📌 Quick answer: Champions League matchday 3 is on Tuesday 20 and Wednesday 21 October 2026. Two early games kick off at 5:45pm Nigerian time each night and the other seven at 8pm. Tuesday’s big one is Paris Saint-Germain vs Barcelona, two teams who have won both their games. On Wednesday, Bayern Munich host Arsenal, who have not conceded a goal yet. Super Eagles fans can watch Ademola Lookman at Stuttgart on Tuesday and Victor Osimhen at Lille on Wednesday. In Nigeria, the games are on SuperSport.
Tuesday 20 October 2026
| Kick-off (WAT) | Match |
|---|---|
| 5:45pm | Fenerbahçe vs Slavia Praha |
| 5:45pm | Sabah vs Borussia Dortmund |
| 8:00pm | Paris Saint-Germain vs Barcelona |
| 8:00pm | Liverpool vs Villarreal |
| 8:00pm | Stuttgart vs Atlético Madrid |
| 8:00pm | Manchester City vs AEK Athens |
| 8:00pm | Napoli vs Bodø/Glimt |
| 8:00pm | Porto vs PSV Eindhoven |
| 8:00pm | Roma vs Slovan Bratislava |
Wednesday 21 October 2026
| Kick-off (WAT) | Match |
|---|---|
| 5:45pm | Como vs Manchester United |
| 5:45pm | Lille vs Galatasaray |
| 8:00pm | Bayern Munich vs Arsenal |
| 8:00pm | Real Madrid vs RB Leipzig |
| 8:00pm | Aston Villa vs Viking |
| 8:00pm | Club Brugge vs Lens |
| 8:00pm | Inter vs Shakhtar Donetsk |
| 8:00pm | Real Betis vs Feyenoord |
| 8:00pm | Sporting CP vs LASK |
Super Eagles Players in Action
- Ademola Lookman (Atlético Madrid) at Stuttgart, Tuesday 8pm: Atlético bounced back from their opening defeat at Liverpool by beating Manchester United 2-0. Stuttgart have won both their games without much trouble, so this is a real test for Lookman and Diego Simeone’s side.
- Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray) at Lille, Wednesday 5:45pm: Osimhen played in the 4-1 home defeat to Barcelona. Galatasaray and Lille are both on zero points after two games, so the loser of this one will be in serious trouble before November.
- Moses Usor (LASK) at Sporting CP, Wednesday 8pm: LASK scored three times against Liverpool but conceded six, and are still looking for their first point. Sporting have won both of their games.
- Zaidu Sanusi (Porto) vs PSV, Tuesday 8pm: the left-back was still working his way back to fitness last week. Porto have lost both games and badly need a home win.
Starting line-ups are confirmed about an hour before kick-off, so check team news on match day before you plan your evening around a particular player.
The Big Games
Paris Saint-Germain vs Barcelona (Tuesday, 8pm)
The game of the week. PSG have scored ten goals in two matches, beating Slovan Bratislava 6-1 and then winning 4-2 at Manchester City. Barcelona have scored nine, beating Feyenoord 5-1 and Galatasaray 4-1 in Istanbul. Both sides attack in numbers, so goals are likely at the Parc des Princes, and the winner will be in a strong position for a top-eight finish and a place straight in the round of 16.
Bayern Munich vs Arsenal (Wednesday, 8pm)
Arsenal are the only team in the competition yet to concede: they won 1-0 in Naples and 3-0 at home to Lille. Bayern thrashed Bodø/Glimt 5-0 on the opening night but were held 3-3 in Norway by Viking last week. The Allianz Arena is the toughest away trip Arsenal will face in the league phase.
Stuttgart vs Atlético Madrid (Tuesday, 8pm)
Stuttgart have quietly become one of the stories of the season so far: six points, six goals scored and only one conceded. Atlético arrive with three points and Lookman in their attack, which makes this the pick of the games for Nigerian viewers on Tuesday night.
Liverpool vs Villarreal (Tuesday, 8pm)
Liverpool beat Atlético 2-1 at Anfield and then won a wild game 6-3 in Linz. Villarreal lost their opener in Dortmund but beat Napoli 3-1 last week, so they will not be pushovers.
Como vs Manchester United (Wednesday, 5:45pm)
Both teams have three points. Como announced themselves with a 4-1 win over RB Leipzig in their first Champions League game but lost 3-2 in Rotterdam last week. United beat Sabah 4-0 and then lost 2-0 in Madrid. The early kick-off makes it easy to watch after work.
Real Madrid vs RB Leipzig (Wednesday, 8pm)
Real Madrid have won both games by a single goal, 2-1 against Inter and 4-3 in Rome. Leipzig lost 4-1 at Como before beating PSV 1-0.
