The world champions Chelsea will kick off their Champions League journey against Bayern Munich in a highly anticipated match marking the start of the league phase. This opening week also sees Kevin De Bruyne facing off with Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium.
The holders, Paris Saint-Germain, begin their title defense versus Atalanta in a rematch of their 2020 quarterfinal clash. Additionally, Liverpool, a favorite to contend for this year’s trophy, will play their first game at home against Atletico Madrid.
TV Coverage: Paramount+ and CBS Sports will provide the season-long Champions League action, with extensive coverage on Paramount+, CBS Sports Golazo Network, and CBS Sports Network.
PSG faces a tough league phase, possibly concluding with a dramatic matchup against Newcastle United at Parc des Princes. The final round of the phase will see all 36 teams play simultaneously, featuring key games such as Borussia Dortmund vs. Inter, and Napoli vs. Chelsea.
Among the notable clashes ahead, Trent Alexander-Arnold will return to Anfield as a player for Real Madrid on November 4. Another significant game will be PSG’s journey to Barcelona on October 1, part of a demanding start for Hansi Flick’s squad.
Matchday Details:
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Matchday One - Tuesday, September 16
| Time (ET) | Home Team | Away Team |
| 12:45 PM | Athletic Club | Arsenal FC |
| 12:45 PM | PSV Eindhoven | R. Union Saint-Gilloise |
| 3:00 PM | Juventus | Borussia Dortmund |
| 3:00 PM | Real Madrid C.F. | Olympique de Marseille |
| 3:00 PM | SL Benfica | Qarabağ FK |
| 3:00 PM | Tottenham Hotspur | Villarreal CF | -
Wednesday, September 17
| Time (ET) | Home Team | Away Team |
| 12:45 PM | Olympiacos FC | Pafos FC |
| 12:45 PM | SK Slavia Praha | FK Bodø/Glimt |
| 3:00 PM | AFC Ajax | FC Internazionale Milano |
| 3:00 PM | FC Bayern München | Chelsea FC |
| 3:00 PM | Liverpool FC | Atlético de Madrid |
| 3:00 PM | Paris Saint-Germain | Atalanta BC | -
Thursday, September 18
| Time (ET) | Home Team | Away Team |
| 12:45 PM | Club Brugge KV | AS Monaco |
| 12:45 PM | F.C. Copenhagen | Bayer 04 Leverkusen |
| 3:00 PM | Eintracht Frankfurt | Galatasaray A.Ş. |
| 3:00 PM | Manchester City | SSC Napoli |
| 3:00 PM | Newcastle United FC | FC Barcelona |
| 3:00 PM | Sporting CP | FC Kairat Almaty |
