The UEFA Champions League is back, marking the start of the 2026-2027 campaign with an exciting lineup of matches. The first matchday features thrilling encounters, including Real Madrid vs. Inter, Napoli vs. Arsenal, and Liverpool vs. Atletico Madrid.

Schedule Highlights

Tuesday, Sept. 8

• AEK Athens vs. LASK - 12:45 p.m.
• Club Brugge vs. Aston Villa - 12:45 p.m.
• Borussia Dortmund vs. Villarreal - 3 p.m.
• Porto vs. Manchester City - 3 p.m.
• Lille vs. Real Betis - 3 p.m.
• Real Madrid vs. Inter - 3 p.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 9

• Barcelona vs. Feyenoord - 12:45 p.m.
• Stuttgart vs. Viking - 12:45 p.m.
• Liverpool vs. Atlético Madrid - 3 p.m.
• Paris Saint-Germain vs. Slovan Bratislava - 3 p.m.
• Sporting CP vs. Galatasaray - 3 p.m.
• Napoli vs. Arsenal - 3 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 10

• Fenerbahçe vs. Roma - 12:45 p.m.
• PSV Eindhoven vs. Shakhtar Donetsk - 12:45 p.m.
• Como vs. RB Leipzig - 3 p.m.
• Bayern Munich vs. Bodø/Glimt - 3 p.m.
• Manchester United vs. Sabah Masazir - 3 p.m.
• Slavia Prague vs. Lens - 3 p.m.

The tournament runs until June 5, 2027, culminating in a final at the Metropolitano in Madrid. Notable teams include back-to-back champions Paris Saint-Germain and last season’s finalists Arsenal.

Key Matchup: Real Madrid vs. Inter

A significant highlight is José Mourinho's return to the Bernabeu, where he faces Inter for the first time in the Champions League. This match carries additional weight as it marks a reunion with Cristian Chivu, who played under Mourinho during their successful 2010 campaign.

Fans can catch all the action on the CBS Sports family of networks and Paramount+, featuring shows like Champions League Today and the Golazo Show for in-depth coverage.

Betting Insights

Arsenal is a favorite to win the Champions League at odds of +600, looking to capitalize on last season's Premier League success.

Stay tuned for more exciting soccer action as the season unfolds!