Today’s Football Fixtures & Schedule – TV Channels & Kick-off Times | 31 August 2025

30 August 2025 - 12:00 am

Football fans can look forward to a thrilling Sunday, 31 August 2025, as the calendar is packed with matches across domestic and international competitions. Below is the full guide with kick-off times, live channels, and commentary teams. 

Matchday Schedule — Sunday, 31 August 2025

Full fixtures, TV info, stadiums, and quick previews for top leagues. Times are listed in UTC with a local-time note after each game.

Premier League Fixtures — 31 August 2025 (Omyzd)

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester City

  • Competition: Premier League (England)
  • Kick-off Time: 13:00 UTC
  • Stadium: American Express Stadium, Brighton
  • TV Channel: Sky Sports (UK)
  • Commentator: TBC
  • Brief Preview: Brighton’s high press meets City’s control. Expect Brighton to target wide overloads while City look to dominate through the half-spaces. Transition defense will be pivotal for the hosts.

Local Time: 2:00 PM Brighton (BST)

Nottingham Forest vs West Ham United

  • Competition: Premier League (England)
  • Kick-off Time: 13:00 UTC
  • Stadium: The City Ground, Nottingham
  • TV Channel: Sky Sports (UK)
  • Commentator: TBC
  • Brief Preview: Forest’s energetic front line will test West Ham’s compact mid-block. Set pieces and second balls could tilt a tight Midlands–London clash.

Local Time: 2:00 PM Nottingham (BST)

Liverpool vs Arsenal

  • Competition: Premier League (England)
  • Kick-off Time: 15:30 UTC
  • Stadium: Anfield, Liverpool
  • TV Channel: Sky Sports (UK)
  • Commentator: TBC
  • Brief Preview: Elite tempo on Merseyside. Liverpool’s gegenpress faces Arsenal’s positional rotations. Wing duels and midfield control should define the margin.

Local Time: 4:30 PM Liverpool (BST)

Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace

  • Competition: Premier League (England)
  • Kick-off Time: 15:30 UTC
  • Stadium: Villa Park, Birmingham
  • TV Channel: Sky Sports (UK)
  • Commentator: TBC
  • Brief Preview: Villa’s structured build-up aims to pull Palace’s back line out of shape. Watch for late box runs from Villa’s midfield.

Local Time: 4:30 PM Birmingham (BST)

LaLiga Fixtures — 31 August 2025 (Omyzd)

UD Las Palmas vs Athletic Club

  • Competition: LALIGA (Spain)
  • Kick-off Time: 15:30 UTC
  • Stadium: Estadio de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas
  • TV Channel: Movistar Plus+ / DAZN (Spain)
  • Commentator: TBC
  • Brief Preview: Las Palmas’ ball retention against Athletic’s aggressive press should create a tactical chess match. Wide overloads down the right flank are a likely theme.

Local Time: 4:30 PM Las Palmas (WEST)

Rayo Vallecano vs RCD Espanyol

  • Competition: LALIGA (Spain)
  • Kick-off Time: 16:30 UTC
  • Stadium: Estadio de Vallecas, Madrid
  • TV Channel: Movistar Plus+ / DAZN (Spain)
  • Commentator: TBC
  • Brief Preview: Rayo’s verticality vs Espanyol’s compact 4-4-2. Expect a fiery atmosphere and plenty of transitions in Vallecas.

Local Time: 6:30 PM Madrid (CEST)

Getafe CF vs Real Madrid

  • Competition: LALIGA (Spain)
  • Kick-off Time: 19:00 UTC
  • Stadium: Coliseum, Getafe
  • TV Channel: Movistar Plus+ / DAZN (Spain)
  • Commentator: TBC
  • Brief Preview: Getafe’s rugged style will try to disrupt Real Madrid’s rhythm. Expect Madrid to probe the half-spaces and attack early crosses.

Local Time: 9:00 PM Getafe (CEST)

Villarreal CF vs Atlético de Madrid

  • Competition: LALIGA (Spain)
  • Kick-off Time: 19:30 UTC
  • Stadium: Estadio de la Cerámica, Villarreal
  • TV Channel: Movistar Plus+ / DAZN (Spain)
  • Commentator: TBC
  • Brief Preview: Villarreal’s possession game meets Atlético’s compact block and incisive counters. The midfield battle should decide it.

