Today, Sunday, August 16, 2026, football stadiums will witness a number of anticipated matches in various tournaments, with the continuation of the first round of the ADNOC Professional League, in addition to a number of strong matches in Europe and friendly matches in preparation for the new season.
The UAE league competitions continue with two matches, as Hatta hosts Al Jazira, while Al Ain, the defending champion, visits Bani Yas, in the opening matches for both teams in the competition.
All eyes are on the upcoming clash between Arsenal and Manchester City in the Community Shield, while Paris Saint-Germain will meet Lens in the French Super Cup.
In Spain, Real Santander will face Villarreal, while Espanyol will meet Levante. Meanwhile, the friendly matches will witness prominent encounters, most notably Barcelona against Basel, Real Madrid against Schalke, Liverpool against Como, in addition to the Zamalek vs Modern Sport match.
Today’s matches, Sunday, August 16, 2026, and the broadcasting channels
ADNOC Pro League
Hatta vs Al Jazira – 6:10 PM UAE time, 5:10 PM Egypt and Saudi Arabia time.
Bani Yas vs Al Ain – 8:45 PM UAE time, 7:45 PM Egypt and Saudi Arabia time.
Charity Shield Cup
Arsenal vs Manchester City – 6:00 PM UAE time, 5:00 PM Egypt and Saudi Arabia time, on beIN SPORTS 1.
French Super Cup
Lens vs Paris Saint-Germain – 10:45 PM UAE time, 9:45 PM Egypt and Saudi Arabia time.
friendly matches
Barcelona vs Basel – 6:30 PM UAE time, 5:30 PM Egypt and Saudi Arabia time, via YouTube Premium.
Real Madrid vs Schalke – 7:00 PM UAE time, 6:00 PM Egypt and Saudi Arabia time, via stc tv sports channel.
Zamalek vs Modern Sport – 8:00 PM UAE time, 7:00 PM Egypt and Saudi Arabia time.
Liverpool vs Como – 9:00 PM UAE time, 8:00 PM Egypt and Saudi Arabia time, on ON Sport channel.
