Europe’s biggest clubs are back in action as the UEFA Champions League Matchday 1 approaches from September 8–10, 2026. BeIN SPORTS will stream the games live to fans in Malaysia and throughout Southeast Asia, while selected live games will be available in beIN SPORTS channels and on the beIN SPORTS app for fans of Malaysian Astro subscribers. Real Madrid have a clash with Inter, as the opening week is filled with big games with Arsenal at home to Napoli and Liverpool taking on Atlético Madrid. Here’s how to watch the Champions League live, including the Matchday 1 schedule and streaming.
When Is UEFA Champions League Matchday 1?
Matchday 1 of the UEFA Champions League 2026/27 league phase starts on Tuesday, 8 September, and will then run through Thursday, 10 September.
This is the third season in which UEFA’s 36-team league-phase format has been implemented, according to UEFA’s official schedule. Before the knockout phase each club will play 8 different clubs.
Most games begin at 21:00 CET, while selected early fixtures start at 18:45 CET.
For more football coverage, readers can also explore our Champions League 2026/27 guide and European football schedule.
How to Watch Champions League Live on beIN SPORTS
For many in Southeast Asia, the beIN SPORTS Champions League broadcast is still one of the official sources.
According to beIN SPORTS, it has UEFA Champions League rights in Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, Hong Kong and the Philippines. Matches can be watched live with beIN SPORTS CONNECT, which is available for all the following devices: smartphone, tablet, laptop and compatible smart TVs.
The official beIN SPORTS CONNECT Malaysia page also lists the UEFA Champions League as available for official live streaming in Malaysia.
How to Watch Champions League on Astro in Malaysia
Astro’s viewers who have the correct Astro Sports Pack can enjoy Champions League coverage via the beIN SPORTS channels through Astro.
On Matchday 1, Astro is currently set to broadcast beIN SPORTS 1 (CH 820), beIN SPORTS 2 (CH 821) and beIN SPORTS 3 (CH 822), and at the same time, be able to stream on Astro GO which is offered in conjunction with the subscription.
For instance, Astro can be watched live on beIN SPORTS 1 with Real Madrid, beIN SPORTS 2 with Dortmund and beIN SPORTS 3 with Porto and Manchester City.
Our Astro sports channels guide can also help viewers compare available football packages.
UEFA Champions League Matchday 1 Schedule
There are 18 matches on three days in the first round, and six each night.
The big matches this Wednesday, September 8, are Real Madrid vs Inter, Porto vs Manchester City and Borussia Dortmund vs Villarreal.
The action continues on September 9 with Liverpool vs Atlético Madrid, Napoli vs Arsenal, Barcelona vs Feyenoord and Paris Saint-Germain vs Slovan Bratislava.
The next big game on the calendar is on September 10 when Manchester United host Sabah, Bayern Munich play Bodø/Glimt and Como face Leipzig while Fenerbahçe take on Roma.
The only matchday in the league phase of this season which is shared across Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday is Matchday 1, UEFA says. Most of the standard matchdays are played over two nights.
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Matchday 1 Games Worth Watching
The highlight of opening night is very likely to be Real Madrid vs Inter, which unites two of the world’s most well-known football clubs.
That’s not the only big match to be played between these two sides and on September 9, Napoli are going to take on Arsenal and Liverpool’s home clash against Atlético Madrid, which has seen some great Champions League games in recent years.
Several clubs have history also. It’s the Champions League proper for Fenerbahçe for the first time in seven years since 2008/09, and it’s Matchday 1 as UEFA’s new league format gets a run.
Fans tracking the tournament can bookmark our Champions League fixtures and results page for future matchdays.
FAQs
Where can I watch UEFA Champions League Matchday 1 in Malaysia?
Fans can watch through beIN SPORTS on Astro, with selected games shown across channels 820–822. Eligible subscribers can also use Astro GO or beIN SPORTS CONNECT.
When does Champions League Matchday 1 start?
Champions League Matchday 1 runs from September 8 to September 10, 2026.
What time are Champions League matches in Malaysia?
The standard 21:00 CET kick-off corresponds to 3:00 a.m. Malaysian time the following day, while 18:45 CET fixtures begin at 12:45 a.m. MYT.
Can I stream Champions League matches on beIN SPORTS CONNECT?
Yes. beIN SPORTS CONNECT provides official Champions League streaming in supported Asian markets, including Malaysia.
