European Football and NFL Schedule Feature Key Champions League and Week 7 Matchups

Football fans across the United States and Europe are preparing for a busy slate of matches featuring high-stakes European action and American football. As the UEFA Champions League progresses through its league phase, prominent clubs such as Bayern Munich, Arsenal, Manchester United, and Como are set to take the pitch for crucial continental fixtures.

In one of the standout fixtures of the European schedule, Bayern Munich will host Arsenal at the Allianz Arena on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. The match is scheduled to kick off at 8:00 PM local time. Mikel Arteta's Arsenal side travels to Germany looking to build on a winning start to the phase, though historical statistics show the Gunners have secured only one away victory in Munich, back in 2013.

Bayern Munich enters the fixture following a dominant 6-1 victory over RB Leipzig over the weekend, rebounding from a previous draw against Viking FK. Bayern will be without Michael Olise due to injury, but star striker Harry Kane remains available. Kane has historically proven to be a formidable opponent for North London clubs, having scored 15 goals against Arsenal throughout his career.

In another major Champions League fixture on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, Manchester United will travel to Italy to face Como at the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia. The match gets underway at 5:45 PM UK time, which corresponds to a 12:45 PM ET and 9:45 AM PT kickoff for viewers in the United States.

Manchester United faces several roster challenges ahead of their first competitive meeting with Como. Defender Leny Yoro is suspended following a red card against Atlético Madrid, while Patrick Dorgu, Manuel Ugarte, Benjamin Sesko, and Tom Heaton are sidelined due to injuries. Additionally, Lisandro Martínez is a doubt after sustaining a thigh injury against Leeds, with Luke Shaw and Kobbie Mainoo also listed as potential absentees.

Viewers in the United States seeking to watch the Champions League action can access English-language coverage through Paramount+, while Spanish-language broadcasts will stream on ViX. In the United Kingdom, television coverage will be handled by TNT Sports, with live streaming available via HBO Max and digital radio commentary provided by talkSPORT.

Beyond European soccer, the football calendar also highlights upcoming American football schedules. The NFL Week 7 slate features matchups including the San Francisco 49ers at the Atlanta Falcons and the Los Angeles Rams at the Las Vegas Raiders, providing fans with an extensive lineup of televised sports events.