Italian clubs prepare for the UEFA Champions League season
3 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 8, 2026, 12:25 PM
Last updated Sep 8, 2026
Italian clubs Inter, Napoli, and Roma begin their UEFA Champions League campaigns this week as the league phase gets underway. Inter travels to face Real Madrid on September 8 to open its schedule, while Napoli hosts Arsenal at the Maradona on September 9. Roma starts its tournament on September 10 with an away match against Fenerbahce. Each team faces a unique slate of European opponents throughout the autumn and winter months, aiming for qualification in the expanded tournament format. Fans can access coverage of these matches through the NOW streaming platform, which holds rights to 185 of the 203 annual matches. The clubs are now managing roster transitions, including coaching changes at Napoli and Roma, as they test their squads against top-tier continental competition.
- •Inter plays Real Madrid on September 8 in the opening match of its European campaign.
- •Napoli hosts Arsenal at the Maradona on September 9 to begin its League Phase schedule.
- •Roma travels to face Fenerbahce on September 10 for its first tournament appearance in seven years.
- •The NOW streaming service provides access to 185 Champions League matches per season.
- •League Phase fixtures continue through January 27, 2027, for all three Italian clubs.
- 12:25 PMYahoo Sports — 📺 Follow Inter's Champions League journey on NOW in streaming!
- 12:25 PMYahoo Sports — 📺 Follow Napoli's UEFA Champions League journey on NOW!
- 12:25 PMYahoo Sports — 📺 Follow Roma’s Champions League journey live on NOW!
"Inter are ready to take center stage in the Champions League once again. After the League Phase draw, the Nerazzurri discovered their path in Europe’s top competition, which has already thrown up at...
"Napoli are back in the Champions League and getting ready for a new European season packed with major challenges. Massimiliano Allegri’s side will face Arsenal, Manchester City, Porto, Villarreal, C...
"After seven years away, Roma are back in the Champions League. Gian Piero Gasperini’s Giallorossi are ready to test themselves against some of Europe’s best teams, including Real Madrid, PSG and M...
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 8, 2026, 12:25 PM📺 Follow Inter's Champions League journey on NOW in streaming!
Inter are ready to take center stage in the Champions League once again. After the League Phase draw, the Nerazzurri discovered their path in Europe’s top competition, which has already thrown up at...
- Yahoo SportsSep 8, 2026, 12:25 PM📺 Follow Napoli's UEFA Champions League journey on NOW!
Napoli are back in the Champions League and getting ready for a new European season packed with major challenges. Massimiliano Allegri’s side will face Arsenal, Manchester City, Porto, Villarreal, C...
- Yahoo SportsSep 8, 2026, 12:25 PM📺 Follow Roma’s Champions League journey live on NOW!
After seven years away, Roma are back in the Champions League. Gian Piero Gasperini’s Giallorossi are ready to test themselves against some of Europe’s best teams, including Real Madrid, PSG and M...
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