The UEFA Champions League kicks off on Tuesday, November 3 with Matchday 4 of the 2026/27 league phase. Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Manchester United, Inter Milan and Paris Saint-Germain are among teams playing tonight in Europe’s premier club competition.
There are nine games in total so fans have plenty to look forward to as clubs battle for a place in the knockout stages.
Champions League Tuesday Fixtures and Timings in India
The following matches are scheduled for Tuesday 3 November. All timings are IST (Indian Standard Time).
11:15 PM, November 3
- Shakhtar Donetsk vs Sporting CP
- Galatasaray vs VfB Stuttgart
1:30 AM, November 4
- Atlético Madrid vs Bayern Munich
- Barcelona vs Aston Villa
- Feyenoord vs Inter Milan
- Bodø/Glimt vs Lille
- LASK vs Slovan Bratislava
- Manchester United vs Roma
- Villarreal vs Paris Saint-Germain
The first two matches kick off late Tuesday night and the rest of the fixtures will be played in India in the early hours of Wednesday morning.
Where to Watch Champions League Matches in India?
Football fans in India can watch the UEFA Champions League through Sony’s official broadcast network.
- TV: Sony Sports Network channels
- Live streaming: SonyLIV
- Competition coverage: Match action, highlights and other Champions League content is also available on UEFA’s official digital platforms (regional availability may apply).
Viewers should check their local television listings and streaming schedules for the match and channel.
Five Key Matches to Watch
1. Atlético Madrid vs Bayern Munich
One of the biggest games of the night sees two European sides go head to head. Atlético will be looking to make use of home advantage and Bayern have attacking quality and Champions League aspirations.
2. Barcelona vs Aston Villa
Barcelona take on a competitive Aston Villa side in a game that could be pivotal to the league-phase standings. Barcelona will want to respond after their previous matchday defeat to Paris Saint Germain.
3. Manchester United vs Roma
Manchester United will be hoping to improve their European campaign against an experienced Roma side. Both sides need a good performance in the league phase if they are to advance.
4. Villarreal vs Paris Saint-Germain
PSG travel to Villarreal on Matchday 4. The French club will be looking to build on their win over Barcelona in Matchday 3.
5. Feyenoord vs Inter Milan
Inter travel to face Feyenoord in another big European game. The Italian side will be tested by the energy and attacking approach of home team.
How does the 2026/27 Champions League format work?
36 clubs compete in a single league phase. Each team plays eight matches against different opponents (four home games and four away games).
At the end of league phase the top eight teams advance directly into Round of 16. Teams between ninth and 24th place play knockout play-off round to fight for remaining places.
What Should Fans Expect?
Tuesday’s programme has heavy European clashes mixed in with important opportunities for clubs looking to move up the table. The outcome could affect the race for automatic qualification and play-off places.
Several big teams play on the same night for Matchday 4 so it should be an entertaining evening for Champions League fans.
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