Local Time: 9:30 PM Villarreal (CEST)

Serie A Fixtures — 31 August 2025 (Omyzd)

Como vs Lazio

  • Competition: Serie A (Italy)
  • Kick-off Time: 15:30 UTC
  • Stadium: Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia, Como
  • TV Channel: DAZN (Italy); Sky Sport (selected matches)
  • Commentator: TBC
  • Brief Preview: Newly-promoted Como lean on structure and set pieces; Lazio bring ball dominance and vertical runs from midfield.

Local Time: 5:30 PM Como (CEST)

Bologna vs Hellas Verona

  • Competition: Serie A (Italy)
  • Kick-off Time: 15:30 UTC
  • Stadium: Stadio Renato Dall’Ara, Bologna
  • TV Channel: DAZN (Italy); Sky Sport (selected matches)
  • Commentator: TBC
  • Brief Preview: Bologna’s possession structure should pin Verona back, but Verona’s counters down the channels can sting.

Local Time: 5:30 PM Bologna (CEST)

Genoa vs Juventus

  • Competition: Serie A (Italy)
  • Kick-off Time: 16:30 UTC
  • Stadium: Stadio Luigi Ferraris, Genoa
  • TV Channel: DAZN (Italy); Sky Sport (selected matches)
  • Commentator: TBC
  • Brief Preview: Genoa’s back-three build-up versus Juve’s direct transitions. Expect a tight affair with set pieces looming large.

Local Time: 6:30 PM Genoa (CEST)

Udinese vs Torino

  • Competition: Serie A (Italy)
  • Kick-off Time: 17:45 UTC
  • Stadium: Bluenergy Stadium (Dacia Arena), Udine
  • TV Channel: DAZN (Italy); Sky Sport (selected matches)
  • Commentator: TBC
  • Brief Preview: Two well-drilled defenses collide; first goal could decide it. Watch for Torino’s wing-backs attacking the far post.

Local Time: 7:45 PM Udine (CEST)

Inter vs Cagliari

  • Competition: Serie A (Italy)
  • Kick-off Time: 17:45 UTC
  • Stadium: Stadio Giuseppe Meazza (San Siro), Milan
  • TV Channel: DAZN (Italy); Sky Sport (selected matches)
  • Commentator: TBC
  • Brief Preview: Inter’s wing-back width and box occupation should stretch Cagliari. Expect heavy territory for the Nerazzurri.

Local Time: 7:45 PM Milan (CEST)

Bundesliga Fixtures — 31 August 2025 (Omyzd)

VfL Wolfsburg vs 1. FSV Mainz 05

  • Competition: Bundesliga (Germany)
  • Kick-off Time: 13:30 UTC
  • Stadium: Volkswagen Arena, Wolfsburg
  • TV Channel: DAZN (Germany)
  • Commentator: TBC
  • Brief Preview: Wolfsburg’s direct wide play targets early crosses; Mainz will rely on compactness and quick counters.

Local Time: 3:30 PM Wolfsburg (CEST)

Borussia Dortmund vs 1. FC Union Berlin

  • Competition: Bundesliga (Germany)
  • Kick-off Time: 15:30 UTC
  • Stadium: Signal Iduna Park, Dortmund
  • TV Channel: DAZN (Germany)
  • Commentator: TBC
  • Brief Preview: Dortmund’s fluid attack meets Union’s disciplined shape. Crossing volume and set pieces could be decisive.

Local Time: 5:30 PM Dortmund (CEST)

1. FC Köln vs SC Freiburg

  • Competition: Bundesliga (Germany)
  • Kick-off Time: 17:30 UTC
  • Stadium: RheinEnergieStadion, Cologne
  • TV Channel: DAZN (Germany)
  • Commentator: TBC
  • Brief Preview: Köln’s high work-rate clashes with Freiburg’s structure. Expect a tight, tactical game with late drama.

Local Time: 7:30 PM Cologne (CEST)

Ligue 1 Fixtures — 31 August 2025 (Omyzd)

Paris FC vs FC Metz

  • Competition: Ligue 1 (France)
  • Kick-off Time: 12:00 UTC
  • Stadium: Stade Charléty, Paris
  • TV Channel: Domestic broadcaster TBC; TNT Sports (UK)
  • Commentator: TBC
  • Brief Preview: Paris FC will look to compress space centrally; Metz have the pace to break from deep. Transitions will be key.

