September is upon us, and the intensity is increasing with every week. The Champions League qualifying playoffs have ended, and we already have draws for the group stage.
Lovers of international football are about to get their fill of national team games. Make sure you follow the upcoming football events in September 2025.
Major Upcoming Football Fixtures in September 2025
When we talk about top-notch tournaments, the Champions League and the Europa League come to mind first. The best teams from their respective domestic championships strive to redeem the ultimate trophy. Check out the predictions and events to keep track of this month.Â
Champions League
After the new format was introduced earlier in 2025, fans are satisfied. Instead of traditional group stages, we will see thrilling matches and unforgettable nights.
It’s difficult to say which club got the best draw. Given the nature of the Champions League, predicting a winner will be tricky. However, we think Liverpool, Barcelona, Real Madrid, and PSG will be the favourites. So gear up and have a look at these fixtures.
- Juventus vs Dortmund – September 16.
- Bayern Munich vs Chelsea – September 17.
- Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid – September 17.
Europa League
The Europa League got more coverage and attention from the clubs once it was decided that the winner would directly qualify for the Champions League. Even in the group stage, we found numerous high-quality matches.
This edition will see teams like Aston Villa, Stuttgart, and Bologna vying for the top spots. Below, we’ve picked the most anticipated games of September.Â
- Braga vs Feyenoord – September 24.
- Aston Villa vs Bologna – September 25.
- Stuttgart vs Celta Vigo – September 25.
Top European Competitions in September 2025
European competitions are officially underway. We can already see a general picture of how the action will unfold during the following campaign. Let’s explore each of the European top-tier leagues separately.
Premier League
After their phenomenal transfer window, Liverpool are the sole leaders of the Premier League with nine points. Man City are still struggling, as Pep Guardiola’s men have only grabbed a single victory after three rounds.
Manchester United will try to fight for the ultimate spots. In the last round, they snatched a last-minute win against Burnley that should boost their confidence. Check out these exciting PL fixtures for the upcoming weeks.
- Man City vs Manchester United – September 14.
- Liverpool vs Everton – September 20.
- Newcastle vs Arsenal – September 28.
Bundesliga
As was expected, Bayern delivered a dominant start, beating Leipzig 6-0 in the opener and then defeating Augsburg 2-3 on the road. Leverkusen are without a win under new head coach Erik ten Hag. Eintracht and Koln have also surprisingly emerged victorious after the initial two rounds. Make sure to check these matches in the next few weeks:
- Bayern Munich vs Hamburger – September 13.
- Leverkusen vs Gladbach – September 21.
- Dortmund vs Wolfsburg – September 21.
Serie A
Napoli and Juventus have started the campaign strong, winning both matches and keeping a clean sheet. Inter and Milan lack consistency, but will also be contenders for the Scudetto. Here’s what’s definitely worth your attention this month.
- Juventus vs Inter – September 13.
- Fiorentina vs Napoli – September 13.
- Milan vs Napoli – September 28.
LaLiga
Under Xabi Alonso, Real Madrid are the only team, alongside Bilbao, who have yet to drop a point. Barcelona started strong, but were held against Rayo Vallecano (0-1).
Atletico are struggling and Diego Simeone’s men are without a win after three games. The quality of their gameplay has deteriorated notably, and even finishing in the top four could be a problem. With that said, here are your top upcoming matches:
- Real Sociedad vs Real Madrid – September 13.
- Atletico Madrid vs Villareal – September 13.
- Barcelona vs Valencia – September 14.
Ligue 1
After three rounds, only PSG and Lyon are on a perfect run, having collected nine points. Of course, Luis Enrique’s men are major contenders to win the title again, but we shouldn’t exclude dark horses like Marseille, Monaco, and Lille. Here are some exciting games to watch after the international break:
- Rennes vs Lyon – September 14.
- Marseille vs PSG – September 21.
- Lille vs Lyon – September 28.
Additional Sports Events to Consider
Alongside the major events and competitions, you’ll be delighted to see more national teams playing against each other. Below, we will be covering WC Qualifiers for Europe, South America, and Africa.
WC 2026 Qualifiers – Europe
While certain groups have already started the action, some teams have yet to play their first qualifier. Spain, France, Germany, and Portugal (one of the top candidates to claim the trophy at the World Cup 2026) will kick off. Don’t miss any of the action:
- Slovakia vs Germany – September 4.
- Serbia vs England – September 9.
- Hungary vs Portugal – September 9.
WC 2026 Qualifiers – South America
With only two rounds remaining in the South American WC qualifying stage, Argentina are guaranteed to finish first. Venezuela and Bolivia still maintain mathematical chances, but finishing sixth looks far from possible for them. Have a look at the fixtures below:
- Argentina vs Venezuela – September 5.
- Brazil vs Chile – September 5.
- Ecuador vs Argentina – September 10.
WC 2026 Qualifiers – Africa
With half of the events already finished in the World Cup Qualifiers in Africa, we can already see some insights. Egypt, Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, and the Ivory Coast will likely secure the first spot. However, there will be fierce competition for second place. Below you can see the top games for the September international break.Â
- Guinea vs Algeria – September 8.
- Gabon vs Ivory Coast – September 9.
- South Africa vs Nigeria – September 9.
