The Champions League 2026/27 schedule is underway: the league phase began on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, and will end on Wednesday, January 27, 2027. This guide brings together the schedule, results so far, times in Eastern Time (ET), and where to watch in the U.S.

Why it matters to fans: With a format that has no traditional groups, every goal matters for goal difference, and every point can determine whether a team skips a round or has to play in the playoff. Knowing the dates and times in ET makes it easier to plan your weekdays.

Champions League 2026/27 Schedule, Results, Standings and ET Times – Infographic: MundoNow How the League Phase Works. According to UEFA, there are no longer groups of four teams. The 36 clubs form a single ranking, and each plays 8 matches against 8 different opponents, half at home and half away. At the end of Matchday 8, the table determines three outcomes:

These are the eight matchdays, according to UEFA:

On Tuesday, October 13, 2026, the following matches were played:

According to ESPN, after Tuesday's Champios League matches, Barcelona leads with 6 points and a +7 goal difference, followed by Sporting CP and Arsenal, both with a +4 goal difference. Bayern has 4 points. Inter, Napoli, Lille, Galatasaray, and Slavia Prague have two losses and zero points. Note: Matchday 2 concludes on Wednesday, so the standings will change.

In Matchday 1, notable results included Real Madrid 2-1 Inter, Barcelona 5-1 Feyenoord, Liverpool 2-1 Atlético de Madrid, Napoli 0-1 Arsenal, PSG 6-1 Slovan Bratislava, Bayern Munich 5-0 Bodø/Glimt, Porto 0-2 Manchester City, Borussia Dortmund 3-2 Villarreal, Lille 2-3 Real Betis, Como 4-1 RB Leipzig, and Manchester United 4-0 Sabah.

This is the schedule in ET:

The times are equivalent to 6:45 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. in Central Europe.

After the league phase, the UEFA calendar continues as follows:

Matchday 3 takes place on Tuesday, October 20, and Wednesday, October 21, 2026. In the U.S., the Champions League is broadcast in Spanish on TUDN and ViX, and in English on Paramount+ and CBS. Check your provider's schedule, as availability for each match may vary by channel.

Sources: UEFA, 2026/27 dates; UEFA, league phase games; ESPN, results and standings. Data consulted on October 14, 2026.