AC Milan and Bari are set to launch their 2025-26 campaigns this weekend, squaring off in the opening round of the Coppa Italia.
For Milan, the tie signals the start of a potential redemption arc after last season’s heartbreak, when they fell to Bologna in the final. Bari, meanwhile, see it as an early litmus test against one of Serie A's heavyweights before diving into the grind of their Serie B schedule.
Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch, including TV channel, streaming details and more.
How to watch AC Milan vs Bari online - TV channels & live streams
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In the United States (US), the match between AC Milan and Bari will be available to watch and stream online live through Paramount+.
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AC Milan vs Bari kick-off time
Coppa Italia match between AC Milan and Bari will be played at San Siro in Milan, Italy.
It will kick off at 12:15 pm PT / 3:15 pm ET on Sunday, August 17, in the US.
Team news & squads
AC Milan vs Bari Probable lineups
Probable lineup
Substitutes
Manager
M. Allegri
Probable lineup
Substitutes
Manager
F. Caserta
Injuries and Suspended players
Injuries and Suspensions
- No sidelined players
Injuries and Suspensions
- No sidelined players
AC Milan team news
The Rossoneri have received a timely boost with Christian Pulisic back in full training and ready to play, giving Max Allegri a full-strength squad for Sunday’s showdown. Remarkably, Milan haven't lifted the Coppa Italia since 2003, so Allegri will be pushing for a businesslike, clinical display.
Summer recruits Ardon Jashari, Pervis Estupiñán, Koni De Winter, Zachary Athekame, and Samuele Ricci are all tipped to make appearances, though it remains to be seen if Luka Modric will get minutes.
Bari team news
Bari head into the clash without Vincenzo Colangiuli and Sheriff Kassama, who have been training apart following injury setbacks and may not be risked. Up front, seasoned striker Christian Gytkjær will spearhead the attack, fresh from his summer switch from Venezia.
Form
MIL-Form
MIL- Goal Scored (Conceded)
- 15/8
- Games over 2.5 goals
- 3/5
- Both teams scored
- 3/5
BAR-Form
BAR- Goal Scored (Conceded)
- 3/6
- Games over 2.5 goals
- 2/5
- Both teams scored
- 2/5
Head-to-Head Record
MILLast 5 matches
BAR4
Wins
1
Draw
0
Wins
Goals scored
3- Games over 2.5 goals
- 2/5
- Both teams scored
- 2/5