Arsenal to face Como at Emirates in final pre-season friendly

Arsenal will host Como at the Emirates Stadium in London on Thursday, August 13 in their final pre-season match before the Community Shield, with kick-off scheduled for 12 a.m. IST (7.30pm UK).

Arsenal enter the game having played three official friendlies this summer, winning one and losing two; their most recent outing was a 3-2 defeat to Borussia Dortmund on Sunday. Mikel Arteta will be looking to bounce back with a win over Cesc Fabregas’ side as the club completes its pre-season build-up.

Como finished fourth in Serie A last season. The visitors’ pre-season has produced two victories, one draw and one defeat on penalties.

In domestic league action in 2025-26, Como closed the season with three successive away victories, a run bettered only by AC Milan and Inter Milan in that campaign.

Fans can watch the match live via Arsenal’s official YouTube channel. In the United Kingdom the club’s YouTube stream is free and is the only way to view this club-friendly contest live; viewers in the United States can also access the game free on the same channel.

Arsenal’s matchday social post listed 7.30pm (UK), identified the game as a pre-season fixture at Emirates Stadium and included @Airwallex.

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A win against Como would serve as preparation for Arsenal’s upcoming match on Sunday against Manchester City.