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Manchester City vs Napoli preview: Prediction, date, venue, how to watch Champions League match on DAZN
The Champions League returns for the 2025-26 season and you can see all the action live in selected countries on DAZN.
The competition once again begins with the new league phase after it was introduced last season, and matchday one sees some huge games across three nights, including Manchester City hosting Italian champions Napoli.
The tie marks an instant return to City for club hero Kevin De Bruyne, who brought the curtain down on a glorious decade in Manchester this past summer and moved to Naples. He'll be joined by former Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay, who has been a revelation for the Italian club and was named Serie A Player of the Season in 2025.
Despite two titles in three years, Napoli are yet to really make their mark in the Champions League and go to a Manchester City side still smarting from their disappointing campaign last year.
Pep Guardiola has reshaped his squad over the summer and is ready for another assault on the Champions League, a trophy they last won in 2023.
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Manchester City vs Napoli kick-off date
Manchester City vs Napoli will take place at 8 pm BST on Thursday, September 18, in the Champions League
That means that fans watching in the US can see the game at 3 pm ET and 12 pm PT, while it's a 7 am kick-off on Friday, September 19, for fans in New Zealand.
- Date: Thursday, September 18
- Kick-off: 3 pm ET / 12 pm PT / 7 am NZST (Friday)
Where is Manchester City vs Napoli being played?
Manchester City vs Manchester United will take place at The Etihad Stadium, located in Manchester.
The venue opened in 2002 and can hold up to 53,600 fans in its current configuration.
Manchester City vs Napoli - the key men
Erling Haaland - Manchester City
Haaland remains City's biggest threat and has already netted five times in the Premier League this season and five in one game for Norway during the international break.
The striker is also closing in on another milestone, with his next Champions League goal taking him to half of century of goals in the competition, having played just 48 games.
Kevin de Bruyne - Napoli
On this occasion, all eyes will be on the former City hero, who makes an instant return to the Etihad following his move to Italy in the summer.
City will know all about him and what he can do, but the Belgian will be out to prove there's still some magic in those boots. Just don't expect a celebration from him if he gets on the scoresheet.
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Manchester City vs Napoli prediction
Pep's side have wobbled already in the Premier League, which will make this one a cagey affair, settled by the odd goal. With home advantage, it should come from City.
Prediction: Manchester City 1-0 Napoli
Full Champions League fixture list for Matchday 1
Tuesday 16 September
- Athletic Bilbao vs Arsenal
- PSV vs Union Saint-Gilloise
- Benfica vs Qarabag FK
- Juventus vs Borussia Dortmund
- Real Madrid vs Marseille
- Tottenham vs Villarreal
Wednesday 17 September
- Olympiacos vs AE Pafos
- Slavia Prague vs Bodo/Glimt
- Ajax vs Inter
- Bayern Munich vs Chelsea
- Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid
- PSG vs Atalanta
Thursday, 18 September
- Club Brugge vs Monaco
- Copenhagen vs Bayer Leverkusen
- Frankfurt vs Galatasaray
- Manchester City vs Napoli
- Newcastle vs Barcelona
- Sporting vs Kairat Almaty
How to watch Manchester City vs Napoli in the USA on DAZN
Soccer fans in the US can watch Manchester City versus Napoli in the Champions League in Spanish language as part of their DAZN subscription package.
New customers to DAZN can get a special 20% discount for a subscription to watch Champions League soccer.
Sign up between September 11-September 19, 2025, to get an Annual Subscription for $179.99 (down from $224.99) as a one-off up-front cost; or $15.99 per month for 12 months, (reduced from $19.99 per month)*.
A DAZN subscription also provides access to 185 fight nights a year across boxing, MMA, PFL, BKFC, Glory and much more.
CBS has coverage of every Champions League match in English language this season. You can get more details and subscribe to CBS's Champions League coverage here.
*New customers only
How to watch the Champions League in New Zealand on DAZN
Every Champions League game during the 2025-26 season is streamed in high-definition and comes as part of a DAZN subscription.
New customers can get a special 20% discount for a subscription. Sign up between September 11-September 19, 2025, to get an Annual Subscription for $119.99 (down from $149.99) as a one-off up-front cost; or $11.99 per month for 12 months, (reduced from $14.99)*.
A DAZN subscription also provides access to 185 fight nights a year across boxing, MMA, PFL, BKFC, Glory and much more.
How to watch the Champions League in Canada on DAZN
Watch every game of the Champions League this season in Canada with a DAZN subscription.
There are three subscription options, offering differing selections of sports in each. Access to every Champions League match is included in all three package offerings, ranging from $29.99 to $44.99 per month (for 12 months)
