Barcelona face Feyenoord in Champions League opener: kick-off time, TV channel and prediction

FC Barcelona begin their UEFA Champions League campaign against Feyenoord at Camp Nou on Wednesday, 9 September 2026, with the Catalan side arriving as strong favourites after a perfect start to their La Liga season.

Kick-off is scheduled for 16:45 GMT in Barcelona. The match will be played at Camp Nou, where FC Barcelona will look to continue their impressive early-season form under manager Hansi Flick.

The game is the first match of the league phase for both teams and represents a rare competitive meeting between the Spanish and Dutch clubs. FC Barcelona and Feyenoord Rotterdam have faced one another only twice in official competition throughout their history.

Their previous meetings came in the 1974-75 European Cup, the competition that preceded the UEFA Champions League. FC Barcelona progressed after holding Feyenoord to a goalless draw in the first leg in the Netherlands before completing the tie with a 3-0 victory at Camp Nou.

There has been a clear contrast in the two teams’ domestic form at the start of the new season. FC Barcelona sit firmly at the top of La Liga after winning all four of their opening matches. Their most recent victory was a convincing 5-0 success against FC Valencia, underlining the confidence within their attack.

Feyenoord have also avoided defeat in the Eredivisie but have been held twice. Those dropped points leave the Rotterdam club provisionally third in the Dutch top flight, making their trip to Barcelona a significant early test.

FC Barcelona are regarded as the clear favourites to win. Their flawless league record and attacking confidence, combined with home advantage, are expected to allow Flick’s side to control the tempo. The pre-match assessment is for a composed victory for the hosts.

Africafoot’s prediction is FC Barcelona to win 3-0.

The match will be available through a range of broadcasters around the world. In France, it will be shown on Canal+ Foot and myCANAL. Viewers in sub-Saharan Africa can watch on SuperSport Premier League and New World Sport, while DAZN and Proximus Pickx hold the rights in Belgium.

In Switzerland, coverage will be provided by Blue Sport, with Ziggo Sport showing the game in the Netherlands. Spain’s broadcast will be on Movistar Liga de Campeones, while viewers in the United States can follow the match on Paramount+ and beIN XTRA.

beIN Sports will broadcast the fixture in North Africa. DAZN will carry it in Germany, Italy, Portugal and Austria.

Betting company 1xBet lists FC Barcelona at 1.10 to win, with the draw priced at 9.00 and a Feyenoord victory at 17.00. The figures reflect the expectation that the home side will begin their European campaign with three points.