Champions League matchday 3: fixtures and prediction markets
All 18 Champions League matchday 3 games on 20 and 21 October, the US kickoff times, the biggest ties and how match markets work.
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Short answer
Champions League matchday 3 is played on Tuesday 20 and Wednesday 21 October 2026, with nine games each night. Most games kick off at 3 p.m. ET (12 p.m. PT); two each night start early, at 12:45 p.m. ET. The headline ties are Paris Saint-Germain vs Barcelona on Tuesday and Bayern München vs Arsenal on Wednesday. US prediction market apps list match-winner and outright markets on many of these games.
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Last checked October 14, 2026
The fixtures
Tuesday 20 October 2026
| Game | Kickoff (ET) |
|---|---|
| Fenerbahçe vs Slavia Praha | 12:45 p.m. |
| Sabah vs Borussia Dortmund | 12:45 p.m. |
| Roma vs Slovan Bratislava | 3 p.m. |
| Porto vs PSV Eindhoven | 3 p.m. |
| Liverpool vs Villarreal | 3 p.m. |
| Manchester City vs AEK Athens | 3 p.m. |
| Paris Saint-Germain vs Barcelona | 3 p.m. |
| Napoli vs Bodø/Glimt | 3 p.m. |
| Stuttgart vs Atlético de Madrid | 3 p.m. |
Wednesday 21 October 2026
| Game | Kickoff (ET) |
|---|---|
| Como vs Manchester United | 12:45 p.m. |
| Lille vs Galatasaray | 12:45 p.m. |
| Aston Villa vs Viking | 3 p.m. |
| Club Brugge vs Lens | 3 p.m. |
| Bayern München vs Arsenal | 3 p.m. |
| Inter vs Shakhtar Donetsk | 3 p.m. |
| Real Madrid vs RB Leipzig | 3 p.m. |
| Real Betis vs Feyenoord | 3 p.m. |
| Sporting CP vs LASK | 3 p.m. |
Times are from UEFA's fixture list (21:00 and 18:45 Central European time). Europe moves its clocks back on 25 October and the US on 1 November, so check the time again for the November games.
The games markets will watch
- PSG vs Barcelona: two former winners meet in Paris. A result here can move the outright winner market as well as the league-phase table.
- Bayern München vs Arsenal: the biggest game of Wednesday night, in Munich.
- Como vs Manchester United: the Serie A club hosts a famous name on Lake Como.
- Liverpool vs Villarreal and Stuttgart vs Atlético de Madrid: the other big Tuesday games. The top eight in the league phase go straight to the round of 16.
What you can trade
- Match winner: yes/no contracts on home win, draw or away win (soccer markets have three outcomes, so check which one you are buying).
- Champions League winner: long-running contracts that move after every round. See our 2026/27 winner markets guide.
- Goals markets, where an app lists them.
We don't type prices because they move by the minute. Check the live price in each app before you trade.
Where to trade them
- ProphetX: a sports-first exchange where you trade against other fans.
- Kalshi: a CFTC-regulated exchange with soccer match markets.
- Polymarket US: deep markets on big outcomes, in US dollars.
Which games each app lists can change, so check before you plan a trade. Availability depends on your state. The platforms' minimum age is 18; we recommend 21+. Trading involves risk; you can lose what you put in.
How a match contract settles
Soccer match markets usually settle on the result after 90 minutes plus stoppage time. League-phase games have no extra time. If you hold "Yes, PSG win" and the game ends in a draw, the contract pays $0. Read each market's rules for postponed or abandoned games.
Sources
Related reading
- Matchday 1 recap: the first Champions League markets of 2026/27
- Champions League 2026/27 winner markets
- Champions League live markets
Frequently asked questions
When is Champions League matchday 3 in 2026/27?
Tuesday 20 and Wednesday 21 October 2026.
What time do Champions League games start in the US?
Most matchday 3 games start at 3 p.m. ET (12 p.m. PT). Two games each night start at 12:45 p.m. ET.
Can I trade Champions League games in the US?
Yes, on CFTC-regulated prediction market apps such as ProphetX, Kalshi and Polymarket US, where they are available in your state.
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