Ronaldinho’s Ravenna Debut: How to Watch His Comeback in New York

Ronaldinho’s return to competitive soccer will be available to viewers in New York, giving American fans an opportunity to watch the Brazilian icon begin his unusual new chapter with Ravenna.

The Italian club faces local rival Forlì on Sunday, November 15, with kickoff scheduled for 11:30 a.m. Eastern Time. The match takes place at Stadio Bruno Benelli in Ravenna, where the local start time is 5:30 p.m. 

For a player whose career connected audiences across continents, the occasion is attracting attention far beyond Italy’s third division.

How to Watch Ronaldinho’s Ravenna Debut in the United States

OneFootball has announced a free live stream of Ravenna against Forlì. Its stated coverage includes all markets except Italy, San Marino and Vatican City, making the broadcast available to viewers in the United States. 

Another announced option is Kick, which will carry the match through a dedicated channel called R10 Comeback. The international broadcast is also being offered free outside the excluded territories.

For New York viewers, the essential viewing details are:

Match information Details

Fixture Ravenna vs. Forlì

Date Sunday, November 15

New York kickoff 11:30 a.m. ET

Announced free streaming options One Football and Kick’s R10 Comeback channel

Fans should locate the event through the platforms’ official listings ahead of kickoff.

Ronaldinho Expected to Start Against Forlì

At 46, Ronaldinho is preparing for his first competitive appearance in more than a decade. His last professional playing spell was with Fluminense in 2015.

Ravenna coach Andrea Mandorlini has confirmed that the former Barcelona and AC Milan star is expected to start in the attacking line. His playing time will be assessed with the coach, so a starting appearance should not be interpreted as a commitment to complete the match. 

The occasion also carries a competitive dimension. Ravenna’s supporters will be watching a local derby as well as the return of a globally recognizable player. Ronaldinho’s presence adds extraordinary interest to a fixture that already matters to both communities.

Why Ronaldinho’s Return Is Getting Attention in New York

The buildup has already reached one of New York’s most recognizable locations.

Promotional imagery celebrating Ronaldinho’s return appeared on the Nasdaq Tower screens in Times Square, according to Sky Sport’s coverage of the event. The display brought an Italian third-division fixture into the center of Manhattan’s advertising landscape. 

That promotion is separate from the match broadcast. The Times Square appearance does not establish that the full game will be shown publicly on those screens. Viewers planning to follow the action should use the announced streaming options.

For New York’s international soccer audience, the appeal is easy to understand. Ronaldinho’s reputation was built on imagination, technique and an ability to make even routine moments feel unpredictable.

His Ravenna appearance offers something different from revisiting old highlights: a chance to watch how one of the sport’s most celebrated entertainers approaches another competitive match, more than a decade after his previous professional outing.