Today’s Football Fixtures & Schedule – TV Channels & Kick-off Times | 17 August 2025

Get ready for an exciting day of football this, 17 August 2025, as teams from around the world clash in crucial matches. Below, you’ll find today’s full fixture list, along with broadcast details and commentary information.

Premier League – 17 August 2025

Chelsea vs Crystal Palace

Competition: Premier League

Kick-off Time: 14:00 BST (UK) — UTC 13:00 (GMT)

Stadium: Stamford Bridge, London

TV Channel: Sky Sports Main Event & Premier League (UK); also DAZN

Commentator: [Not specified]

Brief Preview: Chelsea open the new season at home after a trophy-filled last term, including the Conference League and Club World Cup. Under Enzo Maresca, they aim to build momentum early. Crystal Palace arrive as FA Cup holders, fresh from European qualification heartbreak, seeking a strong statement on the road.

Local Time: 14:00 BST (London)

Nottingham Forest vs Brentford

Competition: Premier League

Kick-off Time: 14:00 BST (UK) — UTC 13:00

Stadium: City Ground, Nottingham

TV Channel: [Not specified]

Commentator: [Not specified]

Brief Preview: Forest begin at home after consolidating their squad for survival, while Brentford, known for tactical discipline, are eager to kick off with a solid away performance.

Local Time: 14:00 BST (Nottingham)

Manchester United vs Arsenal

Competition: Premier League

Kick-off Time: 16:30 BST (UK) — UTC 15:30

Stadium: Old Trafford, Manchester

TV Channel: Sky Sports Main Event & Premier League (UK)

Commentator: [Not specified]

Brief Preview: A high-voltage opener sees Manchester United host Arsenal. United look to bounce back under Ruben Amorim with new firepower like Sesko, Beumo, Cunha. Arsenal, reinforced by Zubimendi, Gyokeres, and Madueke, continue their hunt for the elusive title after close misses.

Local Time: 16:30 BST (Manchester)

La Liga (LALIGA EA SPORTS) – 17 August 2025

Celta Vigo vs Getafe

Competition: La Liga (LALIGA EA SPORTS)

Kick-off Time: 17:00 BST (UK) — UTC 16:00

Stadium: Estadio de Balaídos, Vigo

TV Channel: Movistar LaLiga TV2 (Movistar channel 57, Orange 112, LaLiga TV Bar)

Commentator: [Not specified]

Brief Preview: Celta opens its league campaign at home aiming to bounce back with a strong start. Against them, Getafe will test their defensive resolve—an intriguing clash where Celta’s home momentum meets Getafe’s tactical grit.

UTC Time: 16:00 — Local Time: 17:00 BST (Vigo)

Athletic Bilbao vs Sevilla

Competition: La Liga (LALIGA EA SPORTS)

Kick-off Time: 18:30 BST — UTC 17:30

Stadium: San Mamés, Bilbao

TV Channel: Movistar Plus+, DAZN or ESPN+ (coverage shared between them in Spain)

Commentator: [Not specified]

Brief Preview: A heavyweight evening fixture sees Athletic Bilbao and Sevilla battle at San Mamés. Bilbao will lean on home support and firm defense, while Sevilla, under pressure to deliver silverware, look to strike early in the season with flair and experience.

UTC Time: 17:30 — Local Time: 18:30 BST (Bilbao)

Espanyol vs Atlético Madrid

Competition: La Liga (LALIGA EA SPORTS)

Kick-off Time: 21:30 BST — UTC 20:30

Stadium: RCDE Stadium, Barcelona

TV Channel: Movistar Plus+ (dial 7), M+ LaLiga TV, Orange Fútbol 1, LaLiga TV Bar

Commentator: [Not specified]

Brief Preview: Atlético make their season debut away at Espanyol in a potentially fiery clash. Simeone’s side, reinforced by Álex Baena, aim to assert their title ambitions. Espanyol, buoyed by newcomers and survival momentum, will defend home turf with determination.

