Bayern Munich vs Arsenal: Champions League showdown at Allianz Arena
On 21 October 2026 the German and English champions meet in Matchday 3; Michael Olise is suspended.
Champions League Matchday 3 delivers one of the weekend's biggest fixtures as Bayern Munich host Arsenal at the Allianz Arena in Munich on 21 October 2026. The meeting pits the German champion against the English title holders in a clash many regard among the leading contenders for this season's trophy.
Arsenal will be missing Michael Olise due to suspension, a notable absence in their attacking options. Bayern, meanwhile, arrive with their attacking stars available—Kane, Dias and others expected to lead the home side.
Both teams are among the top five pre-season favourites for the Champions League, so anticipation in Munich is high. Arsenal travel with a strong lineup and the match is being billed as a spectacle; while a high-scoring game is not certain, anything is possible on a Champions League night.
Other big games on the same evening
At the Santiago Bernabéu, Real Madrid meet RB Leipzig, while Como are set to host Manchester United. Those fixtures, together with the Bayern–Arsenal game, complete a heavyweight programme for Matchday 3.
All ties in the third round are scheduled for kick-off times of 18:45 and 21:00. Fans across Europe will be watching closely as the group phase starts to take shape.
Photo: press material from the event
