Manchester City face FC Porto at the Estádio do Dragão in their opening 2026-27 UEFA Champions League fixture.

Porto host Manchester City at the Estádio do Dragao in Matchday 1 of the Champions League league phase. Both clubs arrive in strong domestic form, setting up a major European opener. Here’s how to watch in the USA.

Manchester City kicked off their UEFA Champions League campaign with a hard-fought 2-0 victory over FC Porto at the Estádio do Dragão, courtesy of a second-half double from Erling Haaland. After a scoreless first half,

Erling Haaland’s second-half header saw Manchester City begin the League Phase of their UEFA Champions League (UCL) campaign with a 2-0 win over Porto, who suffered their first home defeat of 2026 across all competitions.

Listen to BBC Radio 5 Live commentary, follow live text updates and keep track of the latest scores and match stats from the opening night of the UEFA Champions League group phase.

Porto vs. Man City start time: Here's how to watch the Champions League match on TV and live stream. The Sporting News takes you through all the information you need to follow the game.

The UEFA Champions League kicks off its league phase on Tuesday, Sept. 8, with some of Europe's biggest clubs in action.

Manchester City were made to work for their win over Porto in their Champions League opener, with Erling Haaland once again the difference.