
14 September 2023
UEFA Champions League 2023/2024 kicks off on Showmax Pro
Johannesburg, 14 September 2023: The anticipation is building as the 2023/2024 UEFA Champions’ League group stage commences on 19 September 2023, promising a thrilling season of top-tier European football. South African, Mauritian, and Lesotho football enthusiasts can rejoice as Showmax Pro proudly offers live streaming of the competition, courtesy of SuperSport.
Europe’s elite football clubs are gearing up to battle it out for the ultimate crown, with dreams of making it to the final, slated to be hosted at the iconic Wembley Stadium in London.
One of the most exciting developments this season is the return of Arsenal to the UEFA Champions League. The Gunners secured their ticket to this prestigious tournament with a remarkable second-place finish in the Premier League, marking their first appearance in the competition since 2017.
Adding to the intrigue, last season’s Premier League surprise package, Newcastle United, will be gracing the UEFA Champions League stage after a 20-year absence. They face a daunting challenge in a group that includes the formidable PSG, Borussia Dortmund, and AC Milan.
Reigning champions Manchester City, who clinched their first title with a memorable victory over Inter Milan in June, are determined to build on their triumphant season and defend their crown.
The group stage draws have unveiled thrilling matchups, with some of Europe’s football giants poised for epic battles. Here’s a sneak peek at the groups:
Group A: Bayern Munich (GER), Manchester United (ENG), Copenhagen (DEN), Galatasaray (TUR)
Group B: Sevilla (ESP), Arsenal (ENG), PSV Eindhoven (NED), Lens (FRA)
Group C: Napoli (ITA), Real Madrid (ESP), Braga (POR), Union Berlin (GER)
Group D: Benfica (POR), Inter (ITA), Salzburg (AUT), Real Sociedad (ESP)
Group E: Feyenoord (NED), Atlético Madrid (ESP), Lazio (ITA), Celtic (SCO)
Group F: PSG (FRA), Dortmund (GER), Milan (ITA), Newcastle (ENG)
Group G: Man City (ENG), Leipzig (GER), Crvena Zvezda (SRB), Young Boys (SUI)
Group H: Barcelona (ESP), Porto (POR), Shakhtar Donetsk (UKR), Antwerp (BEL)
As an official streaming platform for the UEFA Champions League in South Africa, Mauritius, and Lesotho, Showmax Pro is committed to delivering unparalleled access to the heart-pounding action and drama that this competition never fails to provide.
Whether you’re a die-hard football fan or simply craving top-class sporting entertainment, Showmax Pro is your gateway to all the thrills and excitement of the UEFA Champions League, courtesy of SuperSport.
Note: The UEFA Champions League is only available to live stream on Showmax Pro in South Africa, Mauritius and Lesotho.
About Showmax Pro
Showmax Pro is a streaming service available for Showmax subscribers in Africa that bundles the Showmax entertainment offering with music channels, news and live sports streaming from SuperSport.
Subscribers can live stream the latest seasons of the English Premier League, LaLiga, Serie A, UEFA Europa and UEFA Conference leagues, as well as FIFA World Cup qualifiers, every game of the FIFA Women’s World Cup and more. Subscribers in selected regions can stream the UEFA Champions League.
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