European heavyweights Arsenal and AC Milan contest the first official match of their respective pre-seasons in Singapore on Wednesday, both aiming to eventually rectify their errors from 2024-25.

Mikel Arteta's side cannot fathom a fourth successive second-placed finish in the Premier League, having been forced to watch Liverpool lift the trophy aloft a couple of months ago.

Meanwhile, the Rossoneri are preparing for life back under the tutelage of Massimiliano Allegri, who took charge of the club between 2010 and 2014 and has returned to take the reins from Sergio Conceicao after Milan failed to qualify for Europe for the upcoming campaign.

Here, Sports Mole provides everything you need to know about how to tune into the contest.

What time does Arsenal vs. AC Milan kick off?

Arsenal's clash with AC Milan is due to kick off at 12.30pm on Wednesday, meaning working fans can perhaps catch some of the action during their lunch break.

Meanwhile, the fixture commences at 7.30pm local time in Kallang.

Where is Arsenal vs. AC Milan being played?

Arsenal vs. AC Milan will be held at the National Stadium, a 55-000-seater venue which is the official ground of the Singapore senior men's football team.

The Gunners have already played at the arena four times, most notably defeating Paris Saint-Germain 5-1 in 2018, while Milan are yet to take to the National Stadium field.

The ground also hosts rugby, cricket, athletics and concerts; big-name artists such as Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran and Mariah Carey have performed at the stadium.

How to watch Arsenal vs. AC Milan in the UK

TV channels

The friendly is not available to view on terrestrial TV in the UK, but it will be broadcast on Paramount + in the USA and on FanCode in India.

Online streaming

The official Arsenal website and app offers pay-per-view streaming of the game, which costs £4.99 before 9am BST on Wednesday and £9.99 afterwards.

Alternatively, fans can pay £9.99 before Wednesday to also gain access to Arsenal's friendlies with Newcastle United, Tottenham Hotspur, Athletic Club and Villarreal; the price for all fixtures rises to £14.99 later in the week.

Highlights

Arsenal and AC Milan's official X accounts will be expected to post snippets during the match, while journalists attending the match may also share their own videos.

At full time, highlights should be available to view on both club's YouTube channels, as well as their official websites.

What is at stake for Arsenal and AC Milan?

While there are no points on the line on Wednesday, a shot in the arm is at stake for both Arteta and Allegri ahead of the remainder of their Asia tours.

Multiple players on both ends will also be desperate to impress their managers, including new signings such as Martin Zubimendi, and academy prospects such as Max Dowman.

Furthermore, the Gunners could extend their winning streak against Milan to five matches in all tournaments, a sequence that includes a 2-1 friendly triumph from December 2022.

Written by
Ben Knapton