Bayern Munich takes on Manchester City in the inaugural match for the FC Bayern Frauen at Sportpark Unterhaching. It also marks the beginning of the 2026/27 UEFA Women’s Champions League campaign for both teams.
Check out our Match Preview if you haven’t already. City will be a strong test for Bayern, but that’s just as true in reverse.
“Manchester City possess tremendous quality, a wealth of experience and real international class. That’s why we know we’re in for a particularly tough challenge. At
the same time, we’re really looking forward to kicking off this competition at our new home ground in Unterhaching, in front of our own fans,” said Bayern coach José Barcala ahead of the contest in comments captured by FCBayern.com.
Captain Glódís Perla Viggósdóttir is also looking forward to the challenge, and has full belief in the project Bayern is building — of which the stadium is just one component.
“I think what the club is doing here is incredibly appealing to future players,” Viggósdóttir explained (also via FCBayern.com). “It’s an investment in the future.”
As for Bayern’s UWCL slate this year? Call it a Murderers’ Row. But Viggósdóttir and her teammates are taking it all in stride: “This is the Champions League. You have to play the best teams,” she added. “The tough route could actually be really good for the team.”
Prediction: Bayern wins, 3-2. Read more about the matchup and Bayern’s start to the season in the Match Preview!
It’s Bayern time.
Match Info
Location: Sportpark Unterhaching, Munich, Germany
Time: 12:45 PM EDT
TV/streaming: Paramount+ (US), Find Your Country
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