Napoli Arezzo live today: kickoff, stream, Allegri debut
Napoli Arezzo meets today, July 22, 2026, in a pre-season friendly at Dimaro’s SKI.IT Arena, kicking off at 18:00 CEST (12:00 p.m. ET). It is Massimiliano Allegri’s first match as Napoli head coach and the start of the club’s 2026/27 campaign preparations.
Key Takeaways
- Napoli Arezzo is Allegri’s first game in charge after last season’s Serie A runners-up campaign.
- Kickoff is 18:00 CEST / 12:00 p.m. ET at Stadio Comunale – SKI.IT Arena in Dimaro, Val di Sole.
- Kevin De Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku, and Scott McTominay are resting after the World Cup; Alessandro Buongiorno is injured.
- Official coverage includes DAZN and Sky Primafila in Italy, plus OneFootball PPV (€9.99) in several markets.
- Napoli later faces Osasuna and Celta de Vigo before opening Serie A at Genoa on August 22, 2026.
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When and where is Napoli Arezzo playing today?
SSC Napoli open their pre-season against Italian club Arezzo on Wednesday, July 22, 2026. The friendly is staged at the SKI.IT Arena (Stadio Comunale di Carciato) in Dimaro, Val di Sole, after several days of training-camp work.
Local kickoff is 18:00 CEST, which is 17:00 BST, 12:00 p.m. EDT, and 9:00 a.m. PDT. According to Heavy Sports, the fixture doubles as Allegri’s debut on the Napoli touchline.
Arezzo arrive as a newly promoted Serie B side after a 19-year absence from that division. Manager Emanuele Troise is using the clash to stress-test his squad against one of Italy’s top clubs.
How can fans watch Napoli Arezzo live?
In Italy, the match is listed on DAZN, Sky Italia Primafila, and NOW TV. Across much of Europe and the United Kingdom, OneFootball is carrying the stream.
U.S. and Canadian viewers can follow via OneFootball pay-per-view and SportsEngine Play, while Mexico coverage is cited on DAZN and SSC Napoli’s official web channels. OneFootball also covers Asia, Australia, New Zealand, Africa, and South America; Flashscore offers live text updates.
Heavy reports the friendly is available as a pay-per-view event priced at €9.99. Broadcast availability can vary by territory, so fans should check local listings before kickoff.
Why does this Napoli Arezzo friendly matter for Allegri’s side?
Napoli finished second in Serie A last season with 76 points and booked a Champions League place. Allegri, who led AC Milan to fifth last term, has been presented as the new head coach and was photographed with the squad in Dimaro on July 19, 2026.
Training reports suggest a shift from a recent three-man defense toward a 4-3-3. Rasmus Højlund is expected to lead the line, with Matteo Politano and Alisson supporting on the wings, while several first-team names remain unavailable.
History adds spice: on July 22, 2025, Arezzo beat Napoli 2-0 in a friendly at the same venue. Earlier Serie B meetings in 2006/07 finished 2-2 in Arezzo and 1-0 to Napoli at the Stadio San Paolo.
Beyond today, Napoli’s pre-season slate includes friendlies with Spanish sides Osasuna and Celta de Vigo. The Serie A opener is scheduled for August 22, 2026, away to Genoa at the Stadio Comunale Luigi Ferraris.