How to watch Arsenal vs AC Milan friendly with live stream and kick-off time

Arsenal are set to kick-start their 2025/26 pre-season with a high-profile friendly against AC Milan in Singapore, marking the commencement of their Asia tour. The Gunners, who are keen to break a five-year trophy-less streak following another second-place finish in the Premier League, have strengthened their squad with several notable signings this summer.

Martin Zubimendi and Christian Norgaard have been brought in to add technical prowess and much-needed depth to the midfield, while Noni Madueke will be vying for a starting position on the wings against Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli. Kepa Arrizabalaga has also joined the ranks to provide backup for No.1 goalkeeper David Raya.

They are closing in on a move for striker Viktor Gyokeres, who won't feature in Singapore, as the friendly comes too soon. Fans may have to wait until next month for his debut.

Here, Express Sport provides you with all the information you need - from match details and how to watch, to the latest Arsenal team news.

Arsenal vs AC Milan kick-off time

The Arsenal vs AC Milan match is scheduled for Wednesday, July 23 at 12:30pm UK time, 7:30pm local time at the National Stadium in Kallang, Singapore. The 55,000-capacity venue sets an appropriately grand stage for the Gunners' first match of their Asia tour.

How to watch Arsenal vs AC Milan

The match won't be aired on UK television but can be live-streamed on Arsenal.com and the official Arsenal app. An early bird pass is priced at £4.99 until 9am BST on July 23, increasing to £9.99 thereafter.

Their pre-season pass, which includes this game and four others (Newcastle, Tottenham, Athletic Club, and Villarreal), is available for £14.99. Repeat broadcasts are available every three hours after the match.

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Arsenal team news

Summer recruits Zubimendi, Norgaard and Kepa are all set to make their debuts. However, Madueke has not travelled with the squad due to the time off he owes following his participation in Chelsea's Club World Cup campaign.

Gabriel Jesus continues to be out of action, recovering from a knee injury sustained last season, with an anticipated return in August. Meanwhile, academy prospects like Max Dowman could get some game time, as could fellow young talents Ismael Kabia, Louie Copley, Josh Nichols, Andre Harriman-Annous and Marli Salmon, who have all also made the trip.

As for Milan, new signing Luka Modric will not be participating in the match as, similar to Madueke, he has not travelled after playing for Real Madrid at the Club World Cup. Former Chelsea trio Fikayo Tomori, Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Christian Pulisic are all expected to feature though, as is Portugal superstar Rafael Leao.

Arsenal's full pre-season fixtures

Following their match against AC Milan, Arsenal will take on Newcastle in Singapore, before a north London derby with Tottenham in Hong Kong. The team will then return home to face Villarreal and Athletic Club at the Emirates Stadium, ahead of their crucial Premier League opener away at Manchester United on August 17.

Arsenal and AC Milan head-to-head

Despite Milan being one of Europe's most successful clubs, Arsenal have had the advantage in recent encounters. Out of eight previous matches, the Gunners have secured four wins and suffered only two losses.

Arsenal have won their last three games against the Italian giants - and four out of the last five overall. Their most recent meeting was in the 2017/18 Europa League round of 16, where Arsenal sailed to a 5-1 aggregate victory, clinching a 2-0 win at the San Siro before sealing the deal with a 3-1 triumph at the Emirates.