Midweek Fireworks: Your Essential Guide to Wednesday's Global Football Schedule
28 October 2025
What’s on today and where to watch
Football fans have their eyes on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, as a slate of big fixtures unfolds across Europe and the Arab world.
Across Serie A, Ligue 1, the English League Cup, the German Cup, the AFC Champions League 2, and the Egyptian Premier League, supporters will have plenty to follow.
Top matchups include Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur, Liverpool vs Crystal Palace in the English League Cup, Juventus vs Udinese, Roma vs Parma, and Inter Milan vs Fiorentina in Serie A, among others.
In this report, KOOORA guides viewers through kickoff times, broadcasters, and announced commentators for a packed midweek slate.
For fans abroad, streaming options and official broadcasters are listed, with connections to beIN SPORTS, StarzPlay, Shahid, and Apple TV, plus regional networks for Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
Readers are also pointed toward VPN options to watch from anywhere, such as Nord VPN, ensuring you don’t miss a single whistle while your couch becomes a front-row seat.
Today’s notable matches
In Italy, Juventus hosts Udinese, while Roma confronts Parma and Inter faces Fiorentina, with kickoff times in Saudi and UAE time zones. In France, Ligue 1 action includes severalhigh-profile clashes with beIN channels listed for fans. In Egypt and the broader Arab world, the domestic schedule sits alongside international cups and continental fixtures. In England, the English League Cup features Arsenal vs Brighton, Liverpool vs Crystal Palace, and other ties, each paired with their usual studio and commentator lineups. Times and channels vary by region, but the central broadcasters include StarzPlay, beIN, and Shahid, among others.
Further down the card, leagues across Spain, Germany, and the Italian domestic calendar offer additional showdowns, with a mix of traditional TV and streaming options. The page also notes commentators associated with each match, delivering the usual color alongside the action.
Watch options and commentators
BeIN SPORTS remains a staple for many European leagues, plus streaming through the official beIN app. Other listed platforms include TOD TV, Eight TV, Shahid, and StarzPlay, each tied to specific matches and markets. In Europe, Reddit-style fan streams are not advised; official channels are highlighted for reliability and legal viewing. For those traveling or living abroad, Nord VPN is recommended to access region-locked broadcasts, though it’s always best to respect local broadcast rights.
Times are given in local Saudi and UAE zones for most Italian, French, English, and Egyptian fixtures, with some matches carrying alternate listings on Apple TV and other regional apps. If you’re chasing extras, the full table of fixtures and commentators is available through the linked schedule, with notes on kickoff times and network assignments for each match. And yes, there’s a dedicated section for the AFC Cup-style competition and the domestic cups across multiple countries.
Punchline 1: My fantasy football team’s lineup is so confused, even VAR would ask for directions.
Punchline 2: I don’t need coffee to wake up—watching midweek fixtures is enough to sprint the plot twists straight to the sofa. Now pass the popcorn and pretend you’re surprised when your upset pick actually shows up on the scoreboard.
