Arsenal FC will be one of Real Betis' opponents during the upcoming 2026/27 preseason. The two sides will meet on August 5 at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin, kicking off at 7:30 PM local time (8:30 PM in Spain), in the first friendly confirmed ahead of the summer preparation period. It will be the first time in history that the first team faces the historic London club, current Premier League leaders, 13-time English league champions and 14-time FA  Cup winners, among other domestic and international honours. It will also mark Real Betis' first-ever match in the Irish capital.

Ramón Alarcón, CEO of Real Betis, highlighted the importance for the club of facing world-class opposition such as Arsenal. "Even though these are preseason matches, we are very excited about this type of fixture given the calibre of the opponent. Now, we will come up against another giant of world football like Arsenal, in a great city like Dublin and at an excellent venue such as the AVIVA Stadium. It will be a high-level test to assess where we stand and a fantastic opportunity for Real Betis fans in the area to see the team's early progress ahead of the new season," he said.

Meanwhile, Arsenal FC CEO Richard Garlick said: "We're all excited to be coming back to Dublin in August. We have incredible support in the Republic of Ireland and we're looking forward to playing a competitive pre-season match at the Aviva Stadium. Facing Real Betis will provide high-quality opposition and vital preparation ahead of the new season. It promises to be an exciting match and we're really looking forward to connecting with our supporters in Dublin once again."

Real Betis fans interested in attending the match will be able to purchase tickets on Friday, March 27 at 10:00 AM through Ticketmaster.