Arsenal to host Lille at Emirates in UEFA Champions League second-round on Oct 13
Arsenal will host Lille at the Emirates Stadium in London in a UEFA Champions League 2026-27 second-round league phase match on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. The fixture is the first-ever meeting between the two clubs and will kick off at 12:30 AM IST on October 14 for viewers in India.
Arsenal enter the game with a perfect record in this season's Champions League after Martin Odegaard's 75th-minute goal earned a 1-0 victory over Napoli in their opening match. Domestically, the Gunners sit second in the Premier League, having lost once in six matches and most recently defeating Leeds United 2-1 at home. Lille began their continental campaign with a 3-2 home defeat to Real Betis that included a red card for Ethan Mbappe and a brace from Marc Bartra. In Ligue 1, Lille are second with 13 points from six matches, having lost only once.
The Gunners will aim to extend their 100% start in the Champions League following the Napoli win, with Martin Odegaard credited with the decisive goal in that opener. Arsenal's league form — second place after six matches — provides the immediate domestic backdrop to their European campaign. The club's recent 2-1 victory over Leeds United was their latest competitive fixture before facing Lille.
Les Dogues arrive in London after a strong run in Ligue 1, where Ayase Ueda, Dilane Bakwa and Tiago Santos have each scored two goals this season. Lille's European hopes were dented by the home loss to Real Betis, a match notable for Ethan Mbappe's red card and Marc Bartra's two goals. The French side will be seeking to respond to that setback while maintaining their position near the top of the domestic table.
For viewers in India, the match will be available to stream live on the SonyLIV app and website, with live television coverage on Sony Sports Network channels. The listed kickoff for India is 12:30 AM IST on October 14, matching the local scheduling for the fixture at Emirates Stadium. These platforms will carry live coverage of the Arsenal v Lille Champions League fixture for audiences in India.
Broadcasters for other territories include TNT Sports, Amazon Prime and HBO Max in the United Kingdom; SuperSport via DStv and GOtv in Nigeria; and Paramount+, TUDN and DAZN in the United States. These services have been named as the live broadcast partners for the match in their respective markets. Fans in those countries can access the game through the channels and streaming platforms specified.
The UEFA Champions League 2026-27 second-round league phase fixture between Arsenal and Lille will be played at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. Kick-off time in India is 12:30 AM IST on October 14, and the match will be broadcast and streamed as noted for each territory.