Borussia Dortmund vs Villarreal Live: Borussia Dortmund and Villarreal CF will face each other on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, in a highly anticipated UEFA Champions League 2026-27 league-phase opener at Signal Iduna Park. The match is scheduled for 9:00 PM BST / 10:00 PM CET / 8:00 PM GMT (12:30 AM IST on September 9) and promises an intriguing battle between Niko Kovač’s Dortmund and Íñigo Pérez’s Villarreal.
Borussia Dortmund head into the contest on the back of three consecutive victories, including a thrilling 3-2 win over TSG Hoffenheim. Villarreal, meanwhile, have endured a difficult start to their La Liga campaign and remain winless after four matches, with two draws and two defeats. Dortmund will also look to draw confidence from their recent European record at Signal Iduna Park, while Villarreal will be determined to avoid another heavy defeat in Germany.
Borussia Dortmund vs Villarreal Match Details
Match: Borussia Dortmund vs Villarreal CF
Tournament: 2026-27 UEFA Champions League
Stage: League Phase – Matchday 1
Date: Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Kick-off Time: 9:00 PM BST | 10:00 PM CET | 8:00 PM GMT | 12:30 AM IST, September 9
Venue: Signal Iduna Park, Dortmund, Germany
Referee: Simone Sozza (Italy)
Competition Format: UEFA Champions League League Phase
Borussia Dortmund Predicted Lineup
Formation: 3-4-2-1
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Goalkeeper: Gregor Kobel
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Defenders: Joane Gadou, Waldemar Anton, Daniel Svensson
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Midfielders: Julian Ryerson, Felix Nmecha, Jobe Bellingham, Maximilian Beier
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Attacking Midfielders: Konstantinos Karetsas, Marcel Sabitzer
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Forward: Serhou Guirassy
Villarreal Predicted Lineup
Formation: 4-4-2
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Goalkeeper: Luiz Júnior
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Defenders: Santiago Mouriño, Logan Costa, Renato Veiga, Carlos Romero
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Midfielders: Nicolas Pépé, Pape Gueye, Santi Comesaña, Tajon Buchanan
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Forwards: Georges Mikautadze, Gerard Moreno
Where to Watch Borussia Dortmund vs Villarreal LIVE
United Kingdom
TV Channels: TNT Sports Network
Live Streaming: HBO Max, TNT Sports app
Kick-off: 9:00 PM BST, Tuesday, September 8.
United States
Live Streaming (English): Paramount+
Live Streaming: DAZN USA
Television (Spanish): TUDN USA, UniMás
Kick-off: 4:00 PM ET, Tuesday, September 8.
India
There is currently no confirmed broadcast information from major Indian sports networks or streaming platforms for this specific fixture.
TV Channel: No confirmed broadcaster
Live Streaming: No confirmed streaming partner
Kick-off: 12:30 AM IST, Wednesday, September 9.
