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City opens the 2026/27 Champions League campaign against FC Porto

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Last updated Sep 6, 2026

City opens the 2026/27 Champions League campaign against FC Porto
Summary

Manchester City travels to Portugal for the opening match of the 2026/27 UEFA Champions League League Phase. The fixture against FC Porto is scheduled to take place at the Estadio Dragao on Tuesday, 8 September, with kick-off at 20:00 UK time. Manager Enzo Maresca and a member of the squad are set to address the media in a press conference on 7 September. FC Porto enters the match under the leadership of Francesco Farioli, who secured the Primeira Liga title during his inaugural season at the club. The previous meeting between the two sides occurred at the same venue in December 2020, resulting in a scoreless draw. Broadcast coverage for the match is available on Amazon Prime Video in the UK, with additional digital updates provided via the official Manchester City app.

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By the Numbers
  • •Manchester City plays FC Porto at Estadio Dragao on 8 September at 20:00 UK time.
  • •Amazon Prime Video will broadcast the match live for viewers in the UK.
  • •Enzo Maresca and a player will conduct a press conference on 7 September at 18:30.
  • •FC Porto manager Francesco Farioli favors a 4-3-3 formation and defensive structure.
  • •The teams last met in December 2020 in a match that ended in a 0-0 draw.
Latest Updates
  • 8:10 AMYahoo Sports — How can I watch FC Porto v City on TV?
  • 8:10 AMYahoo Sports — Find out everything you need to know as City’s 2026/27 UEFA Champions League campaign begins against FC Porto.
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WHEN AND WHEREWe travel to Portugal for the League Phase encounter on Tuesday 8 September, with kick-off scheduled at the Estadio Dragao for 20:00 (UK).The game will be shown live in the UK on Amazon ...

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Find out how you can watch City’s UEFA Champions League encounter with FC Porto, wherever you are in the world.We travel to Portugal for the first game of the 2026/27 League Phase on Tuesday 8 Septe...

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