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MCI Champions League · League phase, matchday 8

Manchester City v Sporting CP

Manchester City host Sporting CP at Etihad Stadium in Manchester on Wednesday 27 January, kicking off at 20:00 UK time. It is matchday 8 of the Champions League league phase.

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Wednesday 27 January · 20:00 UK · Etihad Stadium, Manchester

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Match centre

The match centre fills in on the day, with the confirmed line-ups about an hour before kick-off, then the score, timeline and stats as they happen.

Where to watch

On TV in the UK

The UK channel for this Champions League game has not been confirmed yet. It appears here once the TV listings carry it.

In 2026/27 the Champions League in the UK is on TNT Sports except for the top Tuesday match each week, which is on Amazon Prime Video, and this is the last season of that split.

Getting to Etihad Stadium

Nearest station
Etihad Campus
tram · ~5 min
Away end
South Stand
blocks 113-115
City
Manchester

For the full travel rundown, driving, parking and the away end, see the Manchester City away-day guide, checked against the club's own pages.

More on this European campaign

Common questions

What time is kick-off?

20:00 UK time on Wednesday 27 January, at Etihad Stadium, Manchester.

Is it on TV in the UK?

Not confirmed yet. The UK channel appears on this page once the TV listings carry it.

Kick-off times and TV come from the fixture feed and the UK TV listings and update at every rebuild. Cup kick-offs move often, so confirm on the official site before you travel.