Ever-present in the Champions League since 2012/13, Manchester City qualified for this season’s competition by finishing second in the Premier League.
Champions of Europe 2022/23City’s opening opponents on this occasion include holders Paris Saint-Germain and reigning Spanish champions Barcelona.
head coach Enzo Maresca won the Europa League twice as a Sevilla player and guided former club Chelsea to the 2024/25 Conference title.
Check Manchester City fixtures, results and squad for the 2026/27 season Champions Leagueas well as a look at the schedule.
Man City Champions League Matches Results 2026/27
Here are City’s Champions League fixtures and results for the 2026/27 season.
| date | Home of the United Kingdom | Opponents | stage | result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 8, 2026 | 20:00 | Porto (A) | League phase | W 2-0 |
| October 14, 2026 | 20:00 | PSG (H) | League phase | L 4-2 |
| October 20, 2026 | 20:00 | AEK Athens (H) | League phase | |
| November 4, 2026 | 20:00 | Leipzig (A) | League phase | |
| November 24, 2026 | 20:00 | Naples (H) | League phase | |
| December 8, 2026 | 20:00 | Barcelona (A) | League phase | |
| January 20, 2027 | 20:00 | Lens (A) | League phase | |
| January 27, 2027 | 20:00 | Sports (H) | League phase |
You can watch the full matches of the Champions League here.
Manchester City 2026/27 Champions League Standings
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position 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 : Promotion – Champions League (Play Off: Round of 16)
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position 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 : Promotion – Champions League (Play Off: Round of 16)
Man City 2026/27 Champions League Full Schedule
The knockout phase begins with the play-offs to reach the round of 16 in February.
| stage | date |
|---|---|
| Play-offs | 16/17 and 23/24 February 2027 |
| Round of 16 | 9/10 and 16/17 March 2027 |
| Quarter finals | 6/7 and 13/14 April 2027 |
| semi-finals | 27/28 April and 4/5 May 2027 |
| end | June 5, 2027 |
Man City confirm 2026/27 Champions League squad
Here’s City’s squad for the league stage.
| position | players |
|---|---|
| The goalkeepers | Gianluigi Donnarumma, Marcus Bettinelli, Geronimo Rulli, Max-Edgar Chabot |
| defenders | Ruben Dias, Marc Guehi, Rayan Ait-Nouri, Vitor Reis, Josko Gvardiol, Abdukodir Khusanov, Kaden Braithwaite*, Rico Lewis |
| midfielders | Elliot Anderson, Matthew Kovacic, Ryan Cherki, Jeremy Doku, Enzo Fernandez, Matheus Nunes, Ayyoub Bouaddi, Nico O’Reilly*, Phil Foden, Floyd Samba* |
| in front | Iliman Ndiaye, Erling Haaland, Allan Elias, Antoine Semenyo, Ryan McAidoo* |
An asterisk identifies List B players, consisting of players born after 1 January 2005 who have been eligible to play for the club for an uninterrupted period of two years since their 15th birthday, can also be made until midnight before each match.
You can also check Updated UEFA List A Teams.
When is the Champions League final?
The final will take place on 5 June 2027 at the Estadio Metropolitano de Madrid, which has been the home of Atlético de Madrid since 2017.
How to watch Manchester City in the Champions League: TV channel
TNT Sports and Amazon Prime Video have the live streaming rights for the Champions League in the UK.
Amazon has first pick for Tuesday’s games, with all other games shown on TNT Sports. BBC Sports also has outstanding rights.
How to live stream Man City Champions League matches online
Broadcasters have dedicated apps that allow fans to stream the games live: TNT’s HBO Max, the Prime Video app and BBC iPlayer.
Apps are available on a wide range of devices, including smart TVs and game consoles.
