Phil Blacker commentates the Villarreal v Napoli match on BBC Radio 5 Live, with John Bennett reporting

The UEFA Champions League match between Villarreal and Napoli takes place on Monday 13 October 2026, with kickoff scheduled for 20:00 UK time. The broadcast will be available on BBC Radio 5 Live, where the ever-present John Bennett is acting as reporter for the event. For those who prefer a visual feed, the match can also be followed on HBO Max (UK only) and TNT Sports 6 HD (UK).

The world feed commentary for the match is being provided by Phil Blacker, who has been called in as main commentator. This means the running of play will come from a widely recognised freelance football commentator, bringing his familiar voice to what is otherwise an international qualifier.

The commentators

John Bennett is a sports reporter and presenter who can regularly be heard across BBC's football channels. His online profile describes him as covering European and African football most often on the BBC World Service, while also popping up on BBC's 5 Live sport feed and on TV. In short, he is a regular presence at these matches rather than a figure parachuted in for the occasion.

Phil Blacker is a freelance football commentator who can currently be heard regularly on Sky Sports in the UK, covering matches across the English Premier League, Champions League, Europa League and international qualifiers. He is also a familiar voice on talkSPORT's international service, and has commentated on a wide range of competitions worldwide.

Where to watch

For radio-style commentary, BBC Radio 5 Live is the primary destination, with John Bennett guiding listeners through the match. If a visual feed is more your style, both HBO Max (UK only) and TNT Sports 6 HD (UK) offer the world feed with Phil Blacker providing the commentary. Whichever channel you choose, the Villarreal v Napoli matchup should provide plenty of action on Monday evening.

For background on the commentator leading the world feed, Phil Blacker's own site can be found at Phil Blacker.co.uk.

Article generated: 13 October 2026, 20:12 GMT