Scroll down for the Man City vs Napoli TV channel, live stream info, preview, start time, team news and more ahead of Thursday’s UCL clash.
All eyes will be on Kevin De Bruyne as the Belgian maestro makes his return to the Cityzens just three months after leaving the English Premier League giants.
Widely regarded as one of the greatest midfielders in soccer history, De Bruyne will rightfully be the center of attention at the Etihad on MD1.
De Bruyne moved to Naples in the summer and has already settled in very well. With three Serie A appearances under his belt, KDB has two goals to his name.
Supporters of both sides will give the 33-year-old a rousing reception as he is expected to start in Manchester. If he were to score against his former employers, he would (probably) still generate plenty of cheers!
As for the game itself, the Serie A champions have a 100% win record in 2025-26. That is the perfect platform for Antonio Conte’s side to try and pull off a surprise victory in England.
Pep Guardiola’s side returned to winning ways in the derby on Sunday. Phil Foden opened the scoring before Erling Haaland scored twice against Man United.
Prior to that, the 2023 champions lost consecutive games to Tottenham and Brighton. The last time the two sides met was in the 2017-18 group stages whereby City won both clashes.
European nights shine brighter with the right style
#ProudToBeNapoli pic.twitter.com/O36FJdyz6E
— Official SSC Napoli (@en_sscnapoli) September 15, 2025
Man City Vs Napoli TV Channel And Live Stream Info
For soccer supporters based in the US, the Man City vs Napoli match will be available to watch live on Paramount+. Updates are available via the Golazo show on CBS Sports as well.
In the UK, the game is available to watch on TNT Sports. For those wanting to tune in in Canada, DAZN has you covered.
If live streaming is a better option, Paramount+ also has viewers covered. VPN’s (virtual private network) such as NordVPN is often favoured by soccer fans across the globe as well as Hide My A**.
What Time Does Man City Vs Napoli Start?
The Man City vs Napoli game starts at 3pm ET (12pm PT) for fans based in the US. The Etihad Stadium is the destination for the clash with kick-off time at 8pm for UK supporters and 9pm for those based in central Europe.
Man City Vs Napoli Team News
With Napoli midfielder Kevin De Bruyne boasting a strong record against former clubs, it appears to be a given he’ll start at the Etihad Stadium.
He will start alongside last season’s Serie A MVP Scott McTominay. Man United loanee Rasmus Hojlund is expected to start up top having scored against Fiorentina on Saturday.
Romelu Lukaku’s thigh injury will keep him out of the entire league phase. Elsewhere, Pasquale Mazzocchi, Amir Rrahmani, Nikita Contini and Alex Meret are also missing.
Meanwhile, Man City also has a number of absentees to contend with. Omar Marmoush, Rayan Cherki, Rayan Ait-Nouri and Mateo Kovacic are all on the treatment table.
A late decision is expected on John Stones but Rico Lewis, Nathan Ake, Nico Gonzalez, Oscar Bobb and Savinho are all pushing to feature.
Man City Vs Napoli Match Info
Fixture: Man City vs Napoli
Date: Thursday, 18 September, 2025
Kick-off: 3pm ET
Competition: Champions League
TV Channel: Paramount+ (USA)
Venue: Etihad Stadium
Form Guide – Man City And Napoli
-
- Man City’s last five results in all competitions: W-L-L-W-L
- Napoli’s last five results in all competitions: W-W-W-W-D
Man City Vs Napoli Prediction
Despite a perfect start to the Serie A season, it’s a tall order for Napoli to make it four wins from four in all competitions in 2025-26.
With that in mind, FootItalia is predicting a narrow victory for Man City. The 2023 winners have an abundance of quality all over the field.
Antonio Conte’s side will be a tough nut to crack but ultimately, we feel that the Cityzens will shade it.
Prediction: Man City 2-1 Napoli
The post How To Watch Man City Vs Napoli In The USA: TV Channel, Live Stream Info, Preview And Start Time appeared first on FootItalia.com.
