Overview
- Matchday 1 runs Tuesday through Thursday, Sept. 16–18, with fixtures split across 12:45 p.m. ET and 3 p.m. ET windows and daily pre‑ and post‑match shows.
- Reigning champions Paris Saint‑Germain open against Atalanta as they begin their title defense three months after lifting their first European Cup.
- Other standout games include Real Madrid vs. Marseille and Liverpool vs. Atletico Madrid on Wednesday, plus Barcelona at Newcastle and Manchester City vs. Napoli on Thursday.
- Barcelona may travel to Newcastle without Lamine Yamal due to a groin issue, and Manchester City may hand a Champions League debut to goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma after his deadline‑day arrival.
- First‑time participants Bodo/Glimt and Pafos debut on the road at Slavia Praha and Olympiacos, while Kairat start their first Champions League campaign at Sporting Lisbon.