EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - JULY 13: Joao Pedro of Chelsea FC celebrates scoring his team's third goal during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Final match between Chelsea FC and Paris Saint-Germain at MetLife Stadium on July 13, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images)
Bayern Munich will host Chelsea in a highly anticipated Champions League match on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. The clash will take place at the renowned Allianz Arena in Munich, kicking off at 20:00 BST (15:00 ET). Both teams enter this match with impressive records, making it one of the most exciting fixtures of the opening week of the 2025-26 league phase.
Chelsea, under the leadership of manager Enzo Maresca, arrives in Germany unbeaten in their last four matches, with two wins and two draws. The Blues are eager to make a strong statement in Europe’s top club competition, especially against the formidable Bundesliga leaders, Bayern Munich. The German side has enjoyed a stellar start to their season, winning all four of their Bundesliga matches, including a resounding 5-0 victory over Hamburg and a 6-0 triumph against RB Leipzig.
### How to Watch the Match
Fans across various regions can catch the live action through different platforms. In the United Kingdom, the match will be broadcast live on TNT Sports 2 and is also available for streaming on Discovery+. Viewers can add TNT Sports to their television package for approximately £25-£30 per month or subscribe to Discovery+ for £30.99 a month.
In the United States, the match will be available on Paramount+, the official broadcaster for the Champions League, offering a special promotion for new subscribers, providing the first year at half price, totaling $30 for 12 months. Fans in Australia can enjoy the game through Stan Sport, which requires a base subscription of AU$12 a month, plus an additional AU$20 for the Stan Sport add-on.
For those in Ireland, the game can be viewed for free on Virgin Media TV and Virgin Media Play, as part of their Champions League coverage.
### Team Updates and Key Players
Chelsea faces several injury challenges ahead of the match. Striker Liam Delap is expected to be sidelined until mid-November due to injury, and defenders Benoit Badiashile and Romeo Lavia will also miss the match. Enzo Maresca is hopeful that Estevao, who is currently dealing with illness, will be fit to play.
Conversely, Bayern Munich has been in exceptional form, with their star forward Harry Kane leading the charge. Kane has already scored five goals and provided three assists this season, showcasing his critical role in the team’s offense. Additionally, Chelsea loanee Nicolas Jackson, who has recently joined Bayern, may feature against his parent club, adding another layer of intrigue to the match.
This encounter is particularly notable as it revisits a historic rivalry, with the two teams last meeting in the Champions League round of 16 in 2020, where Bayern defeated Chelsea by an aggregate score of 7-1. Since then, Chelsea has seen success in other competitions, winning the Conference League and Club World Cup, and will be eager to prove their prowess in this high-stakes matchup.
As both teams prepare for this clash of champions, fans can expect an exhilarating match that promises intense competition and unforgettable moments on the pitch.
