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What Champions League Games Will Be Played Today? UCL 2025-26 League Phase Matches On September 17th, 2025, Teams in Action, TV Channel and Start Time

The 2025-26 UEFA Champions League league phase kicked off on Tuesday, with six matches across Europe. Now, Wednesday’s action brings another blockbuster slate featuring some of Europe’s biggest clubs. With headline fixtures like Liverpool vs. Atletico Madrid, PSG vs. Atalanta, and Bayern vs. Chelsea, Wednesday promises drama, goals, and plenty of intriguing storylines.

Tuesday’s opening slate in the Champions League delivered fireworks. Tottenham marked their return to Europe’s biggest stage with a narrow 1-0 win over Spanish side Villarreal. Meanwhile, Arsenal claimed an impressive 2-0 victory over Athletic Club in Bilbao. Real Madrid continued their flawless run by edging Marseille 2-1 despite going down to 10 men.

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Mbappé = clutch ✊#UCL pic.twitter.com/DcHog4YjVy
— UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) September 16, 2025

Elsewhere, Union Saint-Gilloise stunned PSV 3-1, Qarabag shocked Benfica 3-2 in Lisbon, and Juventus and Borussia Dortmund produced a classic with a 4-4 draw. Attention now turns to Wednesday’s fixtures, which feature some heavyweight clashes across Europe. PSG begin their title defense against Atalanta at Parc des Princes, where Luis Enrique’s men will look to extend their perfect start to the season.

That escalated quickly… 📈#UCL pic.twitter.com/ZqPo3Vvvtx
— UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) September 16, 2025

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Over in Germany, Bayern Munich host Chelsea in one of the day’s standout fixtures. Meanwhile, Liverpool welcome Atletico Madrid to Anfield, renewing a fierce rivalry that has delivered drama in recent years. Ajax and Inter Milan also lock horns in Amsterdam, with both sides seeking redemption after disappointing campaigns last season.

Champions League Games on September 17th, 2025

Here are all the Champions League League Phase matches that will be held on Wednesday evening:

Matches	Start Time (ET)	Telecast	Streaming
Olympiacos vs. Pafos	12:45 PM ET	TUDN and Paramount+ channels	TUDN and Paramount+ apps/websites
Slavia Prague vs. Bodø/Glimt	12:45 PM ET	TUDN and Paramount+ channels	TUDN and Paramount+ apps/websites
PSG vs. Atalanta	3:00 PM ET	TUDN and Paramount+ channels	TUDN and Paramount+ apps/websites
Bayern Munich vs. Chelsea	3:00 PM ET	TUDN and Paramount+ channels	TUDN and Paramount+ apps/websites
Liverpool vs. Atletico Madrid	3:00 PM ET	TUDN, CBS Sports Network, and Paramount+ channels	TUDN and Paramount+ apps/websites
Ajax vs. Inter Milan	3:00 PM ET	TUDN and Paramount+ channels	TUDN and Paramount+ apps/websites

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How to watch UCL 2025-26 games online?

Fans can watch all the UCL 2025-26 League Phase matches online on Paramount+, TUDN and DAZN.

UEFA Champions League Odds

Odds for 2026 Champions League League Phase Winner (via BetMGM)

Barcelona: +450
Arsenal: +450
Liverpool: +550
Paris Saint-Germain: +750
Real Madrid: +800
Manchester City: +900
Bayern Munich: +900
Chelsea: +1100
Inter Milan: +2000
Napoli: +1000
Tottenham Hotspur: +2000
SSC Napoli: +2200
Atletico Madrid: +3300
Newcastle United: +4000
Juventus FC: +5000
Borussia Dortmund: +8000

Bettors can explore a variety of betting options on BetMGM, including full-time results, over/under goals, and player props for this Champions League clash.

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Abhinav Goel

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