Matchday Guide — Tuesday, 16 September 2025

Today brings a packed midweek of continental and domestic action across Europe, Asia, North Africa and South America.
Find here a clear, reader-friendly rundown of the matches taking place on 16 September 2025 — each fixture is given its competition,
kick-off time, stadium, TV note, commentator info (where available), a short preview line and multiple timezone conversions so you can
follow the action from wherever you are.

UEFA Champions League — 16 September 2025

Athletic Club — Arsenal

Competition: UEFA Champions League (Matchday 1)

Kick-off Time: 18:45 (CET as listed).

Stadium: San Mamés, Bilbao.

TV Channel: Regional rights vary by country — broadcasters typically include streaming and pay-TV services in each territory.

Commentator: Varies by broadcaster (TBC).

Brief Preview: Athletic’s compact home setup and high-intensity pressing will be tested by Arsenal’s creative front line. Expect a tactical battle on the flanks.

Local/Converted times: 18:45 CET (as listed) • Madrid: 19:45 • Cairo: 19:45 • London: 18:45 • New York: 13:45.

PSV Eindhoven — Union Saint-Gilloise

Competition: UEFA Champions League (Matchday 1)

Kick-off Time: 18:45 (CET as listed).

Stadium: Philips Stadion, Eindhoven.

TV Channel: Varies by territory.

Commentator: Varies by broadcaster (TBC).

Brief Preview: PSV will look to dominate possession and test Union’s organisation. Union are dangerous on the break and can punish turnovers.

Local/Converted times: 18:45 CET • Madrid: 19:45 • Cairo: 19:45 • London: 18:45 • New York: 13:45.

Juventus — Borussia Dortmund

Competition: UEFA Champions League (Matchday 1)

Kick-off Time: 21:00 (CET default time).

Stadium: Allianz Stadium, Turin.

TV Channel: Check local listings for live coverage in your territory.

Commentator: Varies by broadcaster (TBC).

Brief Preview: Two storied clubs with contrasting approaches: Juventus’ organisation vs Dortmund’s pace and counter threat — a match likely decided by transitions.

Local/Converted times: 21:00 CET • Madrid: 22:00 • Cairo: 22:00 • London: 21:00 • New York: 16:00.

Real Madrid — Marseille

Competition: UEFA Champions League (Matchday 1)

Kick-off Time: 21:00 (CET default time).

Stadium: Santiago Bernabéu, Madrid.

TV Channel: Regional broadcasters and streaming platforms (varies by country).

Commentator: Varies by broadcaster (TBC).

Brief Preview: Real Madrid at home are favourites; Marseille will need to be compact and clinical on the counter to score an upset.

Local/Converted times: 21:00 CET • Madrid: 22:00 • Cairo: 22:00 • London: 21:00 • New York: 16:00.

Benfica — Qarabağ

Competition: UEFA Champions League (Matchday 1)

Kick-off Time: 21:00 (CET default time).

Stadium: Estádio da Luz, Lisbon.

TV Channel: Varies by territory.

Commentator: Varies by broadcaster (TBC).

Brief Preview: Benfica will push high and look to control; Qarabağ’s organisation and set-piece threat could make it competitive.

Local/Converted times: 21:00 CET • Madrid: 22:00 • Cairo: 22:00 • London: 21:00 • New York: 16:00.

Tottenham — Villarreal

Competition: UEFA Champions League (Matchday 1)

Kick-off Time: 21:00 (CET default time).

Stadium: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London.

TV Channel: Varies by broadcaster.

Commentator: Varies by broadcaster (TBC).

Brief Preview: Expect tactical nuance: Villarreal’s disciplined shape vs Tottenham’s attacking width. Set pieces could decide a tight game.

Local/Converted times: 21:00 CET • Madrid: 22:00 • Cairo: 22:00 • London: 21:00 • New York: 16:00.

AFC Champions League Elite — 16 September 2025

Al Hilal — Al Duhail

Competition: AFC Champions League Elite (Matchday 1)

Kick-off Time: 14:15 (Saudi local time).

Stadium: Kingdom Arena / King Fahd International Stadium, Saudi Arabia.

TV Channel: Broadcast rights differ by region; many matches available via regional sports networks or streaming partners.

Commentator: Varies by broadcaster (TBC).

Brief Preview: A top regional clash: Al Hilal’s attacking depth vs Al Duhail’s disciplined counterplay. Big-name players and a high-tempo duel expected.

Local/Converted times: 14:15 (AST UTC+3) • Cairo: 13:15 • Madrid: 13:15 • London: 12:15 • New York: 08:15.

Tunisia Ligue 1 — 16 September 2025

Espérance Tunis — ES Métlaoui

Competition: Tunisian Ligue 1

Kick-off Time: 18:00 (Tunisia local time).

Stadium: Stade Hammadi Agrebi / local home ground for Espérance.

TV Channel: Local sports channels and regional platforms.

Commentator: Varies by broadcaster (TBC).

Brief Preview: Espérance at home are expected to press and control possession; ES Métlaoui must be organised to contain the attacking thrust.

Local/Converted times: 18:00 (Tunis UTC+1) • Cairo: 19:00 • Madrid: 19:00 • London: 18:00 • New York: 13:00.

Other Tunisian top-flight fixtures scheduled on 16 Sept include CA Bizertin vs AS Gabès, ES Sahel vs JS Kairouanaise and more — all with similar local kick-offs.

Brazilian Serie A — 15–16 September 2025 (regional calendar)

Bahia — Cruzeiro

Competition: Campeonato Brasileiro Série A

Kick-off Time: 20:00 (Bahia local, Brasília time standard BRT UTC−3).

Stadium: Arena Fonte Nova, Salvador.

TV Channel: Domestic pay-TV and streaming partners (regional rights apply).

Commentator: Varies by broadcaster (TBC).

Brief Preview: Bahia at home are traditionally tough; Cruzeiro’s counter-attacking quality will look to exploit gaps — an entertaining Brazilian derby atmosphere expected.

Local/Converted times: 20:00 BRT (UTC−3) • Cairo: 01:00 (next day) • Madrid: 01:00 (next day) • London: 00:00 (midnight) • New York: 19:00 (same day).

Yelo League (Saudi First Division) — 16 September 2025

Al-Raed — Al-Batin

Competition: Saudi First Division (Yelo League)

Kick-off Time: 15:45 (Saudi local time).

Stadium: Home stadium for Al-Raed.

TV Channel: Regional sports broadcasters and the league’s streaming partners.

Commentator: Varies by broadcaster (TBC).

Brief Preview: Early season fixture in the second tier — both sides will be looking for momentum and early wins to set the tone for the campaign.

Local/Converted times: 15:45 AST (UTC+3) • Cairo: 14:45 • Madrid: 14:45 • London: 13:45 • New York: 09:45.

Note: Broadcasters and commentators vary by country. Where a TV channel or commentator is listed as “varies/TBC”, that reflects regional rights differences — check your local sports listings for the confirmed live feed and commentary team.