Manchester City get their 2026-27 Champions League campaign under way against FC Porto - follow all the action live with ESPN.

Manchester City are in northern Portugal to take on FC Porto in their opening game of this season's Champions League league phase

City’s control of possession and territory throughout the first half largely pacified Porto, but intensity simmered below the surface. Relentless right winger William Gomes pressed Josko Gvardiol hard whenever he received the ball, a recurring battle that eventually drew a card for the City defender and led to a flare up in the tunnel at half time.

Live UCL league phase soccer from the Estádio do Dragão, where Porto and Man City face off on matchday one today, Tuesday, September 8.

Manchester City begin their 2026-27 UEFA Champions League campaign with a trip to Portugal where they take on FC Porto on Tuesday. Enzo Maresca was part of Pep Guardiola's staff when City last won the trophy in the 2022-23 season, and the Italian will be aiming for a repeat, given City's round-of-16 exit to Real Madrid last season.

Everything you need to watch FC Porto v Manchester City in the Champions League league phase, including the TV channel, live stream route and kick-off time.

Porto vs Manchester City takes place on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, in the opening matchday of the 2026-27 UEFA Champions League Phase. The match will be played at the Estádio do Dragão in Porto, Portugal,