What channel is Arsenal v Villarreal pre-season friendly on? TV coverage, live stream and kick-off time

Arsenal return to the Emirates to begin their final preparations for the new Premier League campaign with a pre-season friendly against Villarreal.

The Gunners' hunt for trophies in 2025/26 began in a training camp in Spain before heading on tour to Asia.

With the start of the Premier League season now fast approaching, Mikel Arteta's side are back in North London for some fine-tuning.

New striker Viktor Gyökeres will be among the summer signings who will get a first taste of the Emirates in an Arsenal shirt in the midweek fixture against Villarreal, who finished fifth in La Liga last term, and should provide the hosts with enough of a challenge.

RadioTimes.com has rounded up everything you need to know about how to watch Arsenal v Villarreal on TV and online.

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When is Arsenal v Villarreal?

Arsenal v Villarreal will take place on Wednesday 6th August 2025.

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Arsenal v Villarreal kick-off time

Arsenal v Villarreal will kick off at 6pm.

What TV channel is Arsenal v Villarreal on?

Unfortunately, this game has not been selected for broadcast in the UK.

However, fans can stream the game online via the club website with a subscription.

How to live stream Arsenal v Villarreal online

Arsenal fans will be able to watch pre-season games live on Arsenal.com, which can be streamed to devices like mobile and smart TVs.

Check out the cost of PPV games on Arsenal.com.

Is Arsenal v Villarreal on the radio?

Unfortunately, there will be no national radio coverage of the game.

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