This Saturday’s Global Football Marathon: Kickoff Times, Channels, and Commentators for Oct 18, 2025
17 October 2025
Football fans are set for a packed Saturday on Oct 18, 2025, as domestic leagues resume after the international break.
Today features action from La Liga, the Premier League, Ligue 1, Serie A, and the Bundesliga, with marquee fixtures including Barcelona vs Girona, Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund, and Roma vs Inter.
Across Africa and the Middle East, the African Super Cup final pits Pyramids against Renaissance Berkane, while the Saudi Pro League continues with Al-Ettifaq facing Al-Hilal and Al-Nasr meeting Al-Fateh. The day also includes Egyptian club competition action and other regional ties.
Kooora guides you through where to watch each match and who will be calling the action.
What channels broadcast today's matches?
BeIN SPORTS covers most major European leagues; streaming is available via the official platforms. In Saudi Arabia, matches air on Eight TV channels; other outlets include TOD TV, Shahid, STARZPLAY, Thmanyah, and STC TV. For international viewers, VPN services such as Nord VPN are commonly used to access broadcasts from abroad.
Fixtures at a glance
Saudi Pro League: Al-Ettifaq vs Al-Hilal (17:45 KSA, 18:45 UAE) on Eight TV channels; Al-Nasr vs Al-Fateh (21:00 KSA, 22:00 UAE) on Eight channels.
Premier League: Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea (14:30 KSA, 15:30 UAE) on beIN SPORTS 1 HD; Manchester City vs Everton (17:00 KSA, 18:00 UAE) on beIN SPORTS 2 HD; Crystal Palace vs Bournemouth (17:00 KSA, 18:00 UAE) on beIN SPORTS 4 HD; Fulham vs Arsenal (19:30 KSA, 20:30 UAE) on beIN SPORTS 1 HD.
La Liga: Sevilla vs Mallorca (15:00 KSA, 16:00 UAE) on beIN SPORTS 9 HD; Barcelona vs Girona (17:15 KSA, 18:15 UAE) on beIN SPORTS 1 HD; Villarreal vs Real Betis (19:30 KSA, 20:30 UAE) on beIN SPORTS 3 HD; Atletico Madrid vs Osasuna (22:00 KSA, 23:00 UAE) on beIN SPORTS 3 HD.
Serie A: Lecce vs Salerno (16:00 KSA, 17:00 UAE) on STARZPLAY and STC; Pisa vs Verona (16:00 KSA, 17:00 UAE) on STARZPLAY and STC; Torino vs Napoli (19:00 KSA, 20:00 UAE) on STARZPLAY and STC; Roma vs Inter (21:45 KSA, 22:45 UAE) on STARZPLAY and STC.
Bundesliga: Cologne vs Augsburg; Hamburg vs Werder Bremen; Mainz vs Leverkusen; Leipzig vs Hamburg; Wolfsburg vs Stuttgart; Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund on MBC Action and additional streams.
Italian Serie A and French Ligue 1 also feature key matchups with listed broadcasters including STARZPLAY, DAZN equivalents, and local channels in Italy and France.
To catch games from anywhere, you can use Nord VPN to access official streams if you’re abroad.
Live table and full broadcast list can be found on the linked full schedule.
Final notes and watch options
For fans in Africa and the Middle East, regional channels and streaming services provide options to catch every kick. The day’s schedule also includes African club competition action and the FIFA youth tournament matchups.
Whether you’re chasing results or the drama, today promises a football feast across continents.
Punchline 1: If you juggle this many kickoffs, you deserve a yellow card for excessive scheduling.
Punchline 2: My calendar just filed a complaint: too many games, not enough coffee.
