Fenerbahçe takes a two-goal advantage into Austria as they face SK Sturm Graz in the UEFA Champions League third qualifying round second leg on Tuesday, August 11, 2026. The match kicks off at 21:30 local time (TSI) at the Liebenau Stadium in Graz, with live television coverage available in Turkey on TV100, according to reports from Fotomaç and Kanal 3.
Match Schedule and Live Broadcast Details
The decisive fixture takes place on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at the Liebenau Stadium in Graz, Austria. Kickoff is scheduled for 21:30 Turkey Standard Time (20:30 Central European Time). Football fans seeking television coverage can watch the match free of charge on TV100, which is broadcasting the fixture openly without subscription requirements. Digital viewers can also follow the action through the S Sport Plus streaming platform, as reported by Kanal 3.
For television viewers tuning in via satellite, Kanal 3 notes that TV100 operates on the Türksat 4A satellite via frequency 11837 MHz, vertical polarization, symbol rate 30000, and FEC 2/3. The channel is also accessible on major Turkish digital platforms, occupying channel 37 on Digiturk, D-Smart, KabloTV, and Turkcell TV+, channel 47 on Tivibu, and channel 30 on TKGS.
First-Leg Context and European Milestones
The winner of this tie advances directly to the UEFA Champions League play-off round.
Records compiled by Fotomaç indicate that this fixture marks the fourth all-time meeting between Fenerbahçe and Sturm Graz. Across their previous three encounters, the Turkish club has recorded two victories alongside one draw. Furthermore, the match represents Fenerbahçe’s 304th appearance in European club competitions and their 46th fixture specifically within the qualifiers of Europe’s premier club tournament.
Team News and Squad Availability
Ederson missed the trip due to a viral infection, while winger Anthony Musaba remained sidelined owing to ongoing muscle soreness. Despite these missing personnel, the squad retains the core group that established a clean sheet and a two-goal cushion on home soil.
Match Officials
The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) appointed Spanish referee Alejandro Hernandez from the Royal Spanish Football Federation to officiate the third qualifying round second leg, as detailed in Fotomaç’s pre-match coverage. Hernandez will oversee proceedings on the pitch as Sturm Graz attempts an uphill comeback against the visiting Turkish side.
Next Steps and Subsequent Fixtures
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