Local Time: 2:00 PM Paris (CEST)

Angers SCO vs Stade Rennais

  • Competition: Ligue 1 (France)
  • Kick-off Time: 13:00 UTC
  • Stadium: Stade Raymond-Kopa, Angers
  • TV Channel: Domestic broadcaster TBC; TNT Sports (UK)
  • Commentator: TBC
  • Brief Preview: Rennes’ midfield quality should set the tempo, but Angers at home can threaten with early deliveries.

Local Time: 3:00 PM Angers (CEST)

Le Havre AC vs OGC Nice

  • Competition: Ligue 1 (France)
  • Kick-off Time: 13:00 UTC
  • Stadium: Stade Océane, Le Havre
  • TV Channel: Domestic broadcaster TBC; TNT Sports (UK)
  • Commentator: TBC
  • Brief Preview: Le Havre’s compact block faces Nice’s patient build-up. Expect a low-scoring tactical encounter.

Local Time: 3:00 PM Le Havre (CEST)

AS Monaco vs RC Strasbourg Alsace

  • Competition: Ligue 1 (France)
  • Kick-off Time: 15:05 UTC
  • Stadium: Stade Louis-II, Monaco
  • TV Channel: Domestic broadcaster TBC; TNT Sports (UK)
  • Commentator: TBC
  • Brief Preview: Monaco’s vertical passing and speed in behind can trouble Strasbourg’s back line. Watch for quick combinations around the box.

Local Time: 5:05 PM Monaco (CEST)

Olympique Lyonnais vs Olympique de Marseille

  • Competition: Ligue 1 (France)
  • Kick-off Time: 17:45 UTC
  • Stadium: Groupama Stadium, Lyon
  • TV Channel: Domestic broadcaster TBC; TNT Sports (UK)
  • Commentator: TBC
  • Brief Preview: The Olympico. Lyon’s creative midfield vs Marseille’s intensity and width. Expect end-to-end phases and big-match atmosphere.

Local Time: 7:45 PM Lyon (CEST)

Saudi King’s Cup — 31 August 2025 (Omyzd)

Al Arabi (Unaizah) vs Al Ahli

  • Competition: Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Cup (Saudi Arabia)
  • Kick-off Time: 17:00 UTC (TBC)
  • Stadium: Al-Najma Club Stadium, Unaizah
  • TV Channel: SSC (KSA)
  • Commentator: TBC
  • Brief Preview: Al Ahli enter as heavy favourites with star quality across the front line; Al Arabi will aim for compactness and quick breaks under the home lights.

Local Time: 8:00 PM Unaizah (AST) — to be confirmed

Primeira Liga Fixtures — 31 August 2025 (Omyzd)

Moreirense vs Rio Ave

  • Competition: Liga Portugal (Portugal)
  • Kick-off Time: 13:30 UTC
  • Stadium: Parque Joaquim de Almeida Freitas, Moreira de Cónegos
  • TV Channel: Sport TV (Portugal)
  • Commentator: TBC
  • Brief Preview: A northern derby with fine margins. Moreirense’s compact shape vs Rio Ave’s wing play should keep this one tight.

Local Time: 2:30 PM Moreira de Cónegos (WEST)

SL Benfica vs SC Farense

  • Competition: Liga Portugal (Portugal)
  • Kick-off Time: 17:00 UTC
  • Stadium: Estádio da Luz, Lisbon
  • TV Channel: Sport TV (Portugal)
  • Commentator: TBC
  • Brief Preview: Benfica will monopolize the ball and look to break Farense’s lines with quick combinations. Expect pressure from the first whistle.

Local Time: 6:00 PM Lisbon (WEST)

Estrela da Amadora vs Boavista

  • Competition: Liga Portugal (Portugal)
  • Kick-off Time: 20:00 UTC
  • Stadium: Estádio José Gomes, Amadora
  • TV Channel: Sport TV (Portugal)
  • Commentator: TBC
  • Brief Preview: Estrela’s direct approach meets Boavista’s disciplined block. A physical battle with set-piece importance.

Local Time: 9:00 PM Amadora (WEST)

Turkish Süper Lig — 31 August 2025 (Omyzd)

Kasımpaşa vs Gaziantep FK

  • Competition: Süper Lig (Türkiye)
  • Kick-off Time: 17:00 UTC
  • Stadium: Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Stadium, Istanbul
  • TV Channel: beIN SPORTS Türkiye
  • Commentator: TBC
  • Brief Preview: Kasımpaşa’s wide attacks against Gaziantep’s deep block suggests a patient game. Set plays could be the difference.

