Football Matches on Friday, 26 September 2025 — Full Guide for Today’s Games
It’s a lively Friday across Germany, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates, with a classic Bundesliga opener under the lights and a slate of evening kickoffs in the Gulf. Below you’ll find every confirmed fixture for today with kick-off times, venues, broadcast information, and a short, fan-friendly preview for each clash.
Bundesliga (Germany) — Friday, 26 September 2025
Bayern Munich vs Werder Bremen
Competition: Bundesliga.
Kick-off Time: 20:30 CEST (18:30 UTC) on Friday, 26 September 2025.
Stadium: Allianz Arena, Munich.
TV Channel: MBC Action & Shahid (MENA). DAZN (Germany). Regional coverage varies.
Commentator: TBA.
Brief Preview: A traditional Friday-night curtain-raiser sees the champions welcome a spirited Werder side in a fixture that rarely lacks goals. Bayern will look to dominate possession and press high, while Werder’s compact blocks and quick transitions aim to test the hosts between the lines. Wide overloads and set-piece efficiency could prove decisive in Munich.
Local Times: Germany 20:30, KSA 21:30, UAE 22:30, Egypt 20:30, UK 19:30, Nigeria 19:30, Morocco 19:30, USA ET 14:30, UTC 18:30.
Saudi Pro League (Roshn) — Friday, 26 September 2025
Al Hazem vs Al Ahli
Competition: Saudi Pro League (Roshn).
Kick-off Time: 18:35 KSA (15:35 UTC) on Friday, 26 September 2025.
Stadium: King Abdullah Sport City Stadium, Buraidah.
TV Channel: SSC Sports & Shahid (MENA). Regional coverage varies.
Commentator: TBA.
Brief Preview: Al Ahli arrive with star power and a possession-first approach built on crisp rotations in midfield. Al Hazem will lean on defensive discipline and counter-attacking surges, especially down the channels, to unsettle a back line that pushes high. The early duels in the half-spaces and the tempo of Al Ahli’s build-up will shape the night in Buraidah.
Local Times: KSA 18:35, UAE 19:35, Egypt 17:35, Germany 17:35, UK 16:35, Morocco 16:35, Nigeria 16:35, USA ET 11:35, UTC 15:35.
UAE Pro League (ADNOC) — Friday, 26 September 2025
Al Dhafra vs Al Bataeh
Competition: UAE Pro League (ADNOC).
Kick-off Time: 17:25 UAE (13:25 UTC) on Friday, 26 September 2025.
Stadium: Hamdan Bin Zayed Stadium, Madinat Zayed.
TV Channel: Abu Dhabi Sports, Dubai Sports, Sharjah Sports within the UAE. Regional availability may vary.
Commentator: TBA.
Brief Preview: Expect a measured opening as Al Dhafra aim to control territory and slow the tempo in the heat. Al Bataeh’s threat comes from quick combinations down the flanks and aggressive runs beyond the last line. Early set-pieces and second balls could swing momentum in a balanced encounter.
Local Times: UAE 17:25, KSA 16:25, Egypt 15:25, Germany 15:25, UK 14:25, Morocco 14:25, Nigeria 14:25, USA ET 09:25, UTC 13:25.
Bani Yas vs Ajman
Competition: UAE Pro League (ADNOC).
Kick-off Time: 17:25 UAE (13:25 UTC) on Friday, 26 September 2025.
Stadium: Baniyas Stadium, Abu Dhabi.
TV Channel: Abu Dhabi Sports, Dubai Sports, Sharjah Sports within the UAE. Regional availability may vary.
Commentator: TBA.
Brief Preview: Bani Yas typically build patiently from the back through midfield pivots, while Ajman look to compress space and spring forward with direct passes into the channels. The duel between Bani Yas’s playmaker and Ajman’s holding midfielder should dictate the rhythm, with transitions likely to produce the clearest chances.
Local Times: UAE 17:25, KSA 16:25, Egypt 15:25, Germany 15:25, UK 14:25, Morocco 14:25, Nigeria 14:25, USA ET 09:25, UTC 13:25.
Al Nasr vs Dibba Al Fujairah
Competition: UAE Pro League (ADNOC).
Kick-off Time: 20:15 UAE (16:15 UTC) on Friday, 26 September 2025.
Stadium: Al Maktoum Stadium, Dubai.
TV Channel: Abu Dhabi Sports, Dubai Sports, Sharjah Sports within the UAE. Regional availability may vary.
Commentator: TBA.
Brief Preview: Under the Dubai lights, Al Nasr’s vertical passing should test a Dibba side that rely on compact spacing and fast breaks. If Al Nasr can pin the visitors with sustained pressure and quality service from wide areas, the hosts will fancy their chances, but Dibba’s counters can flip the script in a heartbeat.
Local Times: UAE 20:15, KSA 19:15, Egypt 18:15, Germany 18:15, UK 17:15, Morocco 17:15, Nigeria 17:15, USA ET 12:15, UTC 16:15.
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