Champions League Parking in October 2026: Every UK Home Game
Where to park for every UEFA Champions League game in the UK this October.
UEFA Champions League Games in October: Parking Guide for Every UK Fixture
Six Champions League nights, four grounds and one shared problem: every one of them kicks off at 8pm on a weekday, right as the evening rush hour collides with tens of thousands of fans heading for the same streets. Manchester City welcome holders Paris Saint-Germain, Aston Villa and City both host twice in eight days, and Anfield gets its second European night of the season. Book your space now and your parking is sorted before the week even starts.
Here are the UEFA Champions League games being played in the UK this October:
Tuesday 13 October: Arsenal vs Lille, Emirates Stadium, 8pm
Wednesday 14 October: Aston Villa vs Fenerbahçe, Villa Park, 8pm
Wednesday 14 October: Manchester City vs Paris Saint-Germain, Etihad Stadium, 8pm
Tuesday 20 October: Manchester City vs AEK Athens, Etihad Stadium, 8pm
Tuesday 20 October: Liverpool vs Villarreal, Anfield, 8pm
Wednesday 21 October: Aston Villa vs Viking, Villa Park, 8pm
Manchester United are on the road for both October matchdays, away at Atlético de Madrid and Como, so their next Champions League night at Old Trafford is against Roma on Tuesday 3 November.
Book UEFA Champions League Parking
Midweek European nights leave little room for error. When you book ahead with JustPark, you can:
Know your space is waiting before you leave work, so there's no circling residential streets as kick-off approaches.
Choose from a range of price points, from private driveways to off-street car parks within walking distance of the ground.
Park away from the tightest restrictions around each stadium and avoid the risk of a Penalty Charge Notice.
Extend your stay through the JustPark app if you fancy staying on after the final whistle (subject to availability).
Cancel up to 24 hours before your booking starts if your plans change.
Arsenal vs Lille: Champions League Parking Near the Emirates Stadium
Book parking near the Emirates Stadium
Arsenal open their October with Lille in north London on Tuesday 13 October, having started the league phase with a 1-0 win away at Napoli. With more than 60,000 fans heading to Holloway on a school night, the surrounding streets fill quickly.
Restrictions to know before you set off:
Matchday controlled parking zones operate across the residential streets around the stadium, and on-street spaces are reserved for permit holders. Vehicles parked without a permit risk being fined or towed.
ULEZ applies across London 24/7, so non-compliant vehicles pay the £12.50 daily charge. The stadium (N7 7AJ) sits outside the Congestion Charge zone.
Allow extra time for road closures before and after the match.
Getting there by Tube: Arsenal and Holloway Road stations are on the Piccadilly line, while Finsbury Park is served by the Piccadilly and Victoria lines.
Aston Villa vs Fenerbahçe and Viking: Champions League Parking Near Villa Park
Reserve a space near Villa Park
Villa Park hosts two Champions League nights in eight days. Last season's Europa League winners take on Fenerbahçe on Wednesday 14 October, then Norwegian side Viking on Wednesday 21 October. The ground holds just over 42,000 and sits in a busy residential part of Aston, around two miles north of Birmingham city centre.
Restrictions to know before you set off:
On-street parking is limited around Aston and actively enforced on matchdays.
Temporary road closures come into force around the stadium, and roads in Aston get congested quickly before kick-off and after full-time.
Getting there by train: Witton and Aston stations are both close to Villa Park, with regular services from Birmingham New Street.
Manchester City vs PSG and AEK Athens: Champions League Parking Near the Etihad Stadium
Find parking near the Etihad Stadium
The Etihad hosts the headline fixture of the month on Wednesday 14 October, when Manchester City take on holders Paris Saint-Germain. Six days later, on Tuesday 20 October, AEK Athens visit east Manchester. With the expanded North Stand now open, the stadium holds over 60,000, so demand for parking on both nights will be high.
Restrictions to know before you set off:
Permit-only residential schemes operate across a wide area around the stadium and are strictly enforced.
Road closures come into effect immediately after matches to let crowds clear safely, so plan your exit route in advance.
Getting there by tram or train: The Etihad Campus Metrolink stop serves the stadium directly, and Manchester Piccadilly station is around a 25-minute walk away.
Liverpool vs Villarreal: Champions League Parking Near Anfield
Book parking near Anfield in Anfield and Walton,
Liverpool return to Anfield on Tuesday 20 October to face Villarreal, having beaten Atlético de Madrid 2-1 there on the opening matchday. With a capacity of over 61,000, Anfield is one of the biggest grounds in the country, and its residential setting around 2.5 miles north-east of Liverpool city centre makes matchday parking tight.
Restrictions to know before you set off:
On-street parking is limited in the streets around Anfield and is actively enforced on event days.
Expect temporary road closures and heavy congestion before kick-off and after full-time.
Getting there by train: Kirkdale station on the Merseyrail Northern line is the nearest rail option, while Liverpool Lime Street is around two miles away.
UEFA Champions League FAQs
When are the UEFA Champions League games in October 2026?
The October games fall across two matchdays: Matchday 2 on Tuesday 13 and Wednesday 14 October, and Matchday 3 on Tuesday 20 and Wednesday 21 October. Arsenal, Aston Villa, Manchester City and Liverpool all have home games in the UK during this period.
What time do UEFA Champions League matches kick off in the UK?
Most UEFA Champions League matches kick off at 8pm UK time, with a smaller number of early games starting at 5:45pm. All six UK home fixtures this October are 8pm kick-offs, so aim to arrive in good time to beat the rush-hour traffic.
Who's in the Champions League this season?
Five English clubs are in the 2026/27 UEFA Champions League: Arsenal, Aston Villa, Liverpool, Manchester City and Manchester United. They're joined by European heavyweights including holders Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid, Barcelona and Bayern München.
What is the league phase in the Champions League?
The league phase is the first stage of the competition. Thirty-six teams each play eight different opponents, four at home and four away, and are ranked in a single table. The top eight go straight through to the round of 16, while teams finishing ninth to 24th enter a two-legged knockout play-off. The league phase runs until Wednesday 27 January 2027.
Live Near the Emirates, Etihad, Villa Park or Anfield? Rent Out Your Driveway
Even if you're not heading to the game yourself, a Champions League night brings thousands of drivers looking for a space near your front door. With six fixtures across four grounds this October, and crowds of 40,000 to 60,000-plus at each, local driveways are in high demand.
Rent out your driveway with JustPark for free and earn money every time a fan books your space.
Earn more on matchdays, as hosts living near sports grounds earn 57% more on average.
Set your own matchday rates using scheduled pricing, so your space earns more on European nights.
Book Your Champions League Parking Today
European nights at the Emirates, Villa Park, the Etihad and Anfield only come round a handful of times a season, and the best spaces near each ground go early. Browse football stadium parking with JustPark, book your space before the week begins, and arrive relaxed, on time, and ready for kick-off.
