<abstract abstract-type="main" xml:lang="en"> <title>Abstract</title> <p>C‐3‐arylated 2‐pyridones are synthesized by direct C‐H coupling of the corresponding N‐alkyl‐2‐pyridones with arylboronic acids using potassium peroxodisulfate as oxidant in the presence of Fe(III)‐catalyst.</p> </abstract>