Arsenal are back in Champions League action against Bayer Leverkusen (Image: Getty)
1. **Unusual kick-off time:** The fixture is set for an early start at 5:45pm on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. This forms part of UEFA's staggered timetabling for the knockout stages, so ensure you're prepared earlier than the conventional 8pm slot.
2. **Match location:** The encounter will be held at the BayArena in Leverkusen, Germany. This venue is renowned for its tight atmosphere, and Arsenal will be aiming to claim a crucial away win ahead of the second leg in north London.
3. **UK TV channel and coverage:** In the United Kingdom, the fixture will be shown live on TNT Sports 3. The television broadcast officially commences at 5pm, offering 45 minutes of pre-match discussion, insight, and team announcements before kick-off.
4. **Live stream:** Those with subscriptions can watch the fixture live through the discovery+ app or on the discovery+ website across multiple devices. You will require an active TNT Sports subscription connected to your account to view the high-definition broadcast.
5. **Watching in the US:** Supporters in the United States can follow the match on Paramount+, which holds the primary English-language streaming rights for the Champions League. The fixture will commence at 12:45pm ET (9:45am PT), so fans will need to be up and ready well in advance to catch the game.
6. **UK radio coverage:** Those on the go can access live national radio commentary on talkSPORT 2 or BBC Radio 5 Live. Arsenal also offers their own live audio coverage via the official Arsenal App and website, commencing shortly before kick-off.
7. **Arsenal team news:** The Gunners are monitoring the fitness of William Saliba, who continues to be a doubt for the journey to Germany. Mikel Arteta is still without Martin Odegaard, Ben White and Mikel Merino.
8. **Bayer Leverkusen team news:** Kasper Hjulmand is contending with several availability concerns, including Loic Bade, Lucas Vazquez and Arthur. They will rely heavily on star striker Patrik Schick and wing-back Alejandro Grimaldo to deliver the attacking threat.
9. **Head-to-head record:** Competitive clashes between these two clubs are rare, with only two prior meetings during the 2001/02 Champions League campaign. Arsenal possesses the marginal advantage with one victory and one draw, including a memorable 4–1 triumph at Highbury over two decades ago.
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