On Wednesday, September 9, English side Liverpool will take on Spanish rivals Atletico Madrid in the first round of the Champions League group stage for the 2026/27 season.
The match will be held at the iconic Anfield Stadium, with kick-off set for 22:00 Moscow time (20:00 BST).
This fixture marks a significant debut in the Champions League for new Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola, who will face the experienced and tenacious Diego Simeone and his Atletico side right from the off. The game will be officiated by an Italian referee team led by Davide Massa, with his compatriot Marco Di Bello overseeing VAR duties.
Fans eager to catch the action live can tune in via various international broadcasters and streaming platforms:
Russia and CIS: Live match coverage will be available on themed sports channels within the VK social network and on Okko.
United Kingdom: TNT Sports 1, TNT Sports Ultimate, HBO Max.
United States: Paramount+, TUDN USA, UniMás, TUDN.com, Univision NOW, TUDN App, ViX.
Canada: DAZN Canada, fuboTV Canada.
Mexico: Fox One, Fox+.
Viewers can expect a thrilling and uncompromising clash between two of Europe’s top clubs, both eager to kick off their campaign with crucial points in the prestigious club tournament.
