Bayern Munich host Arsenal at home in the third round of the Champions League, in a match bringing together two teams looking to establish themselves in the league phase. Arsenal sit seventh with 6 points from two matches, while Bayern Munich are tenth with 4 points from two matches, having scored 8 goals and conceded 3.
Both teams are eager to continue their European dream, with Arsenal aiming to extend their recent winning run, while Bayern Munich want to make the most of home advantage and the crowd to achieve a positive result.
When is the Bayern Munich vs Arsenal match?
The match will be played on Wednesday 21 October 2026 at Bayern Munich’s stadium. Kick-off is at 20:00 Morocco and Algeria time, and 22:00 Saudi Arabia and Egypt time.
What channels are broadcasting the Bayern Munich vs Arsenal match?
The match will be broadcast in the Middle East and North Africa, including Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Egypt and the Gulf, on beIN SPORTS 1 according to the official beIN schedule.
In Germany and Croatia, the match will be shown on Arena Sport 1. Note that the channel may vary depending on the package and country, so it is advisable to check your local TV guide before kick-off.
Team line-ups
Expected Bayern Munich line-up
Expected formation 4-2-3-1, based on the last official starting line-up the team used against RB Leipzig on 17 October 2026, and is subject to change:
- Goalkeeper: Jonas Urbig
- Defence: Konrad Laimer, Dayot Upamecano, Kim Min-jae, Brown
- Midfield: Joshua Kimmich (captain), Aleksandar Pavlović, Michael Olise, Ismaël Saibari, Díaz
- Attack: Harry Kane
Expected Arsenal line-up
Expected formation 4-2-3-1, based on the last official starting line-up the team used against Nottingham Forest on 18 October 2026, and is subject to change:
- Goalkeeper: David Raya
- Defence: White, Ezri Konsa, Gabriel Magalhães, Calafiori
- Midfield: Rice, Bruno Guimarães, Ødegaard, Eze
- Attack: Saka, Havertz
It is worth noting that the last meeting between the two teams in our records dates back to 26 November 2025, when Arsenal won 3-1 at home against Bayern Munich in the league phase of the 2025-2026 Champions League.