UTC Time: 20:30 — Local Time: 21:30 BST (Barcelona)

Coppa Italia – First Round – 17 August 2025

Monza vs Frosinone

Competition: Coppa Italia – First Round

Kick-off Time: 17:00 BST (UK) — UTC 16:00

Stadium: [Not specified]

TV Channel: [Not specified]

Commentator: [Not specified]

Brief Preview: Monza begin their Coppa Italia campaign at home against Frosinone. A chance for Monza to make a statement early, while Frosinone will aim to upset in this knockout opener.

UTC Time: 16:00 — Local Time: 17:00 BST (Monza)

Parma vs Pescara

Competition: Coppa Italia – First Round

Kick-off Time: 17:30 BST (UK) — UTC 16:30

Stadium: [Not specified]

TV Channel: [Not specified]

Commentator: [Not specified]

Brief Preview: Parma host Pescara with ambitions to progress comfortably. Pescara, eager to go deep in the cup, could provide an early challenge.

UTC Time: 16:30 — Local Time: 17:30 BST (Parma)

Cesena vs Pisa

Competition: Coppa Italia – First Round

Kick-off Time: 19:45 BST (UK) — UTC 18:45

Stadium: [Not specified]

TV Channel: [Not specified]

Commentator: [Not specified]

Brief Preview: A derby of ambition sees Cesena welcome Pisa. Both clubs will be determined to get their cup journey off to a flying start in this regional showdown.

UTC Time: 18:45 — Local Time: 19:45 BST (Cesena)

AC Milan vs Bari

Competition: Coppa Italia – First Round

Kick-off Time: 20:15 BST (UK) — UTC 19:15

Stadium: [Not specified]

TV Channel: [Not specified]

Commentator: [Not specified]

Brief Preview: AC Milan kick off their domestic cup journey against Bari. Expect Milan to assert control early, but Bari could bring spirited resistance in this opening tie.

UTC Time: 19:15 — Local Time: 20:15 BST (Milan)

DFB-Pokal – First Round – 17 August 2025

FV Engers vs Eintracht Frankfurt

Competition: DFB-Pokal – First Round

Kick-off Time: 13:00 BST (UK) — UTC 12:00

Stadium: Stadion Oberwerth, Koblenz

TV Channel: [Not specified]

Commentator: [Not specified]

Brief Preview: A David-vs-Goliath clash sees underdog FV Engers host Eintracht Frankfurt. Expect Frankfurt’s quality to shine, but Engers will feed off local energy.

UTC Time: 12:00 — Local Time: 13:00 BST (Koblenz)

Viktoria Köln vs SC Paderborn

Competition: DFB-Pokal – First Round

Kick-off Time: 13:00 BST — UTC 12:00

Stadium: Sportpark Höhenberg, Cologne

TV Channel: [Not specified]

Commentator: [Not specified]

Brief Preview: Viktoria Köln test their mettle against Paderborn. A gritty cup opener where form may outshine hierarchy.

UTC Time: 12:00 — Local Time: 13:00 BST (Cologne)

Atlas Delmenhorst vs Borussia Mönchengladbach

Competition: DFB-Pokal – First Round

Kick-off Time: 15:30 BST — UTC 14:30

Stadium: Marschweg-Stadion, Oldenburg

TV Channel: [Not specified]

Commentator: [Not specified]

Brief Preview: Gladbach travel to face Atlas Delmenhorst in a local blockbuster. Will the minnows upset, or will experience prevail?

UTC Time: 14:30 — Local Time: 15:30 BST (Oldenburg)

Lokomotive Leipzig vs Schalke 04

Competition: DFB-Pokal – First Round

Kick-off Time: 15:30 BST — UTC 14:30

Stadium: Bruno-Plache-Stadion, Leipzig

TV Channel: [Not specified]

Commentator: [Not specified]

Brief Preview: Leipzig host Schalke in a match that pits Bundesliga ambition against regional pride. Expect spirited tension.

UTC Time: 14:30 — Local Time: 15:30 BST (Leipzig)

Jahn Regensburg vs 1. FC Köln

Competition: DFB-Pokal – First Round

Kick-off Time: 15:30 BST — UTC 14:30

Stadium: Jahnstadion, Regensburg

TV Channel: [Not specified]

Commentator: [Not specified]

Brief Preview: Regensburg roll out as underdogs against Köln. This cup tie could bring early-season surprises.

