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What To Know
- After wrapping up an exhausting campaign last year — including their appearance in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup — the Nerazzurri are back on the pitch for their first major preseason test.
- For Inter, it’s their first real test after a behind-closed-doors warm-up in which the senior squad cruised past their U-23 side with a commanding 7–2 victory earlier this week.
- For viewers in Italy, the game will be on DAZN, while Inter TV will carry a full match replay at midnight CEST.
The summer break is almost over, and Inter Milan fans are finally getting a glimpse of their team gearing up for the 2025–26 season. After wrapping up an exhausting campaign last year — including their appearance in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup — the Nerazzurri are back on the pitch for their first major preseason test: a showdown against AS Monaco.
The match will take place at the picturesque Stade Louis II in Monaco, a venue known for its stunning Mediterranean backdrop. For Inter, it’s their first real test after a behind-closed-doors warm-up in which the senior squad cruised past their U-23 side with a commanding 7–2 victory earlier this week.
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Kickoff Time
- U.S. (Eastern): 2 p.m. ET
- U.S. (Pacific): 11 a.m. PT
How to Watch in the United States
If you’re watching from the U.S., here are your best options:
- ESPN+ – Live coverage in English
- ESPN Deportes – Spanish-language broadcast
- fuboTV – Subscription streaming service (check local listings for coverage)
For viewers in Italy, the game will be on DAZN, while Inter TV will carry a full match replay at midnight CEST.
Expected Lineups
Inter Milan (manager: Simone Inzaghi)
- GK: Yann Sommer
- Defense: Stefan de Vrij, Alessandro Bastoni, Francesco Acerbi, Denzel Dumfries, Carlos Augusto
- Midfield: Petar Sucic, Nicolò Barella, Henrikh Mkhitaryan
- Forwards: Bonny, Lautaro Martínez
Inter will be missing four players for this friendly — Davide Frattesi, Yann Bisseck, and Piotr Zieliński are still recovering from injuries. Tomás Palacios won’t be available as he’s set for a loan move to FC Basel, and goalkeeper Josep Martínez is also sidelined.
AS Monaco (manager: Adi Hütter)
- GK: Philipp Köhn
- Defense: Jordan Teze, Eric Dier, Christian Mawissa, Caio Henrique
- Midfield: Aleksandr Golovin, Denis Zakaria, Lamine Camara, Takumi Minamino
- Forwards: Mika Biereth, Folarin Balogun
Monaco’s preseason has been impressive — undefeated in seven games, including a recent 2–2 draw with Ajax in Amsterdam. With Ligue 1 just around the corner, they may use this match to integrate some high-profile names like Ansu Fati. Paul Pogba has also been training with the squad and could make a return to competitive action soon.
Season Outlook
For Monaco, this is their final tune-up before hosting Le Havre in their Ligue 1 opener next week. They’ll face Lille in Week 2 and Strasbourg in Week 3.
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Inter, meanwhile, have two more friendlies lined up — against Monza and Olympiacos — before kicking off their Serie A campaign at home against Torino. Udinese awaits them on August 31.
Why This Match Matters
Preseason friendlies might not have the same stakes as competitive fixtures, but for managers and fans alike, games like Monaco vs. Inter offer a valuable glimpse into form, fitness, and tactical tweaks before the real grind begins. For American fans, it’s also a rare opportunity to catch two European heavyweights in action during a more relaxed, experimental phase — where surprises often happen.
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