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Arsenal prepares for pre-season with Girona match on August 1

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 9:30 AM

Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Arsenal prepares for pre-season with Girona match on August 1

Summary

Arsenal will kick off their pre-season schedule against Girona on August 1 as they prepare to defend their Premier League title. The match comes amid World Cup commitments that will leave key players unavailable for early pre-season training. The club will hold a training camp in Spain, focusing on fitness and integrating returning international players. Following the Girona fixture, Arsenal is set to face Real Betis in Dublin on August 5 before their opening league match against Coventry City on August 21.

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By the Numbers

•First pre-season fixture against Girona on August 1.
•Training camp will be in Spain for fitness and player integration.
•Match with Real Betis scheduled for August 5 in Dublin.
•Opening league match against Coventry City on August 21.
•World Cup commitments may impact early pre-season training.

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9:30 AMYahoo Sports — Arsenal confirms late pre-season plans ahead of next season

What they're saying

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Arsenal have confirmed that their first pre-season fixture this summer will be against Girona on August 1 as they begin preparations for the defence of their Premier League title.Given the ongoing Wor...
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