Premier League Champions Arsenal Set for Final Pre-Season Test Against Dortmund
The Gunners face Borussia Dortmund at the Emirates Stadium on 9 August 2026, with the manager confirming the starting XI as the club concludes its pre-season tour ahead of the 2026/27 campaign.
Arsenal will host Borussia Dortmund at the Emirates Stadium for a pre-season friendly as part of the Emirates Cup, with kick-off scheduled for 2pm UK time on 9 August 2026. Managed by Mikel Arteta, the current Premier League champions view this fixture as a final pre-season test ahead of the new campaign. The match serves as Arsenal’s first home game following a pre-season tour, with the confirmed starting XI released by the manager.
While results are secondary to fitness and tactical assessment, the game is crucial for players seeking to establish their roles in Arteta’s plans. The Emirates Cup is a pre-season tournament hosted by Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium in North London, and Borussia Dortmund is providing strong opposition to help Arsenal achieve full match fitness and sharpness. The match will be broadcast free on Arsenal’s YouTube channel.
This event coincides with other Premier League clubs, including Chelsea, Manchester City, and Liverpool, concluding their pre-season preparations on the same day. Manchester City began their session against Atletico Madrid, while Chelsea wrapped up their pre-season tour with a match against Malaysian club Johor Darul Ta'zim. The game arrives at a pivotal moment for the London club, which recently appointed Xabi Alonso as permanent manager, officially replacing interim boss Calum McFarlane on 1 July.
The 2026/27 season is approaching, with the competitive campaign beginning shortly after this fixture. Arsenal f are back in familiar surroundings and playing in front of their own supporters, with the beginning of the competitive campaign getting ever closer. Another important test for Arsenal Facing Borussia Dortmund should provide Arsenal with another useful indication of where the squad currently stands.
Now the team sheet is confirmed, attention turns to the action. Supporters will be hoping to see a positive performance as the Gunners continue preparing for the challenges ahead. The fixture serves as a final pre-season test for the Premier League champions ahead of the new campaign, with the match scheduled for 2pm UK time on 9 August 2026.