UTC Time: 14:30 — Local Time: 15:30 BST (Regensburg)

Blau-Weiß Lohne vs Greuther Fürth

Competition: DFB-Pokal – First Round

Kick-off Time: 15:30 BST — UTC 14:30

Stadium: Heinz-Dettmer-Stadion, Lohne

TV Channel: [Not specified]

Commentator: [Not specified]

Brief Preview: Fürth travel to Lohne in a clash where professionalism meets local passion. Expect surprises in this cup stage.

UTC Time: 14:30 — Local Time: 15:30 BST (Lohne)

ZFC Meuselwitz vs Karlsruher SC

Competition: DFB-Pokal – First Round

Kick-off Time: 15:30 BST — UTC 14:30

Stadium: bluechip-Arena, Meuselwitz

TV Channel: [Not specified]

Commentator: [Not specified]

Brief Preview: Underdog Meuselwitz get a big-stage test from Karlsruher. Will the minnows rise, or will KSC’s experience dominate?

UTC Time: 14:30 — Local Time: 15:30 BST (Meuselwitz)

RSV Eintracht vs 1. FC Kaiserslautern

Competition: DFB-Pokal – First Round

Kick-off Time: 15:30 BST — UTC 14:30

Stadium: Karl-Liebknecht-Stadion, Potsdam

TV Channel: [Not specified]

Commentator: [Not specified]

Brief Preview: A Potsdam showdown as RSV Eintracht take on Kaiserslautern. Known for cup drama—this tie may light local fireworks.

UTC Time: 14:30 — Local Time: 15:30 BST (Potsdam)

FC 08 Homburg vs Holstein Kiel

Competition: DFB-Pokal – First Round

Kick-off Time: 18:00 BST — UTC 17:00

Stadium: Waldstadion Homburg

TV Channel: [Not specified]

Commentator: [Not specified]

Brief Preview: Late evening cup drama awaits as Homburg host Kiel under floodlights. Expect tension until the final whistle.

UTC Time: 17:00 — Local Time: 18:00 BST (Homburg)

Hallescher FC vs FC Augsburg

Competition: DFB-Pokal – First Round

Kick-off Time: 18:00 BST — UTC 17:00

Stadium: Leuna-Chemie-Stadion, Halle

TV Channel: [Not specified]

Commentator: [Not specified]

Brief Preview: Augsburg travel to Halle in search of a season-kickoff win. Halle look to overturn expectations on home turf.

UTC Time: 17:00 — Local Time: 18:00 BST (Halle)

SSV Ulm vs SV Elversberg

Competition: DFB-Pokal – First Round

Kick-off Time: 18:00 BST — UTC 17:00

Stadium: Donaustadion, Ulm

TV Channel: [Not specified]

Commentator: [Not specified]

Brief Preview: SSV Ulm welcome Elversberg in the final cup match of the evening. A tight contest expected before closing the day.

UTC Time: 17:00 — Local Time: 18:00 BST (Ulm)

Ligue 1 McDonald’s – 17 August 2025

Brest vs Lille

Competition: Ligue 1 McDonald’s

Kick-off Time: 14:00 BST (UK) — UTC 13:00

Stadium: Stade Francis-Le Blé, Brest

TV Channel: [Not specified]

Commentator: [Not specified]

Brief Preview: Brest open their Ligue 1 campaign at home against Lille. Expect high energy from the hosts, while Lille look to impose their pace and quality early in the season.

UTC Time: 13:00 — Local Time: 14:00 BST (Brest)

Angers vs Paris FC

Competition: Ligue 1 McDonald’s

Kick-off Time: 16:15 BST — UTC 15:15

Stadium: Stade Raymond Kopa, Angers

TV Channel: [Not specified]

Commentator: [Not specified]

Brief Preview: Angers welcome Paris FC in a fresh top-flight contest. Angers aim to assert home dominance, while Paris FC, newly promoted, will be eager to show they belong.

