What happened: Como will travel to the Emirates Stadium to face Premier League champions Arsenal in a pre-season friendly on Wednesday, August 12, kicking off at 19:30 BST, both clubs have confirmed. It marks the first meeting between the two sides and a homecoming for Como manager Cesc Fabregas, who spent eight years in North London and made his professional debut for the Gunners in 2003.

Why it matters: The fixture comes as Como prepare for their first-ever Champions League campaign after edging Milan and Juventus to a top-four finish in a dramatic 2025-26 Serie A season. Testing themselves against one of Europe's most consistent sides offers Fabregas a high-level benchmark before the club's biggest season to date.

What to watch: The friendly falls nine days before Arsenal open their title defense at home to newly promoted Coventry City and 10 days before Como begin their Serie A season away at Udinese. Como say ticketing details will follow through official channels.