Aballou: A site made by fans, for fans

Kickoff Countdown: Tuesday’s Global Football Schedule, Channels and Commentators (Jan 27, 2026)

26 January 2026

Kickoff Countdown: Tuesday’s Global Football Schedule, Channels and Commentators (Jan 27, 2026)
Getty Images

Football fans around the world await today, Tuesday January 27, 2026, a day packed with high-profile football clashes.

In Europe, St. Pauli face Leipzig in the German league, alongside an Italian Cup last-16 tie between Fiorentina and Como.

Locally, the 19th round of the Saudi First Division (Yelo) continues, and Al Ahly take on Wadi Degla in the Egyptian league.

In this report, Kooora presents today’s matches, broadcasters, and the lineup of commentators.

What channels broadcast today’s matches and who will call the actions? Below is a compact guide to kick-off times and networks.

Broadcast channels for today’s matches

Saudi Yelo fixtures are streamed on the Thmanyah app. The Fiorentina vs Como tie and the Bundesliga games are available via Shahid and related viewing options. To watch from anywhere, consider Nord VPN for secure access.

For additional viewing options and mirrors, fans can explore the “Watch” service on compatible platforms as listed by organizers.

If you want to watch from anywhere in the world, Nord VPN can help you bypass regional restrictions with ease.

Today’s fixtures (27-01-2026)

Saudi First Division - Week 19 features Abha vs Al-Jabalain at 15:55 Saudi time (16:55 UAE) on Thmanyah, with Haitham Tahthout guiding the commentary. The Jandal vs Anwar clash also kicks off at 15:55 SA time, 16:55 UAE, on the same channel with Fahd Al-Anzi behind the mic.

Bundesliga - Round 16 includes Saint Pauli vs Leipzig at 22:30 SA time (23:30 UAE) on Shahid, and Werder Bremen vs Hoffenheim at the same times on the same network.

Coppa Italia - Round of 16 sees Fiorentina vs Como at 23:00 SA time (00:00 UAE) on Shahid as the broadcast pick.

For the full table and all fixtures, fans can visit Kooora’s dedicated schedule page for Tuesday, January 27, 2026.

Full schedule and channel details are summarized above for a quick glance, with a reminder to verify local listings for kickoff accuracy.

Punchline: If calendars had goalkeepers, today’s calendar would have a clean sheet—no offside surprises, just goals. Punchline: My social life scheduled itself around this football spree; apparently, Tuesday is now the new Saturday of football.

Author

Avatar

Michael Whooosh

I am Michael Whooosh, an English sports journalist born in 1986. Passionate about surfing, poetry, and beekeeping, I share my human and sensitive view of sports.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which channels broadcast today’s matches?

Saudi Yelo games are on the Thmanyah app; Fiorentina vs Como and Bundesliga fixtures are available via Shahid and related services.

What time do the matches kick off in Saudi time?

Key kick-offs include 15:55 SA time for the Saudi fixtures and 23:00 SA time for Fiorentina vs Como, with corresponding 16:55 UAE times for the first set and 00:00 UAE for the late match.

Where can I see the full schedule?

The complete fixture list is published on Kooora’s schedule page for Tuesday, 27 January 2026.