How to watch Manchester City vs Borussia Dortmund: free streams, TV details for Champions League 2025/26 game as Erling Haaland faces his former club

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Erling Haaland of Manchester City scores the winning goal during the UEFA Champions League group G match between Manchester City and Borussia Dortmund at Etihad Stadium on September 14, 2022 in Manchester, United Kingdom.
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Manchester City take on Borussia Dortmund in the standout fixture of Wednesday’s Champions League 2025/26 slate.Both sides sit on seven points after three games in the league phase and will be looking to strengthen their claim for a top-eight spot with a win tonight.

Dortmund, in particular, will be well aware of the threat posed by Erling Haaland — the Norwegian striker who scored an astonishing 86 goals in 89 appearances during his time in Germany. His record this season already exceeds a goal per game, and given he’s only failed to score in two matches so far, it would be a surprise if he doesn’t find the net tonight.

The Cityzens, however, would be wise to approach this clash with caution. Die Borussen have lost just once all season, and while they lack a forward who can match Haaland’s prolific output, Serhou Guirassy is more than capable of causing problems. The 29-year-old bagged 13 goals in last season’s Champions League and has scored at least 30 across all competitions in each of the past two campaigns.

Both sides are also set to receive timely boosts on the injury front. City are expected to welcome Rodri back into the starting XI, while Nico Schlotterbeck returns for Dortmund after recovering from a bout of flu.

Read on to find out all the ways you can watch Manchester City vs Borussia Dortmund in the 2025/26 Champions League — including free streaming options.

Can I watch Manchester City vs Borussia Dortmund free of charge?

Yes. Manchester City vs Borussia Dortmund is available on RTE2 with streaming via RTE Player. You don't even need to register just click the link and stream Wednesday's game.

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How to watch Manchester City vs Borussia Dortmund live streams in the US

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As with all Champions League games, Manchester City vs Borussia Dortmund is on Paramount Plus in the USA.

A subscription to Paramount Plus starts at $7.99/month, rising to $12.99 to remove ads. You can save on either package by committing to a yearly subscription.

Outside of the US for the game? Use a VPN to watch Paramount Plus from abroad.

How to watch Manchester City vs Borussia Dortmund live streams in the UK

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The Manchester City vs Borussia Dortmund game is on TNT Sports 1 in the UK.

You can get the channel by adding TNT Sports to your Sky, Virgin Media or EE TV package, or by paying £30.99/month for a Discovery+ plan that includes TNT Sports.

Traveling away from the UK right now? Use a VPN to watch Discovery+ from abroad while you're away from home.

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Can I watch Manchester City vs Borussia Dortmund on my mobile?

Of course, most broadcasters have streaming services that you can access through mobile apps or via your phone's browser.

You can also stay up-to-date with key 2025/26 Champions League moments on the official social media channels on X/Twitter (@ChampionsLeague), Instagram (@ChampionsLeague), TikTok (@ChampionsLeague) and UEFA's YouTube (@UEFA).

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Jacob Jones
Jacob Jones

Jacob is a journalist and editor based in the UK. He has written articles for Football League World and previously worked at Yeovil Town Football Club. His specialties are all things sport and streaming services.

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