Wednesday Night Showdown: Champions League Fireworks and Saudi Pro League Action on Jan 21, 2026

Football fans are treated to a dense Wednesday schedule on January 21, 2026, as Europe’s showpiece competition returns to the spotlight alongside domestic battles in Saudi Arabia and Egypt. Expect dramatic goals, late twists, and more buzz than a stadium mic drop. And yes, if you blink, you might miss a goal—and a good joke about the referee’s playlist.

What channels broadcast today's matches

BeIN SPORTS remains the primary broadcaster for UEFA Champions League fixtures, with TOD TV listed as the official live stream. For Saudi Pro League and the Saudi First Division, rights are held by Thmanyah (Eight). Egyptian leagues and cups are shown on OnTime Sports. Fans looking to watch from anywhere can consider NordVPN as a practical workaround. Other listed options include TOD TV and Eight channels for Saudi coverage, with OnTime Sports handling Egyptian competition broadcasts.

In short: Champions League = beIN SPORTS; Saudi Pro League/Division 1 = Thmanyah; Egyptian games = OnTime Sports; global access = NordVPN. And yes, there will be a rerun of your favorite dramatic moment—somewhere between a volley and a VAR review.

Today's fixtures and commentators

Tonight’s heavyweight European slate includes Galatasaray vs Atlético Madrid, Qarabağ vs Eintracht Frankfurt, Marseille vs Liverpool, Slavia Praha vs Barcelona, Chelsea vs Pafos, Newcastle United vs Eindhoven, Juventus vs Benfica, Bayern Munich vs Union Saint-Gilloise, and Atalanta vs Athletic Bilbao. Kick-off times are shown in Saudi and UAE time, with commentators like Ali Mohammed Ali, Mohammed Al Mabrouki, Amr Al Khodari, Hafeez Daraji, Essam Al Shalawi, Bilal Alam, Ahmed Abdu, and Amr Barakat set to narrate the action. If your couch has a passport, you’re in for a globe-trotting night of football, with the drama traveling faster than my Wi‑Fi during a backup plan.

On the Saudi front, the seventh round of the Saudi Pro League also lights up the schedule with clashes including Al Ahly against Al Riyadh and other notable fixtures, all streamed on Eight channels. The Egyptian Premier League and Cup action continues to provide late-night intensities worth staying up for.

For full context and a complete table, you can “read the full schedule here.” The night isn’t just about the big names; it’s also about the little moments that become stories by the end of the 90 minutes—and maybe extra time, if we’re lucky.

In brief, KOOORA’s report lays out the day’s football feast: the matches, the channels, and the commentators who will try not to trip over their own whistles.

To watch the events live from anywhere, Nord VPN is recommended for those who want to pretend they’re anywhere but on the couch. And if you’d rather navigate with a guide, the official channels and schedules list everything you need to know for the night’s fixtures.

Punchlines to close on a high note

First punchline: Football is the only place where a sniper’s aim is measured in goals per minute—and somehow, the audience still loves the suspense more than the popcorn.

Second punchline: I told my fantasy team to stay calm; apparently, the players didn’t get the memo, and now I’m the one doing the cardio chasing goals—wearing my best confused face, naturally.

For the full, official table and all match details, see the linked schedule and the live channel list. And may the best team win (or at least provide the best post-match interview).