Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly preparing to meet for a north London derby that would be played outside of the United Kingdom for the first time.
A preseason friendly between the two Premier League bitter rivals will take place at the Kai Tak Stadium in Hong Kong on July 31.
This weekend, rugby’s Hong Kong Sevens event took place at the recently completed arena, which has space for 50,000 spectators. Coldplay is scheduled to perform there for the first time in April.
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Liverpool will be one of the teams visiting the city as part of the Hong Kong Football Festival 2025 (HKFF).
According to The Independent, Ryan Norys, chief revenue officer of Tottenham Hotspur, said: “There are few bigger occasions in English football than a north London derby and to play this fixture in Hong Kong will be a huge occasion for our passionate fanbase across Asia. As well as providing ideal preparation for the team ahead of the new season.
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