Chelsea are set to begin their Champions League journey against Bayern Munich on Wednesday, in a match where both unbeaten teams will be put to the test. Enzo Maresca's Blues have remained undefeated in the first four weeks of the Premier League season, while Bayern have not only maintained an unbeaten record in the Bundesliga but have also secured three victories.
The Blues are making a triumphant return to the pinnacle of European football, competing in the Champions League the first time since the 2022/23 season, when they were defeated by Real Madrid in the quarter-finals. They enter the competition as reigning Conference League and Club World Cup champions, having triumphed over European champions Paris Saint-Germain in the final of the latter.
Chelsea could see Cole Palmer back in the starting line-up in Bavaria after the England international scored a goal off the bench against Brentford on Saturday. As supporters gear up to watch the Blues compete in a different European tournament this season, here's how you can catch all the action.
When does the match start?The Bayern Munich vs Chelsea match is scheduled to kick off at 8pm UK time on Wednesday, September 16. It is one of four matches kicking off at that time, alongside Ajax vs Inter Milan, Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid and reigning champions Paris Saint-Germain against Atalanta.
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How can I watch the match in the UK?You can catch Chelsea's match on TNT Sports in the UK. Coverage will commence on TNT Sports 2, with pre-match analysis starting at 7pm.
You can also stream the match through the Discovery+ app if that is your preference.
Fans who can't catch the game live will have the chance to watch highlights on BBC One's weekly Champions League highlights show, available from 10.40pm.

Champions League football will be broadcast by numerous international broadcasters this season. In the United States, Paramount+ holds the rights, while Stan Sport is your go-to in Australia. A comprehensive list of rights-holders in other regions can be found on UEFA's website.
You can also keep tabs on all of the night's action right here with Mirror Football. We'll bring you updates from across Europe as all the goals go in, and we'll give you the latest on all the flashpoints from Munich and beyond.
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