ARSENAL will be determined to end what is becoming a lengthy trophy drought in the 2025/26 season – so this summer’s pre-season is more important than ever.
The Gunners have only lifted one major trophy since took charge in December 2019, with it being an victory in 2020.
And it has been several years filled with heartbreak as for three consecutive seasons in the Premier League.
However, fans will be hoping that the appointment of is a catalyst for change off the pitch, as the Italian is known for his shrewd recruitment in the transfer market.
But ultimately, it’s about what the Gunners do on the pitch, and their pre-season fixtures have been revealed.
Arsenal’s pre-season schedule 2025
As things stand, kickstart their pre-season with a tour around Asia, where they will take on a European giant, followed by some familiar faces.
And fans can expect to see a lot more games that have not been announced just yet.
- Wednesday, July 23: Arsenal vs AC Milan – Singapore National Stadium, Singapore (12:30pm BST)
- Sunday, July 27: Arsenal vs Newcastle – Singapore National Stadium, Singapore (12:30pm BST)
- Thursday, July 31: Arsenal vs Tottenham – Kai Tak Stadium, Hong Kong (12:30pm BST)
How can I watch Arsenal’s pre-season schedule 2025?
All of Arsenal’s pre-season fixtures for 2025 will be broadcast exclusively on Arsenal.com.
Subscription members can also stream the entire action through the club’s official app.
Prices are yet to be confirmed, but fans could purchase individual match passes to watch the game online or buy a bundle for all of the fixtures.
How can I buy tickets for Arsenal’s pre-season schedule?
Tickets for each pre-season fixture are available for purchase through the club’s official website.
Please note that StubHub and similar secondary ticket resale sites may list tickets above face value
When does the 2025/26 Premier League season start?
The 2025/26 Premier League season will begin on the weekend of August 16/17, 2025.
The start date allows for the maximum player rest time available – 83 clear days – from the end of the 2024/25 campaign.
33 weekend and five midweek match rounds will make up the 2025/26 season.
The Premier League states that the schedule “continues to allow more rest time for players over the festive match-round period”;.
No two rounds of fixtures will take place within 60 hours of each other and there will be no game on Christmas Eve.
The fixtures for the Premier League 2025/26 season will be released at 9am BST on Wednesday, June 18, 2025.
