Napoli are set for a major test as they welcome last season's UEFA Champions League finalists, Arsenal, to the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium for their European debut this season.
Match | Napoli vs. Arsenal |
Competition | UEFA Champions League |
Stage | League Phase |
Date | Wednesday, September 9, 2026 |
Kickoff Time | 3:00 p.m. ET / 12:00 a.m. PT |
Location | Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, Naples, Italy |
TV Channel | Paramount+ (US) |
Coming off a difficult league fixture against Inter, the Italian side faces another formidable opponent. Napoli will be looking to bounce back from two consecutive domestic defeats and make a strong start in Europe.
Manager Massimiliano Allegri hopes his team can use the disappointment of their recent comeback loss against Inter as motivation against another top-tier club.
Meanwhile, the Gunners have started their season in dominant fashion. After winning the Community Shield against Manchester City, Mikel Arteta's squad has secured three straight victories in the Premier League. Arsenal are determined to maintain their high standards and avenge last season's heartbreaking final defeat.
Predicted Lineups
Napoli (4-3-3): Meret; Di Lorenzo, Rrahmani, Rafa Marin, Spinazzola; Anguissa, Lobotka, De Bruyne; Neres, Hojlund, Alisson Santos.
Coach: Allegri.
Arsenal (4-3-3): Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel Magalhães, Calafiori; Odegaard, Bruno Guimarães, Rice; Saka, Havertz, Tzolis.
Coach: Arteta.
Napoli
Injured: McTominay
Arsenal
Injured: Saliba
Doubtful: Mosquera, Timber
How to Watch Napoli vs. Arsenal in the United States
The match between Napoli and Arsenal is scheduled for Wednesday, September 9, at 3:00 p.m. ET.
The match will be broadcast on Paramount+ for viewers in the United States. A Spanish language broadcast will be available on ViX.
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