| Match Summary | |
| Match | Sporting CP vs Galatasaray |
| Tournament | UEFA Champions League |
| Date | Wednesday, September 9, 2026 |
| Time | 3:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM PT |
| TV Channels | CBS Sports Network |
| Live Stream | Fubo, Paramount+, ViX |
How to watch Sporting CP vs Galatasaray in the USA
Sporting CP vs. Galatasaray will be available to watch live in the United States on Fubo, Paramount+ and CBS Sports Network (CBSSN).
Can I watch Sporting CP vs Galatasaray for free?
Fubo currently offers a 5-day free trial on eligible plans, although the length depends on the plan and offer available at sign-up. The platform’s current U.S. plan information shows a five-day free trial for the Latino plan.
Match Preview: What’s at stake?
Sporting CP and Galatasaray meet at the Estadio Jose Alvalade on Wednesday, September 9, in the opening matchday of the 2026-27 UEFA Champions League league phase. It is also the first-ever competitive meeting between the two clubs, adding another layer to a fixture that already carries significant weight at the start of the European campaign.
Leroy Sane of Galatasaray during the Turkish Super League 2026/27 match (Source: Ahmad Mora/Getty Images)
Sporting arrive in strong domestic form, having won their latest match 2-0 against Nacional and carrying a four-game winning streak into their Champions League opener. Rui Borges‘ team has also been productive in front of goal, making its attacking form one of the biggest advantages heading into the matchup.
Galatasaray, meanwhile, enter the game after a 3-2 victory over Basaksehir, but their European challenge comes with concerns over the squad’s fitness. Victor Osimhen, who has been one of their main attacking threats, is dealing with an injury concern after being forced off recently, while Wilfried Singo is also unavailable.
Sporting CP vs Galatasaray: Predicted Lineups
Sporting CP (4-2-3-1): Rui Silva; Maximiliano Araujo, Goncalo Inacio, Zeno Debast, Ivan Fresneda; Issa Doumbia, Sergi Altimira; Nestory Irankunda, Rodrigo Zalazar, Geny Catamo; Luis Suarez.
Galatasaray (4-2-3-1): Ugurcan Cakir; Ismail Jakobs, Abdulkerim Bardakci, Davinson Sanchez, Roland Sallai; Gabriel Sara, Lucas Torreira; Yunus Akgun, Aleksei Batrakov, Leroy Sane; Baris Alper Yilmaz.
What time is the Sporting CP vs Galatasaray match?
The Sporting CP vs. Galatasaray match kicks off on Wednesday, September 9, at 3:00 PM ET. Sporting’s official website lists an 8:00 PM kickoff at Estadio Jose Alvalade in Lisbon.
- Eastern Time: 3:00 PM
- Central Time: 2:00 PM
- Mountain Time: 1:00 PM
- Pacific Time: 12:00 PM
