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The Champions League knockout rounds return with Arsenal taking on Bayer Leverkusen in one of eight midweek matches
Noni Madueke of Arsenal celebrates scoring his team's first goal with teammates during the Emirates FA Cup Fifth Round match between Mansfield Town and Arsenal at One Call Stadium on March 07, 2026 in Mansfield, England.
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Everything you need to know about Bayer Leverkusen vs Arsenal in the Champions League
Unusual kick-off time: The match is scheduled for an early kick-off at 5:45pm on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. This is part of UEFA's staggered scheduling for the knockout rounds, so make sure you’re settled in earlier than the traditional 8pm slot.
Match location: The game will take place at the BayArena in Leverkusen, Germany. This stadium is known for its intimate atmosphere, and Arsenal will be looking to secure a vital away result before the return leg in London.
UK TV channel and coverage: In the United Kingdom, the match will be broadcast live on TNT Sports 3. The television coverage officially begins at 5pm, providing 45 minutes of build-up, analysis, and team news before the action starts.
Live stream: Subscribers can stream the match live on the discovery+ app or via the discovery+ website across various devices. You will need an active TNT Sports subscription linked to your account to access the high-definition stream.
Watching in the US: Fans in the United States can watch the match on Paramount+, which holds the primary English-language streaming rights for the Champions League. The match will kick off at 12:45pm ET (9:45am PT), so fans will have to be up and about early enough to catch the game.
UK radio coverage: Those on the move can listen to live national radio commentary on talkSPORT 2 or BBC Radio 5 Live. Arsenal also provides their own live audio commentary through the official Arsenal App and website, starting shortly before kick-off.
Arsenal team news: The Gunners are sweating on the fitness of William Saliba, who remains a doubt for the trip to Germany. Mikel Arteta is still without Martin Odegaard, Ben White and Mikel Merino, but he is expected to field a strong side.
Bayer Leverkusen team news: Kasper Hjulmand is dealing with several availability issues, including Loic Bade, Lucas Vazquez and Arthur. They will lean heavily on star forward Patrik Schick and wing-back Alejandro Grimaldo to provide the attacking spark.
Head-to-head record: Competitive meetings between these two sides are rare, with only two previous encounters occurring during the 2001/02 Champions League campaign. Arsenal holds the slight edge with one win and one draw, including a memorable 4–1 victory at Highbury over two decades ago.
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