The football calendar for Wednesday, 15 April 2026, is packed with crucial fixtures across several major competitions, including the AFC Champions League, the CAF Champions League, and domestic cup action. Here is the full schedule of matches, along with the official broadcast channels and commentators for the Arab audience.
The action kicks off in Asia with the second leg of the AFC Champions League semi-finals. At 14:00 Mecca time, South Korea’s Ulsan Hyundai hosts Japan’s Yokohama F. Marinos. The match will be broadcast on beIN Sports AFC 3 with commentary from Rami Al-Sibai. Later, at 17:00, Saudi Arabia’s Al-Hilal welcomes the United Arab Emirates’ Al-Ain in another decisive semi-final clash. This high-stakes encounter will air on beIN Sports AFC 1, with expert analysis provided by commentator Abdullah Al-Harbi.
African club football takes center stage in the evening with the first legs of the CAF Champions League semi-finals. At 19:00, Egypt’s Al-Ahly travels to face South Africa’s Mamelodi Sundowns. Fans can watch this heavyweight battle on beIN Sports CAF 1, with commentary from Hazem Al-Sayed. Simultaneously, Tunisia’s Esperance de Tunis will play against Angola’s Petro de Luanda. This match is set to be broadcast on beIN Sports CAF 2, featuring commentary by Maher Al-Mahdi.
The domestic cup scene also offers exciting fixtures. The England FA Cup semi-final replay between Chelsea and Manchester City is scheduled for 20:45. This blockbuster match will be available on beIN Sports English 2 and beIN Sports Premium 1. In Spain, the Copa del Rey final sees Barcelona face Real Betis at 22:30. The showdown will be televised on beIN Sports LaLiga and beIN Sports Premium 1.
Additionally, the Saudi King’s Cup semi-finals feature two more matches. Al-Ittihad meets Al-Fayha at 18:35, followed by Al-Nassr taking on Al-Khaleej at 21:05. Both of these all-Saudi affairs will be shown live on SSC 1 channel.
