The first matchweek of the 2026/27 UEFA Champions League league phase reaches its conclusion today, with several European heavyweights preparing to take centre stage.
Manchester United and Bayern Munich headline the list of big names in action, while Roma, RB Leipzig and PSV are also set to begin their league-phase campaigns. Six matches are scheduled across Europe.
Manchester United will face Sabah, while Bayern Munich host Bodø/Glimt in another headline fixture. Roma travel to face Fenerbahçe, with RB Leipzig taking on Como.
The other fixture on the programme is PSV against Shakhtar Donetsk, while Slavia Prague welcome Lens. The results will begin to shape the early league-phase standings as clubs fight for positions that could determine their route into the knockout rounds.
The Champions League’s league-phase format means every match carries importance, with teams aiming to collect enough points to secure a favourable position before the competition moves deeper into the season.
For Manchester United, Bayern and the other established contenders, the opening matchweek offers an early opportunity to set the tone for their European campaigns. Smaller clubs will also be looking to produce surprise results against more fancied opponents.
Fans across different markets can follow the matches through their respective broadcast partners. TNT Sports holds rights in the UK, Paramount+ is the broadcaster in the United States, while Stan Sport and DAZN Canada provide coverage in Australia and Canada respectively.
With six games bringing the opening matchweek to a close, attention will be on the results, standout performances and early contenders as the race for Champions League glory begins.
