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Why Are There UEFA Champions League Games on a Thursday?

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Usually played on Tuesday and Wednesday, the expanded UCL has games scheduled for Thursday on the opening week of action.

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Why are there UEFA Champions League games on a Thursday?

Usually played on Tuesday and Wednesday, the expanded UCL has games scheduled for Thursday on the opening week of action.

·Madrid, Spain
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Why six Champions League games are taking place on a Thursday

Find out why Manchester United are playing Sabah tonight in the Champions League despite it being a Thursday.

·London, United Kingdom
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6 Games Today: Why Does the First Round of the Champions Have One More Day of Games?

Rafael Reis's blog explains why Champions will have six matches played this Thursday, including Bayern's debut

·São Paulo, Brazil
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Why are Champions League games being played on Thursday?

Discover why Champions League games are now played on Thursday, as UEFA extends the opening week to three nights to fit more fixtures and boost coverage.

·Dubai, United Arab Emirates (the)
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Gulf News broke the news in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (the) on Thursday, September 10, 2026.
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