UTC Time: 15:15 — Local Time: 16:15 BST (Angers)

Auxerre vs Lorient

Competition: Ligue 1 McDonald’s

Kick-off Time: 16:15 BST — UTC 15:15

Stadium: Stade de l’Abbé-Deschamps, Auxerre

TV Channel: [Not specified]

Commentator: [Not specified]

Brief Preview: Auxerre host Lorient in a vital early-season battle. Auxerre look to capitalize on home advantage while Lorient hope to bounce back strongly in the top division.

UTC Time: 15:15 — Local Time: 16:15 BST (Auxerre)

Metz vs Strasbourg

Competition: Ligue 1 McDonald’s

Kick-off Time: 16:15 BST — UTC 15:15

Stadium: Stade Saint-Symphorien, Metz

TV Channel: [Not specified]

Commentator: [Not specified]

Brief Preview: A Lorraine derby to watch: Metz and Strasbourg collide. Expect passion and intensity as both aim to assert regional pride on opening day.

UTC Time: 15:15 — Local Time: 16:15 BST (Metz)

Nantes vs Paris Saint-Germain

Competition: Ligue 1 McDonald’s

Kick-off Time: 19:45 BST — UTC 18:45

Stadium: Stade de la Beaujoire, Nantes

TV Channel: [Not specified]

Commentator: [Not specified]

Brief Preview: The headline fixture: Nantes host reigning power PSG. Nantes, eager to prove themselves, face a PSG side fresh off a Super Cup victory under Luis Enrique’s leadership :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}.

UTC Time: 18:45 — Local Time: 19:45 BST (Nantes)

ADNOC Pro League (UAE) – 17 August 2025

Ajman vs Al Wahda

Competition: ADNOC Pro League (UAE Pro League)

Kick-off Time: ~15:05 BST (UK) — UTC 14:05

Stadium: [Not specified]

TV Channel: [Not specified]

Commentator: [Not specified]

Brief Preview: Ajman begin their season against Al Wahda in this Gulf opener. Ajman will feed off home support, while Al Wahda aim to impose early control with experience and tactical discipline.

UTC Time: ~14:05 — Local Time: ~15:05 BST (UAE)

Khorfakkan vs Al Jazira

Competition: ADNOC Pro League (UAE Pro League)

Kick-off Time: ~15:05 BST (UK) — UTC 14:05

Stadium: [Not specified]

TV Channel: [Not specified]

Commentator: [Not specified]

Brief Preview: A tough opener as Khorfakkan welcome powerhouse Al Jazira. While Khorfakkan hope to ride home ground energy, Al Jazira look to assert dominance with their technical quality.

UTC Time: ~14:05 — Local Time: ~15:05 BST (UAE)

Al Wasl vs Baniyas

Competition: ADNOC Pro League (UAE Pro League)

Kick-off Time: ~17:30 BST (UK) — UTC 16:30

Stadium: [Not specified]

TV Channel: [Not specified]

Commentator: [Not specified]

Brief Preview: A classic clash sees Al Wasl host Baniyas. Expect flair from Wasl on home soil, while Baniyas aim to disrupt with counter-attacking threat and disciplined structure.

UTC Time: ~16:30 — Local Time: ~17:30 BST (UAE)

TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) – 17 August 2025

DR Congo vs Morocco

Competition: TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN)

Kick-off Time: 15:00 Nairobi Time (UTC+3) — UTC 12:00

Stadium: Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi

TV Channel: [Not specified]

Commentator: [Not specified]

Brief Preview: A high-stakes Group A clash as DR Congo take on Morocco. With both teams hunting top spot, expect intensity, tactical battles, and national pride on full display.

UTC Time: 12:00 — Local Time: 15:00 (Nairobi)

Zambia vs Kenya

Competition: TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN)

Kick-off Time: 15:00 Nairobi Time (UTC+3) — UTC 12:00

Stadium: Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi

TV Channel: [Not specified]

Commentator: [Not specified]

Brief Preview: Hosts Kenya face Zambia in a crucial group-stage test. Kenya’s home advantage tensions face Zambia’s ambition—expect a fiery, passionate encounter.

UTC Time: 12:00 — Local Time: 15:00 (Nairobi)

All fixture details provided above are based on the latest available information. Please check back for any last-minute changes or updates.