Arsenal announce Pre-Season Tour: North London Derby in Asia - Check Full Schedule, Fixtures, Opponents, Match Timings

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Arsenal have officially confirmed a three-match pre-season tour in Asia ahead of the 2025/26 campaign, with fixtures lined up in Singapore and Hong Kong.

Mikel Arteta’s squad will take on high-profile opponents including AC Milan, Newcastle United, and Tottenham Hotspur as part of their preparations.

The Gunners will return to familiar territory in Singapore, having previously toured the country in 2015 and 2018. The final leg of their Asia tour will see them face local rivals Spurs in a much-anticipated North London derby held outside Europe.

Arsenal Pre-Season Tour Schedule in Asia: Fixtures List, Timings

Match 1: Arsenal vs AC Milan

• Date: Wednesday, 23 July 2025
• Kick-off: 7:30 PM local time
• Venue: National Stadium, Singapore
• Capacity: 55,000

Match 2: Arsenal vs Newcastle United

• Date: Sunday, 27 July 2025
• Kick-off: 7:30 PM local time
• Venue: National Stadium, Singapore
• Capacity: 55,000

Match 3: Arsenal vs Tottenham Hotspur

A much anticipated North London Derby will take place in Hong Kong as the two arch-rivals will reignite their battle afar from the English capital.

• Date: Thursday, 31 July 2025
• Kick-off: TBC
• Venue: Kai Tak Stadium, Hong Kong
• Note: This marks Arsenal's first fixture at the newly opened venue.

Arsenal’s Managing Director, Richard Garlick, expressed his enthusiasm over the return to Singapore and the overall Asian tour.

“It’s great that we’re coming back to Singapore in July to play against two quality opponents and meet so many of our brilliant supporters. Our trip will give us the opportunity to connect with our supporters in this beautiful region.”

The Gunners are currently in a pole position to advance to the UEFA Champions League semifinals this season. They beat Real Madrid 3-0 at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday, with goals from Declan Rice and Mikel Merino. The next leg will be on Wednesday (April 16) at the Santiago Bernabeu. In the Premier League, the North London club is currently placed 2nd in the table, 11 points behind leaders Liverpool.