Is the 2023 MLS All-Star Skills Challenge on TV? Live stream as Arsenal players take part

Latest Arsenal news as Mikel Arteta's men kickstart their pre-season tour of the United States with a freestyle showcase in Washington D.C.

Arsenal's pre-season tour of the United States will begin on Wednesday when a group of ten players take on the MLS All-Star Skills Challenge.

The Gunners will take on a group of MLS All-Star players in a series of different challenges testing various aspects of their skillset. New signing Kai Havertz will join USMNT star Folarin Balogun, Rob Holding, Jorginho, Marquinhos, Eddie Nketiah, Martin Odegaard, Aaron Ramsdale and Fabio Vieira.

There will be five challenges altogether, with each team able to add points to the overall scoreboard in order to win the event. The event will kick-off with a Shooting Challenge before testing the players' touch, passing, crossing and volleying. A crossbar challenge will finish the event.

Here, football.london takes a look at how you can follow the Gunners' participation in the Skills Challenge.

The event between the MLS All-Stars and Arsenal will take place at Audi Field, Washington D.C. on July 18. Kick-off is at 7:30pm ET (12:30am GMT).

Supporters in the United States can watch the MLS All-Star Skills Challenge on ESPN2, TUDN, TSN or TVA Sports.

In England, Apple TV will show the event and tickets can be purchased via their MLS Season Pass. Prices start at £12.99 ($17) for a monthly subscription with a reduced season pass available at £39 ($51).

Thursday, July 20: MLS All-Stars vs Arsenal at Audi Field, Washington, 1.30am BST kick-off time

Saturday, July 22: Arsenal vs Manchester United at MetLife Stadium, New York, 10pm BST kick-off time

Thursday, July 27: Arsenal vs Barcelona at SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles, 3.30am BST kick-off time

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