The UEFA Champions League returns with blockbuster fixtures from September 8–10, 2026, as the new season kicks off in grand style.

The headline fixture on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, will see record title winners Real Madrid take on Inter Milan at the Bernabéu.

Elsewhere, Manchester City will travel to face FC Porto, Lille will meet Real Betis, and Borussia Dortmund will clash with Villarreal, among other games.

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On Wednesday, September 9, 2026, Barcelona will face Feyenoord, Liverpool will take on Atletico Madrid, Napoli will welcome Arsenal, and defending champions Paris Saint-Germain will meet Slovan Bratislava.

The final set of fixtures on Thursday, September 10, 2026, will feature Manchester United against Sabah, Bayern Munich versus Bodø/Glimt, Como against RB Leipzig, and Fenerbahce against AS Roma.

These matches officially open the 2026/2027 UEFA Champions League (UCL) season, setting the tone for clubs as they battle for glory.

PSG, Bayern, Real Madrid, Barcelona, Arsenal, and others have been tipped as favorites to clinch this season’s title, with fans eagerly awaiting the kickoff of what promises to be an exciting and thrilling competition.

View the full list of fixtures below:



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