Arsenal is stepping into the matchmaking game with an exciting new dating show designed to bring single fans together through their shared passion for football.
The Premier League club unveiled plans on Friday for The Big Match, a documentary-style series where Gooners will go on blind dates centered around Arsenal matches.
Participants will first meet at a local venue before heading to the Emirates Stadium together, with cameras capturing their interactions throughout the match and gathering post-game reactions to see if love blossomed over the 90 minutes.
An official club statement teased the concept, saying, “Matchdays at Emirates Stadium are a time to connect with the beautiful game – and each other.”
“It’s for this reason that we’re launching a new dating show that celebrates how a shared love of football can prove a catalyst for an even deeper romance.”
Single Arsenal supporters in the United Kingdom are invited to apply via the club’s website, with the opportunity to take part in this unique experience.
To be eligible, applicants must be 18 or older, single, and legally residing in the UK. The deadline for submissions is 11:59pm on April 11.
However, before fans get too carried away with dreams of football-fueled romance, the fine print offers a word of caution.
According to the terms and conditions, while Arsenal intends to produce the show, there is no firm commitment to bringing it to life.
Even if the series moves forward, there’s no guarantee all filmed dates will make the final cut.
Applicants should also be truthful about their relationship status and personal details, as background checks will be conducted.
The club retains the right to remove anyone who misrepresents themselves, and successful candidates must sign a participant agreement, likely ensuring that any first-date mishaps will remain on record forever.
Still, for die-hard supporters, the chance to bond over a Declan Rice wonder goal or commiserate over another title challenge gone awry might be the perfect setting for romance.
One fan summed it up on social media, “Only Arsenal could combine heartbreak and hope so perfectly – both on and off the pitch.”
