Arsenal Clash with Villarreal: Your Complete Guide to Catching the Preseason Showdown Live

Following another season without silverware, the red side of north London was expected to have an active summer transfer window, and new sporting director Andrea Berta has provided Mikel Arteta with six fresh additions.

Among these acquisitions, Sporting CP forward Viktor Gyökeres comes with the highest expectations, as many believe Arsenal's struggles last campaign stemmed from lacking a clinical finisher. Time will tell whether Gyökeres truly represents the final puzzle piece, and the Swedish striker is gearing up for his debut Emirates appearance this Wednesday.

Arsenal face a Villarreal team that's gearing up for their Champions League return in 2025–26, though they must cope with losing key creative midfielder Alex Baena and promising forward Thierno Barry.

The Emirates supporters are filled with excitement, but the coming friendly will also be accessible through streaming for those unable to attend in person.

Here's how fans can watch Wednesday's match.

What Time Does Arsenal vs. Villarreal Kick Off?

How to Watch Arsenal vs. Villarreal on TV and Live Stream

Similar to Arsenal's preseason matches in Asia, fans can purchase a Pre-Season Pass through Arsenal.com for Wednesday's friendly against Villarreal.

These passes are priced at £4.99 when purchased before 9 a.m. on match day, increasing to £6.99 after that time. The pass provides live access to the friendly, plus the ability to watch replays every three hours after the final whistle.

This streaming option is not available for Spanish audiences, but can be accessed by viewers worldwide elsewhere.

Supporters can also purchase Arsenal's Early Bird Bundle for £8.99, giving fans access to both the upcoming Villarreal friendly and this weekend's Emirates Cup match against Athletic Club.

What Next for Arsenal and Villarreal?

Arsenal host another Spanish side in Athletic Club at north London for the Emirates Cup on Saturday, with kickoff set for 5 p.m. BST. The Gunners have claimed the preseason trophy for three consecutive summers, defeating Lyon 2–0 in 2024.

Following that, the competitive season begins in earnest. Arsenal travel to Manchester United on Sunday, August 17, to commence their Premier League journey.

Villarreal also have one final preseason fixture, facing their third consecutive English opposition at the weekend when they meet Aston Villa—managed by former boss Unai Emery. Their 2025–26 season begins two days before Arsenal's, with the Yellow Submarine welcoming newly promoted Real Oviedo in La Liga next Friday.