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Arsenal prepares for packed pre-season schedule before new campaign

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 10:00 PM

Last updated Jul 25, 2026

Arsenal prepares for packed pre-season schedule before new campaign

Summary

Arsenal is set to begin its pre-season matches on August 1 against Girona in Spain. The club will play a total of five games in a 15-day span, including fixtures against Real Betis, Borussia Dortmund, Como, and Manchester City. Concerns have been raised regarding the physical toll on players, particularly those returning from the World Cup with limited recovery time. Arsenal’s demanding schedule in the upcoming season is expected to consist of at least 48 matches across various competitions, building on a record 63-game campaign last year. This pre-season will serve as crucial preparation for a lengthy competition ahead.

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Key Details

•Arsenal's pre-season begins August 1 against Girona.
•Five matches scheduled over 15 days this summer.
•Players returning from the World Cup face recovery concerns.
•Arsenal's 2026/27 campaign includes at least 48 matches.
•Last season, Arsenal played a record 63 matches.

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10:00 PMYahoo Sports — Opinion: Arsenal’s demanding schedule shows why pre-season needs rethinking

What they're saying

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As Arsenal prepare for another demanding campaign, the excitement of seeing the reigning Premier League champions back in action is already beginning to build.However, I wish Arsenal could skip pre-se...
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