Local Time: 8:00 PM Istanbul (TRT)

Antalyaspor vs Fatih Karagümrük

  • Competition: Süper Lig (Türkiye)
  • Kick-off Time: 17:00 UTC
  • Stadium: Antalya Stadium (Corendon Airlines Park), Antalya
  • TV Channel: beIN SPORTS Türkiye
  • Commentator: TBC
  • Brief Preview: Antalyaspor’s form and home crowd give them an edge, but Karagümrük’s counter-punch can trouble any back line.

Local Time: 8:00 PM Antalya (TRT)

Brasileirão Série A — 31 August 2025 (Omyzd)

Flamengo vs Grêmio

  • Competition: Campeonato Brasileiro Série A (Brazil)
  • Kick-off Time: 19:00 UTC
  • Stadium: Maracanã, Rio de Janeiro
  • TV Channel: Globo (FTA, Brazil); SporTV/Premiere; Prime Video (selected)
  • Commentator: TBC
  • Brief Preview: Flamengo’s firepower at the Maracanã faces Grêmio’s organized midfield. Expect pressure, corners, and a raucous crowd.

Local Time: 4:00 PM Rio de Janeiro (BRT)

Santos vs Fluminense

  • Competition: Campeonato Brasileiro Série A (Brazil)
  • Kick-off Time: 19:00 UTC
  • Stadium: Vila Belmiro, Santos
  • TV Channel: Globo (regional), SporTV/Premiere
  • Commentator: TBC
  • Brief Preview: Santos’ young attack tests Fluminense’s veteran back line. Expect quick combinations and plenty of box entries.

Local Time: 4:00 PM Santos (BRT)

Corinthians vs Palmeiras

  • Competition: Campeonato Brasileiro Série A (Brazil)
  • Kick-off Time: 21:30 UTC
  • Stadium: Neo Química Arena, São Paulo
  • TV Channel: Globo (FTA, regional); Premiere/Prime Video (selected)
  • Commentator: TBC
  • Brief Preview: The Derby Paulista. High intensity, tactical fouls, and aerial duels define this fierce rivalry under the lights.

Local Time: 6:30 PM São Paulo (BRT)

Mirassol vs Bahia

  • Competition: Campeonato Brasileiro Série A (Brazil)
  • Kick-off Time: 21:30 UTC
  • Stadium: Estádio José Maria de Campos Maia (Maião), Mirassol
  • TV Channel: Premiere
  • Commentator: TBC
  • Brief Preview: Mirassol’s compact home setup aims to frustrate Bahia’s possession. First goal is massive here.

Local Time: 6:30 PM Mirassol (BRT)

Vitória vs Atlético Mineiro

  • Competition: Campeonato Brasileiro Série A (Brazil)
  • Kick-off Time: 21:30 UTC
  • Stadium: Barradão, Salvador
  • TV Channel: Premiere
  • Commentator: TBC
  • Brief Preview: Vitória lean on set plays and home energy; Atlético-MG bring star power in transition.

Local Time: 6:30 PM Salvador (BRT)

Internacional vs Fortaleza

  • Competition: Campeonato Brasileiro Série A (Brazil)
  • Kick-off Time: 23:30 UTC
  • Stadium: Beira-Rio, Porto Alegre
  • TV Channel: Premiere
  • Commentator: TBC
  • Brief Preview: Inter’s controlled build-up versus Fortaleza’s vertical surges. Expect a tactical battle in the south.

Local Time: 8:30 PM Porto Alegre (BRT)

Sport Recife vs Vasco da Gama

  • Competition: Campeonato Brasileiro Série A (Brazil)
  • Kick-off Time: 23:30 UTC
  • Stadium: Ilha do Retiro, Recife
  • TV Channel: Globo (regional); Premiere
  • Commentator: TBC
  • Brief Preview: Sport’s intensity at home meets Vasco’s aerial threat. Expect a physical game and set-piece chances.

Local Time: 8:30 PM Recife (BRT)

© 2025 Omyzd (Omzyd). All fixtures subject to change by leagues and broadcasters. Check local listings for regional coverage and confirmed commentary teams.

As of 31 August 2025, match schedules, channels, and commentator line-ups may be updated at short notice. Please check back for official changes as they are confirmed.