The history of the Emirates Cup
Ever since Arsenal moved from Highbury Stadium to the Emirates Stadium, they have been staging a pre-season tournament named the Emirates Cup.
It is always one of the first glimpses of Arsenal ahead of the new season and provides fans with an opportunity to assess what type of campaign lies ahead.
The structure of the tournament since 2007 was traditionally four teams, with two semi-finals and then a final and 3rd/4th place play-off, over two days.
Since 2019, the Emirates Cup has just been one game, with Arsenal facing European competition.
As you might expect, Arsenal are the most successful side in the history of the Emirates Cup.
Winners of the Emirates Cup
- 2007: Arsenal
- 2008: Hamburg
- 2009: Arsenal
- 2010: Arsenal
- 2011: New York Red Bulls
- 2013: Galatasaray
- 2014: Valencia
- 2015: Arsenal
- 2017: Arsenal
- 2019: Lyon
- 2022: Arsenal
- 2023: Arsenal
- 2024: Arsenal
- 2025: Arsenal
The 2026 version of the Emirates Cup
The 15th edition of the Emirates Cup takes place on August 9, 2026 as Arsenal take on Borussia Dortmund in a single game clash that is sure to be an entertaining encounter.
The Gunners come into this Emirates Cup clash as Premier League champions and losing finalists in the Champions League final, so the atmosphere should be impressive as Arsenal look to start another successful season.