Arsenal are getting ready for the 2025/26 season by playing five pre-season friendly matches. In this case, they will be travelling to Asia for the Matches. However, they will return to their Home Stadium in London, “Emirates Stadium” for the last two games. It is expected that these games will help Arsenal Manager Mikel Arteta make plans, tactics before next season. Also, it will help the players to be fit and test the new signings. In addition to this, the new signings will get a practice match time with the team. This will help them to adapt to the play style and understand how the team wants to play.
Every match will be streamed live on the Arsenal Official App and The Arsenal Official website. By using a PPV pre-season pass which costs ยฃ9.99 and rises to ยฃ14.99, fans can watch all games.
Arsenal 2025/26 Pre-Season Fixtures:
This is a list of Arsenal confirmed pre-season schedule for 2025/26 –
- July 23: Arsenal vs AC Milan – at Singapore National Stadium – on 12:30pm(BST)
- July 27: Arsenal vs Newcastle United- at Singapore – on 12:30pm(BST)
- July 31: Arsenal vs Tottenham Hotspur – at Kai Tak Stadium in Hong Kong – on 12:30pm(BST)
- August 6: Arsenal vs Villareal – at Emirates Stadium – on 6:00pm(BST)
- August 9: Arsenal vs Athletic Club Bilbao – at Emirates Stadium – on 5:00pm(BST)
In addition to this, they have also planned to play a pre season friendly match against Watford before the tour. However, that match will be played behind the doors without any live coverage.
These Matches will help Arsenal and Mikel Arteta to plan his team and tactics before the next season starts in August.
Where To Watch Arsenal’s 2025/26 Pre Season Friendlies?
All the pre-season matches can be only exclusively watched from Arsenal’s Official platforms like their App and website. There is a pre season pass that will give them permission to watch every pre-season match. The price of the pass is ยฃ9.99 before July 23. It will be increased to ยฃ14.99 if you buy the pass after July 23.
Also, the match will not be broadcasted anywhere on SkySports or BT. Streaming is very important to watch the games live. International fans should check Arsenal’s Website for the global partners for telecasting and streaming links. This will help the fans to watch the tour without the issue of time zone and local streaming partners.
What It Means For Arsenal And Their Fans?
For Mikel Arteta and the team : These Games are going to be very important to build fitness of the team and make them ready for Big matches. Arsenal Manager Mikel Arteta will be able to test new signings like Zubimendi, Madueke, Mosquera etc. Also, he may try different system of play and different player positions.
For New Signings : The New Signings will get a chance to adapt and integrate in the team. Also, They can build chemistry with the teammates which is very important for the success of the team. In this case, if they perform well they can also get early chances to become a starter for Arsenal in the Premier League Matches.
For Fans : The Fans will be able to see their team play live from abroad or from home. The Streaming will give access to everyone who wants to see the match. It is a way to see how the team is preparing for the next season.
These Friendlies will help The Gunners to become prepared for the Next Season with the Opening Game on 17th August against Manchester United.
Author’s Opinion
Arsenal’s Pre-Season tour is very well planned. They will travel to Asia to play 3 matches and then return home to play 2 more matches. Thus, they will get global as well as local engagement with the fans and a chance to work as a team before the season starts. Opponents like Milan, Newcastle, Spurs will give them a good competition. Also, Athletic Bilbao will give a good fight against the Gunners.
The Streaming will be only through the Official website of Arsenal and its Official App. The season pass will cost ยฃ9.99.
It will be interesting to see how the Gunners plan for the Pre-Season. Can the new signings perform well and become a starting choice in the Premier League?
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