Arsenal v Lille: Champions League date, kick-off time and how to watch

Arsenal host Lille at Emirates Stadium on Tuesday, 13 October 2026, in the second matchday of the UEFA Champions League league phase.

The match in London is scheduled to begin at 19:00 GMT and will be the first meeting between the two clubs. Arsenal and Lille have never previously played each other in either a competitive or a friendly fixture.

Match details

– Date: Tuesday, 13 October 2026 – Kick-off: 19:00 GMT – Venue: Emirates Stadium, London

The game is being shown by TNT Sports in the United Kingdom and by Canal+ in France.

Other broadcasters are DPG Media, RTL Belgium, Proximus and Telenet in Belgium; DAZN and Amazon Prime in Germany; Telefonica in Spain; Sky and Amazon Prime in Italy; Ziggo Sport in the Netherlands; and Sport TV, DAZN and LiveMode in Portugal.

In sub-Saharan Africa, coverage will be provided by SuperSport, Canal+ and New World TV. beIN Sports will show the match in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), while Paramount+ and ViX are the broadcasters in the United States. ESPN will carry the game in Central America.

Current form

Arsenal responded to a heavy 3-0 defeat by Brighton by beating Leeds United 2-1 in the sixth round of the Premier League. That result has helped maintain what has otherwise been described as a strong run of collective form for the Gunners.

Arsenal are second in the English championship and have been particularly strong at home. By contrast, LOSC Lille have produced inconsistent results, recording three wins and two defeats in their past five matches.

The French side are regarded as capable of posing a threat on the counter-attack, although Arsenal’s defensive record is considered one of their strengths. The hosts’ intensity and attacking efficiency are expected to give them the advantage.

The Africafoot prediction is for a 2-0 victory for Arsenal.

Arsenal are also clear favourites in the available betting odds. A home win is priced at 1.21, a draw at 6.00 and a Lille victory at 9.50.