Arsenal to play Girona in 2026 pre-season opener on August 1
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 10:20 AM
Last updated Jun 25, 2026
Arsenal has announced that their first pre-season friendly of 2026 will be against Girona on August 1. The match is scheduled to take place at Estadi Montilivi at 8pm local time. Following this fixture, Arsenal will travel to Dublin for a game against Real Betis on August 5 at the Aviva Stadium. While no further friendlies have been confirmed yet, reports suggest Arsenal is in discussions for additional matches against Borussia Dortmund and Como 1907. Potential dates for these matches are August 9 and 12, but these remain unconfirmed.
- •Arsenal will face Girona in their 2026 pre-season opener.
- •The match is set for August 1 at Estadi Montilivi.
- •A second friendly against Real Betis is scheduled for August 5.
- •Discussions are ongoing for matches against Borussia Dortmund and Como 1907.
- •Potential dates for additional matches are August 9 and 12, pending confirmation.
- 11:15 AMYahoo Sports — Arsenal’s pre-season plans confirmed – with trip to Spain in store
- 10:20 AMYahoo Sports — Arsenal confirm opening friendly of 2026 pre-season
"Arsenal will kick off their 2026/27 pre-season schedule with a match in Spain against Girona FC. As part of their pre-season preparations, they will play against Segunda Division side Girona on Satur...
"Arsenal have confirmed their first 2026 pre-season friendly in front of fans, with Mikel Arteta’s team to play away to Girona on August 1st.Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty ImagesArsenal have offic...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 25, 2026, 11:15 AMArsenal’s pre-season plans confirmed – with trip to Spain in store
Arsenal will kick off their 2026/27 pre-season schedule with a match in Spain against Girona FC. As part of their pre-season preparations, they will play against Segunda Division side Girona on Satur...
- Yahoo SportsJun 25, 2026, 10:20 AMArsenal confirm opening friendly of 2026 pre-season
Arsenal have confirmed their first 2026 pre-season friendly in front of fans, with Mikel Arteta’s team to play away to Girona on August 1st.Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty ImagesArsenal have offic...
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