Tottenham open their UEFA Champions League campaign tonight against Villarreal in London. Below you’ll find the kick-off time, legal TV/streaming options by country, quick stats, team news, and odds.
Key Info
- Competition: UEFA Champions League (2025/26, league phase)
- Date: Tuesday, 16 September 2025
- Kick-off: 20:00 BST (21:00 CEST / 15:00 ET / 12:00 PT)
- Venue: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London
- Referee / VAR: Rade Obrenović (SVN) / Alen Borošak (SVN)
How to Watch by Country
United Kingdom
- Live: Prime Video (selected Tuesday first-pick ties).
- Also carries UCL: TNT Sports via discovery+ (majority of matches).
- Notes: Apps on mobile, smart TVs, Fire TV, Apple TV, consoles; free highlights on BBC platforms later.
United States
- English: Paramount+ (all matches live, replays on-demand; select games on CBS/CBS Sports Network).
- Spanish: Univision/TUDN/ViX (selected matches on linear channels; full coverage on ViX Premium).
Spain
- TV/Streaming: Movistar Plus+ (M+ Liga de Campeones), with access via Movistar and Orange TV.
Republic of Ireland
- Tuesday top pick: Premier Sports.
- Free-to-air options: RTÉ (typically Wednesday first pick) and Virgin Media (additional matches).
- Notes: Also available via respective streaming apps/players.
Australia
- Streaming: Stan Sport add-on (live & on-demand).
Canada
- Streaming: DAZN (exclusive).
Germany
- Streaming: DAZN (most matches).
- Tuesday top pick: Prime Video.
- Free options: Highlights on ZDF.
Global
- Everywhere else: Check your national broadcaster’s coverage via UEFA’s partners list.
Team News and Predicted Lineups
Tottenham
- Out/major doubts: James Maddison (ACL, long-term). Dejan Kulusevski and Radu Drăgușin have been listed as sidelined; Dominic Solanke is working back from an ankle issue.
- Kolo Muani is ready to feature for the first time and is likely to make his debut, as Thomas Frank confirmed during his press conference.
- Notes: Official squad news drops ~60 minutes before kick-off.
Villarreal
- Out/major doubts: Gerard Moreno (hamstring) among absentees; long-term injuries include Pau Cabanes and Logan Costa.
Predicted XIs (attribution — subject to change):
- Tottenham: Vicario; Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Udogie; Palhinha, Bentancur, Sarr; Kudus, Richarlison, Simons.
- Villarreal: Luiz Júnior; Mouriño, Foyth, Rafa Marín, Sergi Cardona; Pape Gueye, Comesaña; Nicolás Pépé, Moleiro; Ayoze Pérez, Mikautadze.
- Note: outlets differ; check official line-ups ~60 mins before KO.
Head-to-Head, Stats & Form
- H2H: First competitive meeting between Tottenham and Villarreal. The clubs last met in a 2010 friendly at White Hart Lane (Villarreal won 4–1).
- Recent context: Spurs aiming to start strong at home; Villarreal arrive with mixed early-season form.
- Spurs this season (league): 4 matches, 9 pts, 3 clean sheets, 1 goal conceded
- Villarreal this season (league): 4 matches, 7 pts, +5 GD (scored 8, conceded 3)
- Top scorers (current season):Tottenham: Richarlison (2), Brennan Johnson (2)Villarreal: Tajon Buchanan (3), Nicolas Pépé (3)
- Form snapshot:Tottenham: strong defensive start (3 clean sheets in 4)Villarreal: bright attack early (8 goals in 4)
- Odds (matchday snapshot): 1X2 — Spurs 10/11, Draw 27/10, Villarreal 3/1
- Weather at kick-off (London): cool and cloudy ~16°C; light breeze
Odds (today, snapshot)
- 1X2: Tottenham 10/11, Draw 27/10, Villarreal 3/1.
Prices fluctuate; check your bookmaker before placing a bet. 18+ please gamble responsibly.
FAQs
Is Tottenham vs Villarreal on free-to-air TV in the UK?
No. It streams on Prime Video, while most other UCL matches air on TNT Sports via discovery+; highlights are free later on BBC platforms.
What time does it start?
Kick-off is 20:00 BST (21:00 CEST / 15:00 ET / 12:00 PT).
Can I watch while traveling abroad?
Yes—use the local rights holder where you are. If you’re a subscriber traveling temporarily, some services support portable use within certain regions on supported devices.
Will there be 4K/UHD?
Select platforms and devices support UHD for chosen fixtures; availability varies by provider and device.