Arsenal are gearing up to welcome Villarreal to the Emirates Stadium for a pre-season showdown that promises plenty of fireworks between two seasoned European outfits.
The Gunners are licking their wounds after a rough outing against bitter rivals Tottenham. Despite peppering the goal with chances, Mikel Arteta’s men couldn’t find the back of the net and looked like a side still shaking off the summer rust.
Meanwhile, Villarreal had their own share of headaches in a recent clash with Leeds United. After taking the lead, the Yellow Submarine sprung a leak at the back and conceded a quick equalizer—proof that their defense still has some tightening up to do.
With both sides aiming to hit their stride before the real action begins, this friendly could turn into anything but friendly. Expect Arsenal to come out swinging, while Villarreal will need to shore up their backline if they plan to hold their ground in North London.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the weekly schedule.
Arsenal vs. Villarreal live stream, TV channel
Here’s how to watch this friendly match in the U.S.:
TV channel: –
Live stream: Arsenal.com
This game is not available for live TV broadcast in the United States. Cord-cutters can catch the game on Arsenal.com worldwide; however, fans can watch some preseason friendly games on Fubo in the US.
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What time does Arsenal vs. Villarreal kick off?
This friendly clash takes place at the Emirates Stadium in London, England and kicks off on Wednesday, August 6 at 6:00 p.m. (BST) local time.
Here’s how that time translates across the U.S.:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Wed, Aug. 6 | 1:00 p.m. |
| Central Time | Wed, Aug. 6 | 12:00 p.m. |
| Mountain Time | Wed, Aug. 6 | 11:00 a.m. |
| Pacific Time | Wed, Aug. 6 | 10:00 a.m. |
Arsenal 2025/26 schedule
Here are Arsenal’s next three games:
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Aug. 6 | Villarreal | 1:00 p.m. |
| Aug. 9 | Athletic Club | 1:00 p.m. |
| Aug. 17 | Manchester United | 11:30 a.m. |
Villarreal 2025/26 schedule
Here are Villarreal’s next three games:
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Aug. 6 | Arsenal | 1:00 p.m. |
| Aug. 10 | Aston Villa | 2:30 p.m. |
| Aug. 15 | Real Oviedo | 3:30 p.m. |
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