Arsenal’s global fanbase stretches across every continent, with official and unofficial supporters’ groups turning matchdays into shared celebrations of the club’s identity and history. Below are 10 notable Arsenal supporters’ groups around the world, each helping to grow the Gooner community in their own way.
Arsenal Bangladesh
Arsenal Bangladesh is the official Arsenal Football Club Supporters Club in Bangladesh, proudly recognized by Arsenal FC and based primarily in Dhaka. The group was founded by passionate local Gooners, having a background in cricket bet online, but united supporters from across the country, and has grown into a community built on passion, loyalty, and a love of the game.
Arsenal Bangladesh organizes regular live match screenings, fan events, charity drives, and local tournaments to elevate the matchday experience. Its primary screening venue is The Chefmate in Dhanmondi, with a secondary venue at Naveed’s Comedy Club in Gulshan, both of which welcome all football fans under clear ground rules that emphasize respect and an inclusive atmosphere.
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Arsenal America
Arsenal America is one of the most prominent Arsenal supporters’ groups in the United States, acting as the officially recognized national branch for American Gooners and coordinating dozens of local chapters from coast to coast. While the club’s roots date back to the early 2000s fan movement, it has evolved into a structured organization that helps members with access to match tickets at the Emirates, exclusive member packs, and partner discounts, reinforcing a strong sense of belonging. The group emphasizes connection, presenting membership as a way to be part of a national and global Arsenal community whether watching from a local pub or home.
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Arsenal Australia
Arsenal Australia serves as the official Arsenal supporters’ group for Gooners across the Australian continent, recognized by the club and structured around state-based branches. It has a presence in every Australian state and territory except Tasmania and the Australian Capital Territory, with particularly strong numbers in New South Wales, where Sydney-based fans anchor a vibrant scene. The group organizes regular match screenings at designated pubs such as Molly Malone’s in Sydney and similar venues in Melbourne and Perth, giving supporters a focal point for early-morning kick-offs and major fixtures.
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Arsenal Kenya Supporters’ Club
Arsenal Kenya Supporters’ Club represents one of the most active Arsenal fan communities in East Africa, bringing together supporters across Kenya under an officially recognized national umbrella. The club communicates actively on social media, where it describes itself as the official Arsenal Kenya Supporters’ Club with 19 affiliate branches spread throughout the country, highlighting the depth of local engagement. Beyond match screenings, the group has been involved in charitable initiatives and national moments, even publicly joining the country in mourning prominent figures who were noted Arsenal fans, which reinforces its role in civic and cultural life.
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Arsenal Bengal (India)
Arsenal Bengal is the official Arsenal supporters’ club for West Bengal, India, and traces its origins to 2010 when it began life as the Arsenal Kolkata Supporters Club on Facebook. In 2012, the group was formally registered as “Arsenal Bengal” with the Registrar of Clubs and Societies to reflect a wider regional reach, moving beyond Kolkata alone. The club gained official recognition from Arsenal in 2015, by which time it had over 250 active members, and has since grown its member base to more than 1,000 Gooners and “Goonerettes” across the state.
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Arsenal Supporters in the United States (Local Groups)
Beyond Arsenal America’s national structure, the United States is home to a dense network of city-based Arsenal supporters’ groups, many of which are listed in dedicated directories for American Gooners. Groups such as the Birmingham Gooners in Alabama and Northwest Arkansas Gooners in Fayetteville operate under the broader Arsenal America umbrella, but maintain distinct local identities, venues, and traditions. These clubs typically coordinate matchday meetups at pubs, organize charity events, and maintain active social media presences to connect fans in their regions.
Arsenal Nigeria Supporters’ Clubs
Nigeria is home to one of Arsenal’s largest and most passionate supporter bases, reflected in multiple officially recognized supporters’ clubs across the country. Reports on Arsenal’s African fanbase note that the club recognizes a series of Nigerian branches within its tally of official supporters’ clubs on the continent, aligning with the Premier League side’s long-standing popularity in West Africa. These Nigerian groups typically organize mass screenings in major cities, fan marches, and charity activities, often drawing attention on social media during big matches.
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Arsenal Supporters in North Africa
In North Africa, Arsenal enjoys strong support in countries such as Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia, where local supporters’ groups have emerged to coordinate match screenings and fan culture. Research into African football fandom has highlighted Arsenal as one of the most popular clubs in the region, with evidence from social media studies showing the club as the most followed team in several North African countries. Within this context, localized Arsenal supporters’ clubs in cities like Algiers, Casablanca, and Tunis frequently organize gatherings in cafés and sports bars and maintain Facebook or X communities that rally fans around key fixtures. Many of these groups are referenced collectively within Arsenal’s worldwide supporters’ club listings.
Arsenal Supporters in East Africa (Beyond Kenya)
Beyond Kenya’s national club, Arsenal has strong pockets of organized support in East African countries such as Tanzania, Uganda, and Ethiopia, where informal and formal fan clubs have developed. Social media analysis cited in coverage of Arsenal’s global fanbase notes that Arsenal ranks as the most popular club in several East African nations, an indicator of the depth of local fandom. Supporters in these countries often mirror the activities of better-known branches, arranging match screenings, fan tournaments, and charity initiatives. Many East African groups seek or hold official recognition and can be traced via Arsenal’s worldwide supporters’ club resources and regional social media communities.
Arsenal London and UK Supporters’ Clubs
At the club’s home, Arsenal’s core support in London and across the United Kingdom remains the heartbeat of the global Gooner network, supported by numerous official regional supporters’ clubs. In addition to the matchgoing fanbase that packs the Emirates, there are local groups throughout the UK that organize travel, ticketing, and social events for members who cannot attend every home game but still want a structured community. These supporters’ clubs help maintain the club’s historic connection with North London while welcoming international visitors who make pilgrimages to the stadium each season. Many UK-based Arsenal supporters’ clubs and contact details are catalogued alongside overseas branches in the rest-of-the-world section of Arsenal-focused directories.
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