Kevin De Bruyne won't have to wait long for a reunion with his old club, as he returns to the Etihad on Thursday night with new side Napoli, who kick off their Champions League campaign against Manchester City.
Manchester City vs Napoli kick-off time
| Date | Thursday, September 18, 2025 |
| Kick-off Time | 12 pm PT / 3 pm ET/ 8 pm BST |
| Venue | Etihad Stadium |
| Location | Manchester, England |
The Champions League match between Man City and Napoli will be played at Etihad Stadium in Manchester, England.
It will kick off at 12 pm PT / 3 pm ET/ 8 pm BST on Thursday, September 18, 2025.
How to watch Manchester City vs Napoli online in the US - TV channels & live streams
 | DAZN | Watch here |
 | Paramount+ | Watch here |
City's European story has been a rollercoaster in recent years. They finally lifted the trophy in 2022-23, two years after finishing as runners-up, with a semi-final appearance sandwiched in between. But since that long-awaited triumph, they've stumbled. Their title defense ended in the quarter-finals against Real Madrid, surrendering a late advantage, before Los Blancos struck again last season to dump them out in the knockout play-offs.
Napoli, meanwhile, make their Champions League return after a year's absence, a break that saw them reclaim the Serie A crown. The Partenopei last featured in 2023-24 as Italian champions, advancing to the round of 16 before falling to Barcelona. Now, with De Bruyne in their ranks, they face the revamped format for the very first time.
Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch Manchester City vs Napoli.
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In the United States (US), the Champions League match between Man City and Napoli will be available to watch and stream online live through DAZN and Paramount+.
Check out GOAL's Live Match Centre for updates.
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Watch and live stream Manchester City vs Napoli worldwide
| Country | TV channel / live stream |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom (UK), Republic of Ireland | TNT Sports 2, Amazon Prime Video, Discovery+ |
| Australia | Stan Sport |
| Canada | DAZN, Amazon Prime Video |
| Germany | DAZN, Amazon Prime Video |
| India | Sony Sports Network |
| Spain | Movistar+ |
| Netherlands | Ziggo Sport |
| South Africa | SuperSport |
In the United Kingdom (UK) and the Republic of Ireland, the match will be broadcast live on TV on TNT Sports 2, with streaming options available online live on Amazon Prime Video and Discovery+.
In Canada and Germany, DAZN and Amazon Prime Video hold the rights to stream every UCL game live and on demand, while Sony Sports Network will show the game in India.
How to watch anywhere with VPN
If you are abroad, you may need to use a virtual private network (VPN) to watch games using your usual streaming service. A VPN, such as NordVPN, allows you to establish a secure connection online when streaming. If you are not sure which VPN to use, check out GOAL's guide to the best VPNs for streaming sport.
Watch highlights of the Manchester City vs Napoli
Highlights, live updates and scores from the UCL matchup between Man City and Napoli will be available on GOAL's LIVE Match Centre, X account (formerly Twitter), while extended highlights will drop on both clubs' official YouTube channel once the dust settles.
