Football fans in the UAE will be focused on the ADNOC Pro League on Sunday, August 23, 2026, with two matches scheduled for the second round. The first match will see Bani Yas take on Dubai United, while Sharjah will meet Al Jazira in a highly anticipated encounter.
The Egyptian Premier League continues today, with Al Ahly starting their new season against Enppi, in addition to El Gouna’s match against Modern Sport and Ceramica Cleopatra’s match against Al Qanah.
In the European leagues, Manchester City will play their first English Premier League match against Bournemouth, while Liverpool will visit Newcastle United, and Brighton will meet Aston Villa.
Barcelona will begin their La Liga campaign against Elche, while Atletico Madrid will host Villarreal, and the round will also feature matches between Getafe and Racing Santander.
In the Turkish league, Trabzonspor, led by Egyptian Mohamed Salah, will meet Istanbul Basaksehir, while Alanyaspor will face Besiktas.
Today’s match schedule and broadcast channels
ADNOC Pro League match schedule
Bani Yas vs Dubai United – 6:00 PM UAE time, via Abu Dhabi Sports Channel 1.
Sharjah vs Al Jazira – 8:35 PM UAE time, via Abu Dhabi Sports Channel 1.
Egyptian League match schedule
El Gouna vs Modern Sport – 6:00 PM UAE time, on ON Sport channel.
Al Ahly vs El Sharqia Enppi – 9:00 PM UAE time, via ON Sport channel.
Ceramica Cleopatra vs Al Qanah – 9:00 PM UAE time, on ON Sport MAX channel.
Premier League fixtures
Brighton vs Aston Villa – 5:00 PM UAE time, via beIN Sports HD 2.
Manchester City vs Bournemouth – 5:00 pm, on beIN Sports HD 1.
Newcastle United vs Liverpool – 7:30 pm, on beIN Sports HD 1.
Spanish League match schedule
Atletico Madrid vs Villarreal – 7:00 PM UAE time, via beIN Sports HD 3.
Getafe vs Racing Santander – 9:30 PM, via beIN Sports HD 3.
Elche vs Barcelona – 11:30 PM, via beIN Sports HD 2.
Turkish League match schedule
Trabzonspor vs Istanbul Basaksehir – 8:00 pm UAE time, on beIN Sports HD 2.
Alanyaspor vs Besiktas – 10:30 PM, via beIN Sports HD 4.
Italian League match schedule
Frosinone vs Juventus – 8:30 PM UAE time.
Torino vs Milan – 10:45 PM.
French League match schedule
Rennes vs Paris Saint-Germain – 10:45 PM UAE time.
