By- Oma Akatugba
The UEFA Champions League is back for the 2025/26 season, and fans across Europe are set for three days of top-class football as the league phase kicks off under the new expanded format.
This season opens with 36 teams in action, each playing eight different opponents in the league stage. Matchday 1 promises drama, history, and storylines that will capture the imagination of supporters around the world.
Matchday 1 Fixtures
Tuesday, 16 September 2025
- Athletic Club vs Arsenal (18:45 CET)
- PSV Eindhoven vs Union Saint-Gilloise (18:45 CET)
- Juventus vs Borussia Dortmund
- Real Madrid vs Marseille
- Benfica vs Qarabağ
- Tottenham vs Villarreal
Wednesday, 17 September 2025
- Olympiacos vs Pafos (18:45 CET)
- Slavia Praha vs Bodø/Glimt (18:45 CET)
- Ajax vs Inter Milan
- Bayern München vs Chelsea
- Liverpool vs Atlético de Madrid
- Paris Saint-Germain vs Atalanta
Thursday, 18 September 2025
- Club Brugge vs AS Monaco (18:45 CET)
- København vs Bayer Leverkusen (18:45 CET)
- Eintracht Frankfurt vs Galatasaray
- Manchester City vs Napoli
- Newcastle United vs Barcelona
- Sporting CP vs Kairat Almaty
Omasports Coverage
Omasports will be on the ground to cover two of the standout fixtures of Matchday 1:
- Paris Saint-Germain vs Atalanta in Paris, a clash that promises attacking flair and intensity.
- Eintracht Frankfurt vs Galatasaray in Frankfurt, a meeting of two passionate clubs with some of the most vocal fans in Europe.
Both matches are expected to deliver fireworks as the competition returns to center stage.
The Champions League has always been more than just football. It’s about history, pride, and unforgettable nights. Matchday 1 sets the tone for a thrilling season ahead.
