THE reigning Premier League champions will face the cameras for the first time this preseason as they jet off to Girona.
Mikel Arteta‘s title winners kickstarted preparations to retain their crown in 2026/27 by swatting aside MK Dons 3-0 in a secret training ground meeting held behind closed doors.
A sprinkling of World Cup stars are set to rejoin the Gunners’ ranks, with Kai Havertz, Piero Hincapie and Viktor Gyokeres‘ respective firepower back at Arteta’s disposal.
Those among the travelling party will look to cut through the off-field noise, amid rampant rumours that the club could splurge on superstars such as Bradley Barcola, Bruno Guimarães or Vinicius Jr.
While penalty heartbreak denied Arsenal from completing the Champions League and Premier League double in their last competitive fixture, their Catalonian opponents endured the ignominy of relegation from LaLiga.
Girona will be hoping to draw on fonder memories from their own title charge in 2023/24, when they led the Spanish top flight until December before ultimately finishing third.
The two sides are familiar foes, having locked horns in a closely fought Champions League encounter in January 2025, during which Girona snatched an early lead before Arsenal secured a 1-2 comeback.
How to watch Arsenal vs Girona and is there a live stream?
Arsenal’s return to public action can be streamed live on the club website and app with a valid subscription.
Their Catalonian affair kicks off at 7pm BST on Saturday, August 1 at Girona’s Estadi Montilivi.
What other games are available to watch this preseason?
Fans can catch all four of the Gunner’s remaining preseason outings via Arsenal’s online or in-app channels by taking advantage of a £9.99 early-bird offer (available until 9am BST on August 1, subsequently £14.99).
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The North London titans will also be available to watch on TNT Sports later next month when they go head-to-head with Manchester City for the Community Shield.
- Saturday, August 1, 7pm BST – Girona vs Arsenal (Estadi Montilivi)
- Wednesday, August 5, 7.30pm BST – Arsenal vs Real Betis (Aviva Stadium)
- Sunday, August 9, 2pm BST – Arsenal vs Borussia Dortmund (Emirates Stadium)
- Wednesday, August 12, 7.30pm BST – Arsenal vs Como (Emirates Stadium)
- Sunday, August 16, 3pm BST – Community Shield: Arsenal vs Man City (Principality Stadium)
