Thursday Night Football: European Showdowns and a Saudi Derby Light Up Oct 23, 2025

Football fans are in for a European night on Thursday, October 23, 2025, as Europa League and Conference League Group Stage action resumes, while the Saudi Pro League adds spice to the calendar.

Today’s schedule features Roma vs Viktoria Plzen, Aston Villa at Jo AHID Eagles, Lyon vs Basel, and a Saudi clash where Al Ahli host Najmah. This KOORA guide walks you through the fixtures, broadcasters, and commentators for an exciting evening.

The Saudi Pro League spotlight centers on the Al Ahli–Najmah game, a key clash as teams jostle for position. Across the world, channels and streaming services are ready to carry the action via beIN SPORTS, Eight, TOD TV, Shahid, Apple TV, and more. For fans outside regions, Nord VPN helps access the official streams.

In this report, KOORA lays out the day’s fixtures and the broadcasters so you can plan your viewing, from kickoff to final whistle.

What channels broadcast today's matches on Oct 23, 2025?

You can watch the European games on beIN SPORTS. The official streaming app TOD TV and the Eight network also carry different prime-time matches. In Arabia, Shahid and Apple TV host select games, with Nord VPN offering cross-border access if needed.

The Saudi Pro League games are shown on Eight, with extra coverage on other local platforms. For Italian games, STC and STARZPLAY pick up rights, along with Shasha on Iraqi TV. Outside the region, Apple TV+ is an option for some leagues via official apps.

Today’s schedule highlights

Saudi time slots feature Riyadh vs Al Khulood at 17:55 and Al Fayha vs Al Taawon at 18:00, followed by Najmah hosting Al Ahli at 21:00. In Europe, kickoffs range from 19:45 to 22:00 Saudi time with BeIN SPORTS channels carrying the action and experienced pundits on duty, including commentators like Nofal Bashi, Amer Al Khudairi, and others. The full list spans the Europa League matches: Fenerbahce vs Stuttgart, Lyon vs Basel, Jo AHID Eagles vs Aston Villa, Genk vs Real Betis, Roma vs Viktoria Plzen, Porto vs Nottingham Forest, and Nice vs Celta Vigo.

In the Conference League, Rapid Vienna vs Fiorentina, Hacken vs Rayo Vallecano, and Crystal Palace vs AIK Larnaca are on tap, with beIN Xtra 2 and beIN SPORTS 9 HD offering coverage. The full schedule is available on KOORA’s page linked below.

If you’re watching from another country, Nord VPN can help you access the official streams without leaving your sofa—the only thing between you and a goal is your snack choices.

Punchline 1: My fantasy team just filed a restraining order against the ball — it keeps running away from me. Punchline 2: If football were a language, today I’d be bilingual: I say “goal” with confidence, and the ball still travels to a different country.