at summer camps, and both faced First League participants.

Akhmat Grozny 1-1 Dynamo Makhachkala
Akhmat goal: Kamilov (pen 90)

FC Sochi 2-1 Alania Vladikavkaz
Sochi goals: Shipunov (77), Joaozinho (89)