Thursday Night In, Goal Night In: The March 5, 2026 Football Schedule and How to Watch Everything Live
4 March 2026
What channels broadcast Thursday's matches?
Fans can watch the Premier League and continental competitions on beIN SPORTS, with TOD TV as an official streaming option. For broader access, NordVPN helps viewers reach broadcasts from other regions, while Shahid provides additional live options. Goal’s schedule page also serves as a handy hub for channel lists and announcers.
Today's schedule at a glance
Tottenham Hotspur vs Crystal Palace closes the English Premier League Round 29, with kickoff around 23:00 in Saudi time and 00:00 in the UAE. In the Saudi Pro League, Round 25 opens with Al Khulood vs Al Qadisiyah and Damac vs Al Riyadh across multiple channels. In Egypt, the Premier League features Mokawloon Al Arab against Al Ahly, among other late-evening fixtures.
The cup competitions heat up too, with the Coppa Italia and Coupe de France moving into quarterfinal action. AFC Champions League action includes Bangkok United vs Tampines Rovers in the first leg of the quarterfinals. For full details, consult Goal’s calendar for the day.
Key fixtures at a glance
Premier League: Tottenham Hotspur vs Crystal Palace at 23:00 Saudi time / 00:00 UAE time, broadcast on beIN SPORTS 1, with commentator Mohammed Barakat.
Saudi Pro League: Al Khulood vs Al Qadisiyah and Damac vs Al Riyadh at 22:00 Saudi time, carried by multiple channels.
Egyptian Premier League: Mokawloon Al Arab vs Al Ahly (and other late games) on ON Sports family networks.
Coppa Italia and Coupe de France: Lyon vs Lens in the French Cup quarterfinals, with Shahid offering regional access in some areas.
AFC Champions League: Bangkok United vs Tampines Rovers, first leg of the quarterfinals, on beIN SPORTS 1 with Arabic commentary.
Full schedule is available on Goal’s page with channel and commentator details for all listed matches.
Caption: A night of global football, where every kickoff could become a headline and every channel opens a door to the drama.
Punchline 1: If football were a sandwich, tonight would be extra cheese—lots of goals, and drama you can bite into.
Punchline 2: I told my couch we’re watching every match tonight; it replied, “Cool, but I’m starting a snack queue.”
