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Arsenal face their toughest test of the season so far as they head to Germany to take on Bayern Munich
Bukayo Saka of Arsenal is challenged by Serge Gnabry of Bayern Munich during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD5 match between Arsenal FC and FC Bayern München at Arsenal Stadium on November 26, 2025
Arsenal beat Bayern 3-1 at home in last season's league phase(Image: Getty Images)
All you need to know to watch Bayern Munich vs Arsenal on TV and live stream
Kick-off time and match location: The fixture takes place on Wednesday, October 21 at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany. Kick-off is scheduled for 8pm UK time (9pm local time in Munich).
UK TV channel and coverage times: In the United Kingdom, television coverage for the game will be broadcast live on TNT Sports 1. The pre-match build-up and studio analysis start at 7pm.
Live stream for UK viewers: Supporters wishing to stream the match online or on mobile devices can use the HBO Max app or website. Access is provided to all active subscribers with the TNT Sports bundle, and can be accessed on smartphones, tablets, smart TVs and web browsers.
How to watch in the US: Fans watching from the United States can stream the entire match live on Paramount+. Kick-off in the US is set for 3pm ET/12pm PT, and coverage can be accessed via the Paramount+ app or official website across supported devices.
UK radio coverage: National audio coverage across the United Kingdom will be provided live on BBC Radio 5 Live and talkSPORT. They can be accessed via traditional means or online via BBC Sounds or the talkSPORT Web Player.
Team news: Arsenal remain without the injured trio of William Saliba, Christos Tzolis and Piero Hincapie. The most notable absentee for the hosts is Michael Olise following his sending off in the 3-3 draw at Viking last week, while Jamal Musiala and Tarek Buchmann are both injured.
Head-to-head record: In their historical head-to-head record across all competitions, Bayern have held the upper hand with seven victories compared to Arsenal's four wins and two draws, though the Gunners won the most recent encounter 3-1 at the Emirates Stadium last season.