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Champions League 2026-27 in UAE Time: Schedule, Kick-Off Times and Where to Watch
Short answer: the 2026-27 UEFA Champions League runs from September 2026 to the final on Saturday 5 June 2027 in Madrid. In the UAE, most league-phase matches kick off at 11:00 PM until 25 October, then at midnight (12:00 AM) once Europe changes its clocks. Earlier matches start at 8:45 PM, then 9:45 PM. beIN SPORTS holds the official rights in the UAE and the rest of MENA until the end of the 2026-27 season.
This page has every round of the season with UAE times, next week’s fixtures and how to watch in the UAE. For tonight’s matches across all sports, see what’s on tonight in the UAE.
Champions League kick-off times in UAE time
UEFA sets kick-offs in Central European Time, so UAE times move by an hour when Europe changes its clocks. The UAE stays on UTC+4 all year.
| Period | Early kick-off (UAE) | Main kick-off (UAE) |
|---|---|---|
| Until 24 October 2026 (Europe on summer time) | 8:45 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 25 October 2026 to 27 March 2027 | 9:45 PM | 12:00 AM (midnight, next day) |
| From 28 March 2027 (Europe back on summer time) | 8:45 PM | 11:00 PM |
A midnight kick-off on a Tuesday is listed by UEFA as Tuesday, but in the UAE it starts just after midnight on Wednesday morning.
2026-27 Champions League schedule
| Round | Dates (Europe) | Main kick-off in the UAE |
|---|---|---|
| League phase, matchday 1 | 8-10 September 2026 | 11:00 PM |
| Matchday 2 | 13-14 October 2026 | 11:00 PM |
| Matchday 3 | 20-21 October 2026 | 11:00 PM |
| Matchday 4 | 3-4 November 2026 | Midnight |
| Matchday 5 | 24-25 November 2026 | Midnight |
| Matchday 6 | 8-9 December 2026 | Midnight |
| Matchday 7 | 19-20 January 2027 | Midnight |
| Matchday 8 | 27 January 2027 | Midnight |
| Knockout play-offs | 16/17 and 23/24 February 2027 | Midnight |
| Round of 16 | 9/10 and 16/17 March 2027 | Midnight |
| Quarter-finals | 6/7 and 13/14 April 2027 | 11:00 PM |
| Semi-finals | 27/28 April and 4/5 May 2027 | 11:00 PM |
| Final | Saturday 5 June 2027, Riyadh Air Metropolitano, Madrid | Kick-off time to be confirmed by UEFA |
The format: 36 clubs each play eight different opponents in one league table. The top eight go straight to the round of 16, clubs ranked 9th to 24th play two-legged play-offs, and 25th and below are out.
Next up: matchday 3 fixtures in UAE time
Tuesday 20 October 2026
| Kick-off (UAE) | Match |
|---|---|
| 8:45 PM | Fenerbahçe v Slavia Prague |
| 8:45 PM | Sabah v Borussia Dortmund |
| 11:00 PM | Paris Saint-Germain v Barcelona |
| 11:00 PM | Liverpool v Villarreal |
| 11:00 PM | Manchester City v AEK Athens |
| 11:00 PM | Stuttgart v Atlético Madrid |
| 11:00 PM | Napoli v Bodø/Glimt |
| 11:00 PM | Porto v PSV Eindhoven |
| 11:00 PM | Roma v Slovan Bratislava |
Wednesday 21 October 2026
| Kick-off (UAE) | Match |
|---|---|
| 8:45 PM | Como v Manchester United |
| 8:45 PM | Lille v Galatasaray |
| 11:00 PM | Bayern Munich v Arsenal |
| 11:00 PM | Real Madrid v RB Leipzig |
| 11:00 PM | Inter v Shakhtar Donetsk |
| 11:00 PM | Aston Villa v Viking |
| 11:00 PM | Club Brugge v Lens |
| 11:00 PM | Real Betis v Feyenoord |
| 11:00 PM | Sporting CP v LASK |
The big ones for UAE fans: PSG v Barcelona on Tuesday and Bayern Munich v Arsenal on Wednesday, both at 11:00 PM. Fixtures can move, so check again on the day. For other football this week, see our football fixtures in UAE time.
Where to watch the Champions League in the UAE
beIN MEDIA GROUP holds exclusive rights to the UEFA Champions League, Europa League and Conference League in the UAE and 22 other MENA countries until the end of the 2026-27 season. Matches are shown across the beIN SPORTS channels. You can subscribe to beIN directly or through a TV package from your provider.
The final on 5 June 2027 is also on beIN SPORTS in the UAE under the same deal.
Watching on IPTV in the UAE
Champions League nights are when home internet is busiest, so a smooth picture depends on your line. Aim for about 15 Mbps per HD screen and 25 Mbps or more for 4K, and test it before kick-off with our IPTV speed test. A cable to the TV beats Wi-Fi every time; our buffering fixes and Firestick hacks cover the rest.
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Frequently asked questions
What time is the Champions League in the UAE?
Main matches start at 11:00 PM UAE time until 24 October 2026 and from 28 March 2027, and at midnight in between. Early matches start at 8:45 PM or 9:45 PM.
Which channel shows the Champions League in the UAE?
beIN SPORTS. beIN holds the exclusive UAE and MENA rights until the end of the 2026-27 season.
When and where is the 2027 Champions League final?
Saturday 5 June 2027 at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano, Atlético Madrid’s stadium in Madrid. UEFA will confirm the kick-off time.
When does the 2026-27 league phase end?
On matchday 8, Wednesday 27 January 2027, when all 18 matches kick off at the same time.
Why do Champions League times change in the UAE?
Europe moves its clocks back on 25 October 2026 and forward on 28 March 2027. The UAE does not change, so kick-offs shift by one hour.
Sources: matchday 3 and 4 fixtures and kick-offs from uefa.com, knockout dates and final from Sky Sports and UEFA, UAE broadcast rights from beIN MEDIA GROUP. Last checked 18 October 2026.