Juventus welcome Borussia Dortmund to Turin on Tuesday night, with the Champions League spotlight fixed firmly on the Juventus Stadium.
The Old Lady has started the 2025/26 campaign on the right foot, rattling off three straight wins. Igor Tudor’s men have come out on top in four of their last six competitive clashes, with the only stumbles coming in the Club World Cup.
Juventus' defense has still looked steadier this term—the three goals they conceded in the 4-3 win over Inter Milan on the weekend was the first time in the league that the defence was breached.
Meanwhile, Dortmund will be eager to wash away the bitter taste from last year’s Champions League quarterfinal. Barcelona thumped them 4-0 in the first leg, and a spirited 3-1 win in the return fixture wasn’t nearly enough to flip the script.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the weekly schedule.
Juventus vs. Borussia Dortmund live stream, TV channel
Here's how to watch this Champions League match in the U.S.:
TV channel: N/A
Live stream: Paramount+
This game is not available for live TV broadcast in English language in the U.S. Streaming options are available on Paramount+.
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What time does Juventus vs. Borussia Dortmund kick off?
This Champions League clash takes place at the Allianz Stadium in Turin, Italy and kicks off on Tuesday, September 16 at 9:00 p.m. (CEST) local time.
Here's how that time translates across the U.S.:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Tue, Sept. 16 | 3:00 p.m. |
| Central Time | Tue, Sept. 16 | 2:00 p.m. |
| Mountain Time | Tue, Sept. 16 | 1:00 p.m. |
| Pacific Time | Tue, Sept. 16 | 12:00 p.m. |
Juventus vs. Borussia Dortmund lineups, team news
Juventus are set to have a near full-strength squad at their disposal, and unless any last-minute knocks crop up, Bremer looks primed to anchor the back three alongside Federico Gatti and Lloyd Kelly.
In the engine room, Manuel Locatelli’s knack for keeping his cool under pressure will be worth its weight in gold, with Khephren Thuram tipped to slot in beside him.
Up top, the attack could be spearheaded by the pairing of Jonathan David and Dusan Vlahovic, with the lively Kenan Yildiz expected to provide an extra spark in support.
Juventus predicted XI (3-4-1-2, right to left): Di Gregorio (GK) — Gatti, Bremer, Kelly — Kalulu, Locatelli, Thuram, McKennie — Yildiz — Vlahovic, David.
Injured: None.
Suspended: None.
Borussia Dortmund’s defensive resilience has been eye-catching, especially since the squad has had to make do without Emre Can, Niklas Sule, and Nico Schlotterbeck at the back.
With Niko Kovac short on choices, the likely solution could be a three-man rearguard featuring Aaron Anselmino, Waldemar Anton, and Ramy Bensebaini.
Further up the pitch, Jobe Bellingham will get his shot to shine on the continental stage, carrying the responsibility of linking play and giving striker Serhou Guirassy the platform to do damage.
Borussia Dortmund predicted XI (3-4-2-1, right to left): Kobel (GK) — Anselmino, Anton, Bensebaini — Couto, Sabitzer, Bellingham, Svensson — Brandt, Beier — Guirassy.
Injured: Emre Can, Niklas Sule, Nico Schlotterbeck.
Suspended: None.
Champions League fixture schedule this week
All times are in ET
Tuesday, September 16
- PSV Eindhoven vs. Union SG (12:45 p.m.)
- Athletic Bilbao vs. Arsenal (12:45 p.m.)
- Juventus vs. Borussia Dortmund (3:00 p.m.)
- Benfica vs. Qarabağ FK (3:00 p.m.)
- Real Madrid vs. Marseille (3:00 p.m.)
- Tottenham Hotspur vs. Villarreal (3:00 p.m.)
Wednesday, September 17
- Slavia Prague vs. FK Bodø/Glimt (12:45 p.m.)
- Olympiacos vs. Pafos FC (12:45 p.m.)
- Liverpool vs. Atlético Madrid (3:00 p.m.)
- Paris Saint-Germain vs. Atalanta (3:00 p.m.)
- Bayern Munich vs. Chelsea (3:00 p.m.)
- Ajax Amsterdam vs. Inter Milan (3:00 p.m.)
Thursday, September 18
- Club Brugge vs. AS Monaco (12:45 p.m.)
- FC Copenhagen vs. Bayer Leverkusen (12:45 p.m.)
- Newcastle United vs. Barcelona (3:00 p.m.)
- Eintracht Frankfurt vs. Galatasaray (3:00 p.m.)
- Manchester City vs. Napoli (3:00 p.m.)
- Sporting CP vs. Kairat (3:00 p.m.)