What are tonight's UEFA Champions League play-off matches? (20th of August 2025)
Europe's elite clubs fight for a spot in the Champions League group stage tonight, with the play-off round's first leg matches kicking off. Fenerbahçe, Celtic, Basel, and Bodø/Glimt all face crucial clashes that will determine their fate in Europe's most prestigious club competition.
The road to the group stage of the UEFA Champions League reaches its conclusion today, August 20, 2025, with four thrilling play-off matches. The stakes are incredibly high, as the winners of these two-legged ties will secure a place among Europe's elite, while the losers will enter the UEFA Europa League.
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Here are the crucial UEFA fixtures for today's matches:
Champions League Play-Offs (First Leg) - August 20, 2025
Fenerbahçe SK vs. SL Benfica: This clash of European giants is one of the most anticipated of the round. Fenerbahçe will look to gain a crucial home advantage against a formidable Benfica side.
- Kickoff: 22:00 TSİ (Turkish time), 20:00 BST (British Summer Time), 21:00 CET (Central European Time)
- tabii (TR), TRT 1 (TR), Sport TV5 (POR)
Celtic FC vs. FC Kairat Almaty: Scottish champions Celtic FC begin their campaign at home, hoping to secure a strong lead against a tough opponent from Kazakhstan.
- Kickoff: 22:00 TSİ (Turkish time), 20:00 BST (British Summer Time), 21:00 CET (Central European Time)
- tabii Spor 1 (TR), Qazsport (KAZ), TNT Sports 1 (UK), RTE 2 (IRE)
FC Basel 1893 vs. FC Copenhagen: A classic European duel awaits as Swiss side Basel hosts Danish powerhouse FC Copenhagen in a battle for supremacy.
- Kickoff: 22:00 TSİ (Turkish time), 20:00 BST (British Summer Time), 21:00 CET (Central European Time)
- tabii Spor (TR), SRF 2 (SUI), TV3+ HD (DEN)
FK Bodø/Glimt vs. SK Sturm Graz: Norwegian champions FK Bodø/Glimt will aim to leverage their home turf advantage against Austrian titleholders SK Sturm Graz.
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- Kickoff: 22:00 TSİ (Turkish time), 20:00 BST (British Summer Time), 21:00 CET (Central European Time)
- tabii Spor 2 (TR), TV2 Play (NOR), CANAL+ Austria
Fans can catch the action on various broadcasters, including TNT Sports in the UK, which is showing all four matches live. Be sure to check your local sports networks for specific broadcast information in your region. With the Champions League play-off heating up, every goal will be vital in these first-leg encounters. The journey to the final in Budapest continues, and these teams are just two games away from achieving their European dream.