Where Things Stand After Two Games
Nine clubs have won both of their matches. Eight are still looking for their first point, including Inter, Napoli and Porto.
| Group | Clubs |
|---|---|
| 6 points (two wins) | PSG (goal difference +7), Aston Villa (+7), Barcelona (+7), Stuttgart (+5), Liverpool (+4), Sporting CP (+4), Arsenal (+4), Real Betis (+2), Real Madrid (+2) |
| 4 points | Bayern Munich, Shakhtar Donetsk |
| 3 points | Como, Manchester United, Villarreal, Atlético Madrid, Club Brugge, Manchester City, Borussia Dortmund, Lens, AEK Athens, RB Leipzig, Sabah, Feyenoord, Bodø/Glimt |
| 1 point | Roma, PSV Eindhoven, Viking, Fenerbahçe |
| 0 points | Inter, Porto, Slavia Praha, Napoli, LASK, Lille, Galatasaray, Slovan Bratislava |
Matchday 2 Results
| Tuesday 13 October | Wednesday 14 October |
|---|---|
| Lens 0-2 Sporting CP | Feyenoord 3-2 Como |
| Sabah 2-0 Slavia Praha | LASK 3-6 Liverpool |
| Arsenal 3-0 Lille | Roma 3-4 Real Madrid |
| Atlético Madrid 2-0 Manchester United | Aston Villa 6-0 Fenerbahçe |
| Inter 3-4 Club Brugge | Shakhtar Donetsk 3-1 AEK Athens |
| Galatasaray 1-4 Barcelona | Bodø/Glimt 1-0 Borussia Dortmund |
| RB Leipzig 1-0 PSV Eindhoven | Manchester City 2-4 PSG |
| Viking 3-3 Bayern Munich | Real Betis 3-2 Porto |
| Villarreal 3-1 Napoli | Slovan Bratislava 0-3 Stuttgart |
For the matchday 1 results and last week’s preview, see our matchday 2 fixtures guide.
How the League Phase Works
- 36 clubs, one table. Each team plays eight different opponents, four at home and four away. A win is three points and a draw one.
- Top eight go straight into the round of 16.
- 9th to 24th play two-legged knockout play-offs for the remaining eight places in the last 16.
- 25th to 36th are eliminated, with no drop into the Europa League.
With six games left after this week, nobody is safe or out yet, but the clubs on zero points need results now.
Next: Matchday 4 in Nigerian Time (3–4 November)
| Tuesday 3 November | Wednesday 4 November |
|---|---|
| 6:45pm: Shakhtar Donetsk vs Sporting CP | 6:45pm: AEK Athens vs Real Madrid |
| 6:45pm: Galatasaray vs Stuttgart | 6:45pm: Fenerbahçe vs Liverpool |
| 9pm: Atlético Madrid vs Bayern Munich | 9pm: Borussia Dortmund vs Real Betis |
| 9pm: Barcelona vs Aston Villa | 9pm: Porto vs Napoli |
| 9pm: Feyenoord vs Inter | 9pm: PSV Eindhoven vs Club Brugge |
| 9pm: Bodø/Glimt vs Lille | 9pm: RB Leipzig vs Manchester City |
| 9pm: LASK vs Slovan Bratislava | 9pm: Lens vs Como |
| 9pm: Manchester United vs Roma | 9pm: Slavia Praha vs Arsenal |
| 9pm: Villarreal vs PSG | 9pm: Viking vs Sabah |
After that, matchday 5 is on 24 and 25 November, matchday 6 on 8 and 9 December, matchday 7 on 19 and 20 January 2027, and all 18 final-round games kick off together on Wednesday 27 January 2027.
How to Watch in Nigeria
UEFA lists SuperSport as its Champions League broadcast partner in Nigeria. The matches are shown on SuperSport channels on DStv, but not every package carries every game, so check the SuperSport schedule for the channel and make sure your package includes it before kick-off. For package prices, see our DStv subscription guide.
Avoid illegal streaming sites: they often carry malware and fake login pages that steal bank details. If you watch at a viewing centre, keep your phone and wallet close, because big European nights draw crowds.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time are Champions League matches in Nigeria this week?
5:45pm and 8pm Nigerian time on Tuesday 20 and Wednesday 21 October 2026.
What time is PSG vs Barcelona in Nigeria?
8pm Nigerian time on Tuesday 20 October 2026, at the Parc des Princes in Paris.
What time is Bayern Munich vs Arsenal in Nigeria?
8pm Nigerian time on Wednesday 21 October 2026, at the Allianz Arena in Munich.
What time is Como vs Manchester United in Nigeria?
5:45pm Nigerian time on Wednesday 21 October 2026.
When does Osimhen play this week?
Galatasaray play Lille away on Wednesday 21 October at 5:45pm Nigerian time.
Why do the kick-off times change in November?
Nigeria does not change its clocks, but Europe moves from summer time to winter time on 25 October. From then on, the 18:45 and 21:00 European kick-offs are 6:45pm and 9pm in Nigeria.
Sources
- UEFA – “2026/27 Champions League: All the league phase fixtures and results”, updated 14 October 2026
- UEFA – “Where to watch the Champions League: TV broadcast partners”
Last updated: 19 October 2026 · NaijaSabi Football Desk.
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