Matches and competitions
The fixtures, tournaments and finals worth knowing about: how competitions work, what is at stake in the big games of the week, and the stories behind famous results. Each piece explains the format and the history, so a match makes sense even if you follow only one club.
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Football Calendar: What's On and Where to Watch
The football calendar for 16 November to 20 December 2026: Premier League, Champions League, MLS Cup playoffs and the finals, with UK times and channels.
Football today and this week, 9–15 November
Football today and this week, 9 to 15 November 2026: the international break, with Nations League, WSL, League One and Two kick-off times in UK time.
Football today and this week, 2–8 November
Football today and this week, 2 to 8 November 2026: confirmed Premier League and Champions League kick-off times in UK and US Eastern time.
Champions League Format Explained: League Phase, Play-offs
Champions League format explained: 36 clubs, eight league-phase matches, top eight into the last 16 and places 9 to 24 in two-legged play-offs.
Football today and this week, 26 October – 1 November
Football today and this week, 26 October to 1 November: confirmed Premier League kick-off times in UK time and what is still unconfirmed.
Football today and this week, 19–25 October
Football today and this week: all 18 Champions League Matchday 3 games on 20 and 21 October, with kick-off times in Central European and UK time.
A Short History of the World Cup
From 13 teams in Uruguay in 1930 to 48 teams across three countries in 2026: how the World Cup grew into the biggest event in sport.
Women's Football: What Changed After 2022
A sold-out Wembley, a 32-team World Cup and prize money nearly quadrupled: how two tournaments changed women's football, and what the numbers show.