The UEFA Champions League league phase returns on Tuesday, October 13 and Wednesday, October 14, 2026, with 18 matches across two nights. Manchester City against Paris Saint-Germain is the headline Wednesday fixture, while Atlético de Madrid host Manchester United and Galatasaray face Barcelona on Tuesday.
UEFA lists standard kickoffs at 21:00 Central European Time, with two early games at 18:45 on each day. Broadcast listings vary by country, so viewers should confirm the local rights holder and account for daylight-saving differences before kickoff.
Tuesday, October 13 fixtures
- Lens vs Sporting CP — 18:45 CET
- Sabah vs Slavia Praha — 18:45 CET
- Arsenal vs Lille — 21:00 CET
- Atlético de Madrid vs Manchester United — 21:00 CET
- Inter vs Club Brugge — 21:00 CET
- Galatasaray vs Barcelona — 21:00 CET
- Leipzig vs PSV Eindhoven — 21:00 CET
- Viking vs Bayern München — 21:00 CET
- Villarreal vs Napoli — 21:00 CET
The two early fixtures start 15 minutes after 10pm in India, while the 21:00 CET games begin after midnight in India on the following calendar day. Exact conversion can change with seasonal clock rules, so use UEFA's match centre or an official broadcaster close to kickoff.
Wednesday, October 14 fixtures
- Feyenoord vs Como — 18:45 CET
- LASK vs Liverpool — 18:45 CET
- Roma vs Real Madrid — 21:00 CET
- Aston Villa vs Fenerbahçe — 21:00 CET
- Shakhtar Donetsk vs AEK Athens — 21:00 CET
- Bodø/Glimt vs Borussia Dortmund — 21:00 CET
- Manchester City vs Paris Saint-Germain — 21:00 CET
- Real Betis vs Porto — 21:00 CET
- Slovan Bratislava vs Stuttgart — 21:00 CET
The full list comes from UEFA's official league-phase fixture page. UEFA notes that competition dates are subject to change, making that page the best final check for venue or scheduling updates.
The matches with the biggest early stakes
Manchester City vs PSG pairs two title contenders and can shape the top positions even this early. Atlético vs Manchester United brings together teams whose preferred tempo and defensive approach may differ sharply. Roma vs Real Madrid is another test between a home side seeking control and a club with extensive Champions League experience.
The league phase should not be read like a four-team group. Each club plays eight different opponents, and results feed into one 36-team table. The top eight advance directly to the round of 16; teams ranked ninth to 24th enter knockout phase play-offs. Goal difference and later tiebreakers can therefore matter even when qualification is not settled.
Matchday 1 results created an initial table, but a single win or loss remains a small sample. Matchday 2 is more useful for identifying patterns: whether a team can repeat its press, protect a lead away from home or respond after an opening defeat.
How to follow without missing schedule changes
Use the official UEFA fixture page for kickoff times and the licensed broadcaster in your country for viewing information. Avoid relying on reposted graphics that omit the time zone. Team channels are useful for squad and travel updates, but UEFA remains the competition authority for the match listing.
Our Champions League format guide explains how the 36-team table and knockout play-offs work.
Matchday 2 FAQ
When is Champions League Matchday 2? The men's league-phase games are on October 13 and 14, 2026.
How many games are played? Eighteen matches are scheduled, nine on each night.
Is Manchester City vs PSG on Tuesday? No. UEFA lists it for Wednesday, October 14 at 21:00 CET.
Can the listed times change? Yes. UEFA marks competition dates as subject to change, and television listings may use a different local time zone.
Updated October 1, 2026, 12:22 IST. Fixtures and broadcast arrangements can change.
