Arsenal’s Champions League group stage fixtures have been officially revealed as Sporting Director Edu shares the club’s aspirations and highlights the significance of this milestone.

  • Arsenal’s Champions League campaign begins with a home fixture against PSV Eindhoven on 20 September at 8pm.
  • Edu, Arsenal’s Sporting Director, emphasises the importance of the club’s return to the Champions League after a six-year hiatus.
  • The club faces away fixtures against Lens and Sevilla in October, followed by crucial home matches in November.

Getting the ball rolling against PSV Eindhoven

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 20: Granit Xhaka of Arsenal celebrates after scoring their side's first goal during the UEFA Europa League group A match between Arsenal FC and PSV Eindhoven at Emirates Stadium on October 20, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 20: Granit Xhaka of Arsenal celebrates after scoring their side’s first goal during the UEFA Europa League group A match between Arsenal FC and PSV Eindhoven at Emirates Stadium on October 20, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Arsenal will kick off their European venture at home against PSV Eindhoven on Wednesday, 20 September, at 8pm. The match is seen as an opportune moment for the Gunners to make an assertive statement.

Journey through October: Lens and Sevilla

Arsenal's English midfielder Bukayo Saka (R) celebrates with Arsenal's Norwegian midfielder Martin Odegaard (L) after scoring his team's first goal during a club-friendly football match between Arsenal and Sevilla at the Emirates Stadium in London on July 30, 2022. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)
Arsenal’s English midfielder Bukayo Saka (R) celebrates with Arsenal’s Norwegian midfielder Martin Odegaard (L) after scoring his team’s first goal during a club-friendly football match between Arsenal and Sevilla at the Emirates Stadium in London on July 30, 2022. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

The following month will see the Arsenal squad making trips to Lens and Sevilla.

These fixtures fall on the 3rd and 24th of October, respectively, both scheduled for 8pm UK time.

Home in November

Dennis Bergkamp's statue outside the Emirates Stadium
Dennis Bergkamp’s statue outside the Emirates Stadium

Arsenal will play host to Sevilla (8th) and Lens (29th) in November, with both matches crucial in determining the club’s chances of advancing from the group stage.

Concluding against PSV

The group stage will draw to a close with a 5.45pm kick-off against PSV Eindhoven on Tuesday, 12 December.

This second leg could very well be a determining factor in Arsenal’s Champions League fate.

Edu on the Champions League return

TERESOPOLIS, BRAZIL - JUNE 03: General Coordinator of the Brazilian national football team, Edu Gaspar, attends to the media during a press conference of the Brazilian national football team at the squad's Granja Comary training complex on June 03, 2019 in Teresopolis, Brazil. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)
TERESOPOLIS, BRAZIL – JUNE 03: General Coordinator of the Brazilian national football team, Edu Gaspar, attends to the media during a press conference of the Brazilian national football team at the squad’s Granja Comary training complex on June 03, 2019 in Teresopolis, Brazil. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)

Arsenal’s Sporting Director Edu remarked on the significance of the club’s return to this esteemed competition.

“It’s a big bonus from the last season,” he noted. “The way we behave as a club, the way the players, the staff, everyone works to be back in the Champions League, it’s a big bonus now.”

Further elaborating, Edu emphasised the collective joy this should bring. “I’m pretty sure the fans will enjoy the competition. Everyone deserves it and let’s enjoy it again,” he said.

Arsenal’s Champions League group stage fixtures in full

Matchday 1

Wednesday 20 September (8pm UK time) – Arsenal vs PSV

Matchday 2

Tuesday 3 October (8pm UK time) – Lens vs Arsenal

Matchday 3

Tuesday 24 October (8pm UK time) – Sevilla vs Arsenal

Matchday 4

Wednesday 8 November (8pm UK time) – Arsenal vs Sevilla

Matchday 5

Wednesday 29 November (8pm UK time) – Arsenal vs Lens

Matchday 6

Tuesday 12 December (5.45pm UK time) – PSV vs Arsenal