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UEFA has announced the Matchday 1 schedule for the 2025/26 Champions League, just two days after finalizing the league phase draw featuring 36 teams.
The opening round of the Champions League will deliver exciting matchups, with top European clubs facing early tests of their strength.
Juventus will host Borussia Dortmund in Turin, while Arsenal kicks off their campaign against Athletic Club in Bilbao. Real Madrid welcomes Marseille to the Santiago Bernabéu, promising another electrifying European night in Madrid.
Among the standout fixtures, Bayern Munich clashes with Chelsea at the Allianz Arena, and Liverpool takes on Atlético Madrid at Anfield.
All Matchday 1 games are set to be played between September 16 and 18, 2025.
Champions League Matchday 1 Fixtures and kick-off times (Nigerian Time)
Tuesday, 16 September 2025
(6:45pm) Athletic Club vs Arsenal
(6:45pm) PSV Eindhoven vs Union Saint-Gilloise
(9:00pm) Juventus vs Borussia Dortmund
(9:00pm) Real Madrid vs Marseille
(9:00pm) Benfica vs Qarabağ
(9:00pm) Tottenham vs Villarreal
Wednesday, 17 September 2025
(6:45pm) Olympiacos vs Pafos
(6:45pm) Slavia Praha vs Bodø/Glimt
(9:00pm) Ajax vs Inter
(9:00pm) Bayern München vs Chelsea
(9:00pm) Liverpool vs Atlético de Madrid
(9:00pm) Paris Saint-Germain vs Atalanta
Thursday, 18 September 2025
(6:45pm) Club Brugge vs Monaco
(6:45pm) Copenhagen vs Bayer Leverkusen
(9:00pm) Frankfurt vs Galatasaray
(9:00pm) Manchester City vs Napoli
(9:00pm) Newcastle United vs Barcelona
(9:00pm) Sporting CP vs Kairat Almaty
