Arsenal return to the Emirates Stadium for the first time since being crowned Premier League champions in May, as they host Borussia Dortmund in the Emirates Cup on Sunday, August 9, 2026.
The Gunners have not played at home since their title triumph, and the occasion is expected to be a special moment between players, management, and supporters. However, Mikel Arteta will be seeking a much-improved performance following the 3-1 loss to Real Betis in their second pre-season fixture.
Match details and how to watch
The match kicks off at 2pm BST at the Emirates Stadium. In the UK, the game will not be televised live, but fans can watch via Arsenal's website and app. A pay-per-view pass costs £6.99, or supporters can purchase a streaming bundle covering the entire pre-season campaign for £14.99.
Standard Sport will provide a live blog on matchday, with expert analysis from Matt Verri at the ground.
Team news
Bruno Guimaraes is set to miss out on his Arsenal debut, as his £75million move from Newcastle has not yet been finalised. His involvement was already in doubt, as he only reported to training with the Magpies on Monday after a three-week post-World Cup break.
Captain Martin Odegaard has returned to training after his mandatory holiday and is likely to get at least 30 minutes, continuing a pre-season trend under Arteta. Gabriel and Gabriel Martinelli should play at least one half after being carefully managed against Real Betis.
Summer signings Christos Tzolis and Illan Meslier could make their Emirates Stadium bows, with Meslier potentially starting ahead of Kepa Arrizabalaga.
Dortmund arrive without new signing Konstantinos Karetsas due to an ankle injury, while Nico Schlotterbeck is still recovering from the injury that ended his World Cup with Germany in the group phase.
Prediction and head-to-head
Arteta was clearly unhappy with the first-half performance against Real Betis, and a response is expected as Arsenal look to put on a show in front of their own supporters for the first time as Premier League champions. Prediction: Arsenal to win, 3-1.
This will be the first meeting between the sides since November 2014, a fixture Arteta captained in. The head-to-head record shows Arsenal wins: 4, Borussia Dortmund wins: 3, draws: 1.
Odds
Arsenal to win: 8/11, Borussia Dortmund to win: 7/2, draw: 14/5. Odds via UK betting sites, subject to change.
