Arsenal vs Bayer Leverkusen Champions League Clash: TV Channel and Kick-off Time

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Is Arsenal vs Bayer Leverkusen on TV? Channel, Kick-off Time and How to Watch Champions League Last-16 Tie

Everything you need to know ahead of the crucial Champions League encounter.

Alan Smith Tuesday 17 March 2026 07:10 GMT

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Arsenal will aim to sustain their pursuit of an unprecedented quadruple when Bayer Leverkusen visit the Emirates Stadium for the second leg of their Champions League round of 16 tie on Tuesday night. Mikel Arteta's squad restored balance late in last Wednesday's first leg, with Kai Havertz's penalty equalising Robert Andrich's early goal.

Arsenal now seek to build further momentum against their Bundesliga opponents, aiming to secure a quarter-final spot against either Bodo/Glimt or Sporting Lisbon. The Gunners are riding a wave of confidence after 16-year-old Max Dowman inspired a dramatic late victory over Everton at the weekend, extending their lead at the Premier League summit to nine points.

Here is a comprehensive guide to all essential details for the match.

When is Arsenal v Bayer Leverkusen?

Arsenal's showdown with Bayer Leverkusen is scheduled to kick off at 8pm GMT on Tuesday 17 March at the Emirates Stadium.

How Can I Watch It?

Supporters in the United Kingdom can tune in to watch the clash on TNT Sports 1, with coverage commencing at 7pm GMT. The match will also be available for streaming via the discovery+ platform.

Team News

Arteta continues to be without Mikel Merino due to injury, but there is potential for skipper Martin Odegaard to return. Jurrien Timber remains a doubt after limping off during Saturday's triumph against Everton. Leandro Trossard could be sidelined owing to a knock sustained in the first leg.

Meanwhile, Leverkusen travel to north London missing former Brentford goalkeeper Mark Flekken, along with Loic Bade, Lucas Vazquez, and Arthur Augusto. Kasper Hjulmand's side drew 1-1 at home against Bayern Munich on Saturday.