Napoli vs Arsenal live coverage centres on the UEFA Champions League 2026/27 league-phase Matchday 1 fixture at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on Wednesday, 9 September 2026. Kick-off is at 10:00 PM EAT, with the official starting lineups confirmed before the game. Napoli use a 4-3-3 formation, while Arsenal start in a 4-2-3-1. Follow SP Score for the changing score, match minute, goals, cards, substitutions and live statistics.
Napoli vs Arsenal is one of the opening-week fixtures in the 2026/27 UEFA Champions League league phase. Napoli line up in a 4-3-3, while Arsenal start in a 4-2-3-1. This page keeps the confirmed lineups and durable match information in one place, while SP Score carries the changing live score, match minute, goals, cards, substitutions and other match events.
For wider competition coverage, see the UEFA Champions League fixtures, results and teams hub on SportPesa Kenya.
Napoli vs Arsenal live score and match status
Napoli vs Arsenal kicks off at 22:00 EAT at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona in Naples. The fixture is part of Matchday 1 of the 2026/27 Champions League league phase.
For the current live score and minute-by-minute match events, follow SP Score. The live-data layer is the best place to track goals, cards, substitutions and other events as they happen.
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Napoli vs Arsenal official lineups
The confirmed starting lineups are listed below.
Napoli starting XI
Formation: 4-3-3
| Unit | Players |
| Goalkeeper | Alex Meret |
| Defenders | Giovanni Di Lorenzo (c), Amir Rrahmani, Rafa Marín, Mathías Olivera |
| Midfielders | Billy Gilmour, Stanislav Lobotka, Kevin De Bruyne |
| Forwards | Matteo Politano, Rasmus Højlund, Alisson Santos |
Napoli substitutes: Benoît Badiashile, Sam Beukema, Nikita Contini, David Neres, Costantino Favasuli, Lorenzo Lucca, Vanja Milinković-Savić, Leonardo Spinazzola and Antonio Vergara.
Arsenal starting XI
Formation: 4-2-3-1
| Unit | Players |
| Goalkeeper | David Raya |
| Defenders | Ben White, Ezri Konsa, Gabriel Magalhães, Piero Hincapié |
| Midfielders | Mikel Merino, Declan Rice |
| Attacking midfield | Bukayo Saka, Martin Ødegaard (c), Eberechi Eze |
| Forward | Viktor Gyökeres |
Arsenal substitutes: Kepa Arrizabalaga, Bruno Guimarães, Riccardo Calafiori, Max Dowman, Kai Havertz, Myles Lewis-Skelly, Noni Madueke, Illan Meslier, Marli Salmon, Christos Tzolis and Martín Zubimendi.
Notable absences include Scott McTominay and André-Frank Zambo Anguissa for Napoli, while William Saliba and Cristhian Mosquera are unavailable for Arsenal.
Napoli vs Arsenal match details
| Match detail | Information |
| Fixture | Napoli vs Arsenal |
| Competition | UEFA Champions League 2026/27 |
| Stage | League Phase – Matchday 1 |
| Date | Wednesday, 9 September 2026 |
| Kick-off | 22:00 EAT / 21:00 CEST |
| Venue | Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, Naples |
| Napoli coach | Massimiliano Allegri |
| Arsenal coach | Mikel Arteta |
Arsenal’s wider current squad information is available on the Arsenal squad 2026/27 page.
Napoli vs Arsenal live match updates
The live score and match state can change within seconds, so SportPesa Kenya does not need to hard-code every event into this editorial page. SP Score should remain the official live source for the current score, goals, cards, substitutions, match minute and other changing match information.
| Update | Where to follow |
| Live score | Follow on SP Score |
| Confirmed lineups | Published on this page |
| Goals and scorers | Follow on SP Score |
| Cards and substitutions | Follow on SP Score |
| Match minute and status | Follow on SP Score |
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Napoli vs Arsenal Champions League context
Napoli vs Arsenal is the first league-phase match of the 2026/27 Champions League campaign for both clubs. The league phase features 36 teams, with each club playing eight matches before the competition moves into the knockout stage.
Arsenal’s next Champions League fixture is at home to Lille on 13 October, while Napoli travel to Villarreal on the same date. The wider league-phase schedule runs through 27 January 2027.
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FAQs about Napoli vs Arsenal live
What time is Napoli vs Arsenal?
Napoli vs Arsenal is scheduled to kick off at 22:00 EAT on Wednesday, 9 September 2026.
Where is Napoli vs Arsenal being played?
The Champions League match is being played at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona in Naples, Italy.
Are the Napoli vs Arsenal lineups confirmed?
Yes. Napoli start in a 4-3-3 formation, while Arsenal use a 4-2-3-1.
Where can I follow the Napoli vs Arsenal live score?
Follow SP Score for the current score, match minute, goals, cards, substitutions and other live match events.
What competition is Napoli vs Arsenal in?
The fixture is part of Matchday 1 of the 2026/27 UEFA Champions League league phase.
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Conclusion
Napoli vs Arsenal live coverage begins with the confirmed lineups and match details for the Champions League league-phase fixture in Naples. Napoli start in a 4-3-3, while Arsenal line up in a 4-2-3-1 for the 22:00 EAT kick-off. Follow SP Score for the current score and match events as the game develops. You can also explore available football markets on SportPesa Kenya where applicable.
