How to watch today's Arsenal vs Kairat Almaty Champions League game: Live stream, TV channel, and start time

Arsenal are looking for an eighth straight win in the Champions League against a hapless Kairat Almaty side.

Here is where to find English-language live streams of Arsenal vs Kairat Almaty as GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch the game today.

	USA	Paramount+
	UK	TNT Sports
	Australia	Stan Sport
	Canada	Fubo Canada
	India	Sony Sports Network
	South / Sub-Saharan Africa	SuperSport
	Malaysia	beIN Sports Malaysia
	Middle East	beIN Sports MENA

How to watch anywhere with a VPN

If you are travelling abroad or just want to access your usual streaming services from a different part of the world, you may run into geo-restrictions. This is where a Virtual Private Network (VPN) comes in handy.

A VPN, such as NordVPN, allows you to establish a secure, encrypted connection online. By virtually changing your location to a country where the game is being broadcast, you can bypass blackout restrictions and watch your favourite team live. Click here for a step-by-step guide or, alternatively, check out GOAL's guide to the best VPNs for streaming sports.

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Arsenal vs Kairat Almaty kick-off time

Champions League - Champions League

Emirates Stadium

Arsenal vs Kairat Almaty kicks off on 28 Jan 2026 15:00 EST and 20:00 GMT. 

Match preview

Arsenal have a 100% record in the Champions League group phase and will finish inside the top two regardless of the result here. Rotation will be the name of the game for Mikel Arteta, who has seen his side's lead in the Premier League cut to four points after their defeat to Manchester United. Winless in three EPL matches, the Gunners have had no such frustrations on their European nights, winning seven Champions League matches on the trot.

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Injury news, suspensions, key stats

Arsenal midfielders Declan Rice and Mikel Merino sit this match out with a suspension. Piero Hincapie and Riccardo Calafiori are both back in full training and could feature here in defence.

Kairat might be without talented young forward Dastan Satpaev. The 17-year-old Kazakh star has four goals in the competition this term, but is a doubt here.

Bukayo Saka could become the second-youngest Arsenal player to reach 50 appearances in major European competition since Cesc Fàbregas here, while he averages a goal every other game in the UCL with 12 from 24 appearances.

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Team news & squads

Arsenal vs Kairat Almaty Probable lineups

Arsenal

4-3-3

Formation

4-2-3-1

KAL

13

K. Arrizabalaga

49

M. Lewis-Skelly

3

C. Mosquera

5

P. Hincapie

4

B. White

8

M. Oedegaard

16

C. Noergaard

10

E. Eze

11

G. Martinelli

14

V. Gyoekeres

20

N. Madueke

77

T. Anarbekov

14

A. Martynovich

80

E. Sorokin

3

L. Mata

20

E. Tapalov

55

V. Gromyko

18

D. Glazer

24

A. Mrynskiy

7

Jorginho

4

D. Kasabulat

26

E. Filho

4-2-3-1

KAL

Probable lineup

• 13

  K. Arrizabalaga

• 49

  M. Lewis-Skelly

• 3

  C. Mosquera

• 5

  P. Hincapie

• 4

  B. White

• 8

  M. Oedegaard

• 16

  C. Noergaard

• 10

  E. Eze

• 11

  G. Martinelli

• 14

  V. Gyoekeres

• 20

  N. Madueke

Substitutes

Manager

• M. Arteta

Probable lineup

• 77

  T. Anarbekov

• 14

  A. Martynovich

• 80

  E. Sorokin

• 3

  L. Mata

• 20

  E. Tapalov

• 55

  V. Gromyko

• 18

  D. Glazer

• 24

  A. Mrynskiy

• 7

  Jorginho

• 4

  D. Kasabulat

• 26

  E. Filho

Substitutes

Manager

• R. Urazbakhtin

Form

Head-to-Head Record

Standings

Step-by-step VPN guide to watch Arsenal vs Kairat Almaty today

NordVPN

1. Download & Install: Sign up to NordVPN or another reputable VPN service (check out GOAL's guide here) and download the app on your device.
2. Connect to a Server: Open the app and select a server location where the match is being shown (e.g. if you are in the UK but want to watch a US stream, connect to a US server).
3. Clear Cache: Sometimes your browser holds onto your old location. Clear your cookies or refresh your browser to ensure the change takes effect.
4. Start Streaming: Go to your broadcaster's website and app and enjoy the game.

>How to watch on the Big Screen

Watching on your phone or laptop is fine, but live sports belongs on the big screen. Here is how to get the VPN working on your TV:

• Smart TVs & Fire Stick: Most Android-based TVs and devices like the Amazon Fire TV Stick or Google Chromecast with Google TV have native VPN apps. Simply search for your VPN provider in the app store on your TV, log in, and connect just like you would on your phone.
• Apple TV, Roku & Consoles: These devices often don't support direct VPN apps. The easiest workaround is to use Smart DNS (usually found in your VPN account settings) or Mirror/Cast the stream from your VPN-connected phone or laptop to your TV.

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