Manchester City Faces AS Monaco in Champions League Clash on Oct. 1

MONACO, Monaco — Manchester City will face AS Monaco on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025, at the Stade Louis-II as both teams look to kickstart their UEFA Champions League campaigns. City hopes to build on a recent victory against Napoli, while Monaco seeks redemption after a disappointing start to the season.

With this match being their first meeting since the 2016-17 season, City aims to solidify their status as strong contenders in Europe. Last year, they experienced an early exit from the competition and are eager to prove themselves this time around.

Pep Guardiola‘s squad comes into the match with the weight of past performances on their shoulders. Despite winning the Champions League in 2023, City struggled away from home in European competitions during the 2024-25 season. The game against Monaco will be crucial for both confidence and standing in the group.

Manchester City secured a win against Napoli two weeks ago, taking advantage of their opponent’s red card. The Cityzens now face a stern test against Monaco, who recently suffered a heavy 4-1 defeat to Club Brugge. “Every game in the Champions League is tough, and we must see this as an opportunity to regain our momentum,” Guardiola stated ahead of the match.

Fans in the United Kingdom can catch the game on TNT Sports 2, with live streaming available through discovery+ and the Amazon Prime Video platform. In the U.S., Paramount+ holds broadcasting rights, alongside options such as TUDN and Univision. Canadian viewers can tune in via DAZN.

AS Monaco’s lineup will feature players like Philipp Koehn and Takumi Minamino, while City fields a squad led by star striker Erling Haaland. The clash promises excitement as both teams aim to secure their first points in the Champions League this season.

The match kicks off at 3 p.m. ET, and anticipation is building among fans and analysts alike as they prepare for what could be a thrilling encounter.