Bayern to Host Bodø/Glimt in Champions League Ligaphase Opener
Published fixture lists fix Bayern’s opener, confirm paid streaming rights, define the Ligaphase single‑table that determines direct progression, playoff spots and elimination.
Overview
- UEFA published the full Ligaphase calendar on Sunday, September 6, 2026, and FC Bayern München will host FK Bodø/Glimt at the Allianz Arena on Thursday, September 10, 2026, with kickoff scheduled for 21:00.
- The 2026/27 Champions League now uses a 36‑team single‑table Ligaphase that runs from September 8 to January 27, 2027, with each club playing eight different opponents and the top eight places advancing directly to the knockout round.
- Teams finishing 9th through 24th after the Ligaphase will enter two‑legged playoffs to fill the remaining eight last‑16 slots while places 25–36 are eliminated from the competition.
- Broadcast rights in Germany are mainly behind paywalls: DAZN will show most matches, Amazon Prime Video holds one Tuesday top match per matchday, and ZDF will air the final free‑to‑air; Sky Sport will provide tickers and ancillary coverage.
- Sporting context for the opener: Bayern qualified as 2025/26 German champion and reached last season’s Champions League semi‑final, while Bodø/Glimt earned Ligaphase entry via playoffs after notable knockout wins in the prior campaign.