By Oisin Doherty
Copyright irishmirror
The Champions League returns with a bang as Bayern Munich welcome Chelsea to the Allianz Arena on 17 September 2025, looking to kick off their league-phase campaign in style.
Bayern, back as German champions, will be full of confidence at home; Chelsea, meanwhile, arrive with renewed optimism that they can do damage in Europe after last season’s Conference League and Club World Cup successes.
The Blues have also looked good in the opening weeks of the new Premier League season, and will be keen to build momentum ahead of Saturday evening’s visit to Old Trafford.
Here’s what you need to know about the game:
Where is the game being played?
Allianz Arena in Munich.
What time is kick-off?
The game will begin at 8pm this evening.
Is the game on TV and can I stream it?
The game is being shown live on TNT Sports 2.
Betting odds
Bayern – 3 / 5
Draw – 16/5
Chelsea – 7/2