Arsenal is set to take on arch-rivals Tottenham Hotspur in a thrilling North London Derby on Thursday, July 31, 2025, as part of their pre-season preparations for the 2025/26 campaign.
The highly anticipated clash will take place at the newly opened 50,000-capacity Kai Tak Stadium in Hong Kong, marking the Gunners’ return to the region for the first time since 2012. The match is scheduled to kick off at 7:30 PM local time, which aligns with Malaysia’s time zone.
The showdown in Hong Kong promises to be a spectacle for fans, offering them a rare opportunity to witness two Premier League giants go head-to-head in Asia. The fixture is a crucial component of Arsenal’s pre-season tour as they gear up for the upcoming season with intensive training and competitive matches.
Arsenal’s Managing Director, Richard Garlick, expressed his enthusiasm about the team’s return to the region, emphasizing the significance of reconnecting with their devoted fanbase in Hong Kong.
“Everyone at Arsenal is excited to be visiting Hong Kong in July. It’s great to be back with our men’s first-team squad after 13 years, and it gives us the opportunity to meet so many of our fantastic supporters in the region again,” Garlick said.
“As well as training hard and playing the match, we cannot wait to connect with our Hong Kong supporters in this wonderful part of the world. Playing against Tottenham Hotspur in the magnificent new Kai Tak Stadium will be a great experience for both teams and supporters, and will be a very important part of our pre-season preparations ahead of the new season.”
The North London Derby is always a fiercely contested battle, and having it staged in Hong Kong adds another layer of excitement. Both Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur will be eager to fine-tune their squads ahead of the new campaign while giving fans an electrifying experience.
Ticket details and further updates regarding Arsenal’s 2025 pre-season fixtures are expected to be announced in the coming days. Fans across Asia and beyond will be eagerly awaiting the chance to see their footballing idols in action on Asian soil once again.
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