FC Porto vs Manchester City Live: FC Porto and Manchester City will face each other on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, in a highly anticipated UEFA Champions League 2026-27 league-phase opener at the Estádio do Dragão in Porto, Portugal. The match is scheduled for 8:00 PM UK time (12:30 AM IST on September 9) and will see two teams in strong domestic form battle for an important opening result in Europe.
FC Porto will look to use their home advantage and strong defensive record to challenge Manchester City, while the English side will begin their Champions League campaign under Enzo Maresca. With both teams aiming to start the league phase with three points, the fixture promises an intriguing tactical contest and a stern early European test for both sides.
FC Porto vs Manchester City Match Details
Match: FC Porto vs Manchester City F.C.
Tournament: 2026-27 UEFA Champions League
Stage: League Phase – Matchday 1
Date: Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Kick-off Time: 8:00 PM UK | 12:30 AM IST, September 9
Venue: Estádio do Dragão, Porto, Portugal
Referee: Szymon Marciniak (Poland)
Competition Format: UEFA Champions League League Phase
FC Porto Predicted Lineup
Formation: 4-3-3
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Goalkeeper: Diogo Costa
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Defenders: João Mário, Nehuén Pérez, Jakub Kiwior, Francisco Moura
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Midfielders: Alan Varela, André Franco, Gabri Veiga
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Forwards: Pepê, André Silva (or Santiago Giménez), Galeno
Manchester City Predicted Lineup
Formation: 4-2-3-1
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Goalkeeper: Ederson
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Defenders: Rico Lewis, Manuel Akanji, Rúben Dias, Josko Gvardiol
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Midfielders: Mateo Kovačić, İlkay Gündoğan
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Attacking Midfielders: Bernardo Silva, Kevin De Bruyne, Phil Foden
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Forward: Erling Haaland
Where to Watch FC Porto vs Manchester City LIVE
United Kingdom
Fans in the United Kingdom can watch the UEFA Champions League clash live on Amazon Prime Video UK.
Amazon Prime Video holds the exclusive first-pick rights for Tuesday night Champions League fixtures in the UK, and this specific match is not on TNT Sports.
Live Streaming: Amazon Prime Video UK
Kick-off: 8:00 PM UK time, Tuesday, September 8.
United States
Live Streaming (English): Paramount+
Live Streaming (Spanish): ViX
Television (Spanish): TUDN, UniMás
Kick-off: 3:00 PM ET, Tuesday, September 8.
