Manchester City is set to kick off its 2025 Champions League journey against Napoli, marking the return of a familiar face to his old stomping ground.
After a decade with Manchester City, during which Kevin De Bruyne amassed 19 trophies, he departed the club following the 2024-25 Premier League season to join Napoli. Now, with a few Serie A matches already played, he’ll be competing against his former team at the Etihad Stadium.
Manchester City earned their spot in the Champions League by finishing third in the recent Premier League season. They’ve previously won the tournament, clinching the 2022-23 title alongside their Premier League and FA Cup victories, which many consider the pinnacle of the club’s history.
Napoli has had a strong start to their season, remaining unbeaten in their last three fixtures. Remarkably, they haven’t lost a competitive match since February 2025.
Here’s what you need to know about the upcoming match:
Match Details
The game is scheduled for September 18th, kicking off at 3 PM local time.
Where to Watch
In the U.S., Paramount+ will stream the match live.
The service offers plans starting at $7.99 a month, with an ad-free premium option for $12.99 per month. New subscribers can even enjoy a week-long free trial. Currently, there are promotional prices for an annual subscription—$29.99 for the ad-supported version and $59.99 for the ad-free plan, both at a 50% discount.
If you prefer Spanish commentary, Dazn is also available for streaming Champions League games in Spanish.
Manchester City’s Upcoming Fixtures
Here are some of the matches City will play in the Champions League:
- vs. Monaco – October 1st at 3 PM
- vs. Villarreal – October 21st at 3 PM
- vs. Borussia Dortmund – November 5th at 3 PM
- vs. Leverkusen – November 25th at 3 PM
- vs. Real Madrid – December 10th at 3 PM
- vs. Bodø/Glimt – January 20th at 12:45 PM
- vs. Galatasaray – January 28th at 3 PM
Napoli’s Upcoming Fixtures
Check out Napoli’s schedule as well:
- vs. Sporting CP – October 1st at 3 PM
- vs. PSV – October 21st at 3 PM
- vs. Frankfurt – November 4th at 12:45 PM
- vs. Qarabag – November 25th at 3 PM
- vs. Benfica – December 10th at 3 PM
- vs. Copenhagen – January 20th at 3 PM
- vs. Chelsea – January 28th at 3 PM
