Arsenal are set to play fixtures in the Emirates Cup and Community Shield in pre-season, as well as trips to the USA and Germany.

Arsenal's Spanish manager Mikel Arteta during UEFA Europa League match, indicative of the upcoming Arsenal pre-season fixtures.
Arsenal’s Spanish manager Mikel Arteta looks on during the UEFA Europa League last 16 first leg football match between Sporting CP and Arsenal at Jose Alvalade stadium in Lisbon on March 9, 2023. (Photo by FILIPE AMORIM/AFP via Getty Images)

Mikel Arteta’s side will take on Nurnberg at the Max-Morlock-Stadion on Thursday, July 13th, with kick-off set for 7pm local time (6pm BST).

Tickets will be available here from Monday, June 19th at 9am BST.

Various outlets had previously reported that Arsenal would hold a training camp at Adidas’ HQ in Germany in July, with the camp starting on the week of July 10th.

Arsenal have confirmed the camp, kicking off the team’s overseas pre-season activities.

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INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 13: A general view of the national anthem during Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium on February 13, 2022 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA Arsenal will play Barcelona in the SoFi Stadium, LA (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)

“We’re excited to begin our pre-season schedule at adidas HQ, and thank adidas for hosting us again at their world-class campus,” Edu said.

“Our match against 1. FC Nürnberg is another good opportunity to help Mikel and the squad prepare ahead of the new season.

“This kicks off a strong run of pre-season fixtures, with us travelling to the US shortly afterwards to face the MLS All-Stars team, Manchester United and Barcelona.”

The Emirates Cup game against AS Monaco will then take place on Wednesday, August 2nd at the Emirates Stadium at 6pm, the first time the event has taken place in midweek.

With Manchester City winning the FA Cup, Arsenal are set to face City at Wembley in the Community Shield on August 6th.

Football.London report that the Gunners had initially planned to play a friendly in Europe that weekend, but their participation in the Community Shield has altered those plans.

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NUREMBERG, GERMANY: Gabriel Jesus of Arsenal celebrates with teammates after the side’s fourth goal after an own goal by Tim Handwerker of 1. FC Nuernberg (not pictured) during the pre-season friendly match between 1. FC Nürnberg and Arsenal F.C. at Max-Morlock-Stadion on July 08, 2022. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)

Arsenal have officially confirmed three further pre-season fixtures so far, with the Gunners set to face the MLS All-Stars, Manchester United, and Barcelona.

All three games will take place in the United States, as Arsenal return to the country for another pre-season tour.

First, Mikel Arteta’s side will travel to Washington DC to take on an MLS All-Star side. Then, they’ll move on to New York to play against Manchester United.

Finally, the team will conclude their stateside spell in LA, playing against Barcelona.

What we know about Arsenal pre-season fixtures so far

Arsenal’s English midfielder Bukayo Saka celebrating a goal, previewing the excitement of the Arsenal pre-season fixtures.
Arsenal’s English midfielder Bukayo Saka celebrating a goal, previewing the excitement of the Arsenal pre-season fixtures.

Arsenal’s Pre-Season Fixtures

Arsenal’s pre-season schedule is shaping up to be a thrilling spectacle. The reported fixtures so far include:

  1. Thursday, July 13th, 18:00 – FC Nurnberg vs Arsenal
  2. Wednesday, July 20th, 01:30 – MLS All-Stars vs Arsenal
  3. Saturday, July 22nd, 22:00 – Arsenal vs Manchester United
  4. Wednesday, July 26th, 03:30 (TBC) – Arsenal vs Barcelona [details on tickets here]
  5. Wednesday, August 2nd, 18:00 – Arsenal vs Monaco
  6. Sunday, August 6th, 16:00 – Arsenal vs Manchester City

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