Liverpool hosts Atletico Madrid in Champions League opener
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 12:17 PM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
The UEFA Champions League fixtures for the 2026/27 season have been released. On matchday one, Liverpool will host Atletico Madrid at Anfield. Other notable fixtures include Manchester City traveling to Porto, Arsenal facing Napoli, and Manchester United hosting Sabah FC. The first round takes place from September 8 to 10, 2026. Following this, the group stage continues through late January 2027, leading to knockout rounds starting in February.
- •Liverpool vs Atletico is set for matchday one.
- •Manchester City plays Porto in another opener.
- •Arsenal hosts Napoli and Manchester United faces Sabah FC.
- •First round fixtures are scheduled for September 8-10, 2026.
- •Knockout rounds begin in February 2027.
- 12:17 PMCBS Sports — UEFA Champions League schedule: Real Madrid vs. Inter, Liverpool vs. Atletico Madrid on Matchday 1
- 12:02 PMYahoo Sports — Champions League fixtures released as Liverpool host Atletico Madrid on matchday one
"Highlights of the league phase include Man City vs PSG, Arsenal vs Real Madrid and Manchester United vs Bayern Munich
"The league phase will begin on September 8th and run until January 27
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External links- CBS SportsAug 29, 2026, 12:17 PMUEFA Champions League schedule: Real Madrid vs. Inter, Liverpool vs. Atletico Madrid on Matchday 1
The league phase will begin on September 8th and run until January 27
- Yahoo SportsAug 29, 2026, 12:02 PMChampions League fixtures released as Liverpool host Atletico Madrid on matchday one
Highlights of the league phase include Man City vs PSG, Arsenal vs Real Madrid and Manchester United vs Bayern Munich
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