📺 Arsenal vs. AC Milan — All You Need to Know
🏆 Match Overview
Two European giants meet in Singapore this Wednesday as Arsenal face AC Milan in their first official pre-season fixture of 2025–26. Both teams are eager to make a statement after disappointing conclusions to last season — Arsenal aiming to go one better in the Premier League, and Milan looking to rebound under returning manager Massimiliano Allegri after missing out on European competition.
📅 Date and Kick-off Time
- Date: Wednesday, July 24, 2025
- UK Kick-off: 12:30 PM BST
- Local (Singapore) Time: 7:30 PM SGT
- US Eastern Time: 7:30 AM EST
🏟️ Venue
- National Stadium, Singapore
- 55,000 capacity
- Regular host of top-tier football, rugby, and concerts
- Arsenal have played here previously (notably a 5–1 win over PSG in 2018)
- AC Milan are making their debut at the venue
📺 How to Watch
In the UK
- Not on TV (no terrestrial broadcast)
- Streaming:
- Arsenal official website & app (Pay-Per-View)
- £4.99 (pre-9am BST Wednesday)
- £9.99 (after 9am Wednesday)
- Full pre-season bundle (includes matches vs. Newcastle, Spurs, Athletic Club, Villarreal):
- £9.99 before Wednesday
- £14.99 later in the week
- Arsenal official website & app (Pay-Per-View)
International
- USA: Paramount+
- India: FanCode
📱 Match Coverage
- Live updates: Arsenal and AC Milan’s official X (Twitter) accounts
- Highlights:
- Posted post-match on YouTube and official club websites
- Media and journalists on-site may share snippets during the match
🔥 What’s at Stake
- A chance to build momentum heading into a demanding season
- Players like Martin Zubimendi (Arsenal) and various academy talents are looking to impress
- Arsenal could extend their win streak vs. Milan to 5 matches (including a 2–1 friendly win in 2022)
- For Milan, it’s Allegri’s first big chance to evaluate his squad in live match conditions
📌 Final Word
While it’s only a friendly, this match gives fans an early look at new signings, tactical experiments, and possible starting XIs for the season ahead. Whether you’re tuning in from London or Singapore, this clash between Arteta’s Gunners and Allegri’s Rossoneri offers more intrigue than your typical warm-up match.
