Bodø/Glimt vs Borussia Dortmund: Kickoff, Team News and Matchday Guide

Quick answer: Bodø/Glimt host Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, in Matchday 2 of the UEFA Champions League league phase. UEFA’s schedule puts kickoff at 19:00 UTC, or 9:00 p.m. local time in Bodø. That is 2:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 15, in Bangkok. The venue is Aspmyra in Bodø. UEFA has published an official squad list, but that is not the same as a confirmed starting XI or a last-minute fitness report. Recheck the match center on match day for lineup announcements.

When and where is Bodø/Glimt vs Borussia Dortmund?

UEFA’s fixture overview says standard kickoffs are 21:00 and labels its times CET. The match is listed at 19:00 UTC; on October 14, Bodø is on Central European Summer Time, two hours ahead of UTC. The two references therefore point to the same kickoff. If your calendar or broadcaster converts time zones automatically, verify the date as well as the hour: the match begins after midnight in Thailand and several other Asian time zones.

For a current match listing, updates, and lineup announcements, use UEFA’s Bodø/Glimt–Borussia Dortmund match center. UEFA identifies the venue as Aspmyra Bodø on the match-information page. Fixture times can be changed by the organizer, so the live match center should take priority over older listings.

Are the starting lineups or injury news confirmed?

As of October 13, UEFA’s match area includes an official squad list for both teams, but the accessible page does not identify a confirmed starting XI. A squad list records players associated with the competition; it should not be treated as proof that every listed player is fit, available for this particular match, or selected to start. The lineups are a separate match-day announcement.

UEFA’s official squad-list and lineups page names Kjetil Knutsen as Bodø/Glimt’s coach and Niko Kovač as Dortmund’s coach. It also links to lineup announcements through the UEFA match center and app. For confirmed injury or suspension updates, check statements from the clubs and UEFA rather than reading an absence into a predicted lineup or a training photo. No unverified fitness claim is included here.

Team-news check before kickoff

• Open the UEFA match center on October 14 and confirm that the date and competition match the fixture.
• Look for the section marked lineups or starting XI; do not confuse it with the competition squad list.
• For an injury, suspension, or late fitness test, look for a direct club or UEFA announcement.
• Refresh near kickoff if you need the latest selection; a predicted XI can change before the official announcement.

What makes this Matchday 2 fixture worth watching?

The clubs enter the match after contrasting first-round results. UEFA records Bodø/Glimt’s 5–0 defeat away to Bayern München on September 10 and Dortmund’s 3–2 home win over Villarreal on September 8. Those results are a snapshot of Matchday 1, not a forecast. They do mean Bodø/Glimt have an immediate opportunity to take points at home, while Dortmund can build on a winning start.

The teams have a recent European meeting to compare. UEFA says they first faced each other in Dortmund in the 2025/26 league phase, drawing 2–2. Julian Brandt put Dortmund ahead twice, and Haitam Aleesami and Jens Petter Hauge supplied the equalizers. The rematch is a new fixture in a new season, but the previous game offers a concrete reference point: Bodø/Glimt showed they could recover after falling behind in that match.

There is also a venue and travel contrast. Dortmund travel north to Bodø, where the match is played at Aspmyra. UEFA’s October 6 preview noted that Bodø/Glimt had won five consecutive European home games at that time, scoring three in each. That historical run is relevant context, not a guarantee it will continue. Form, opponent quality, player availability, and the match itself all matter; home records should not be turned into a prediction of the score.

How does the result affect the Champions League table?

This is a league-phase game, not a two-leg knockout tie. The 2026/27 format has 36 clubs in one table, and each club plays eight different opponents in single-match fixtures. A win adds three points, a draw one, and a loss none. After eight matchdays, the top eight qualify directly for the round of 16; teams placed ninth through 24th enter the knockout phase play-offs, while teams in positions 25 to 36 are eliminated.

That structure makes the points valuable without making Matchday 2 decisive on its own. A win would put either side in a stronger position early in the campaign, but six league-phase matches would remain after this round. The official UEFA standings are the right reference for current positions because the table changes as other fixtures finish.

Where can viewers follow the match?

Broadcast rights depend on the country, so a channel or streaming service available in one region may not show the game elsewhere. Check UEFA’s match page and the local rights-holder’s schedule for your location. UEFA’s match center offers match updates and promotes lineup announcements and alerts through its official app. Avoid relying on unofficial streams or reposted screenshots when you need accurate team news.

Supporters attending in Bodø should check travel, stadium entry, and supporter guidance with the clubs and local transport providers close to match day. The scheduled kickoff is not a substitute for current travel information. Away supporters should use communications from Borussia Dortmund and the host club for arrival and access instructions.

Quick reference

• Kickoff: 19:00 UTC, 9:00 p.m. in Bodø, and 2:00 a.m. in Bangkok on October 15.
• Venue: Aspmyra Bodø.
• Team news: UEFA’s official squad list is published; a confirmed starting XI is a separate announcement. No unverified injuries are stated.
• Recent context: Bodø/Glimt lost 5–0 at Bayern on Matchday 1; Dortmund beat Villarreal 3–2. Their previous Champions League meeting finished 2–2.
• Competition format: Matchday 2 of eight in the 36-team league phase; this is not an elimination match.

Checked October 13, 2026. UEFA’s league-phase fixture overview was last updated October 9, and its Bodø/Glimt–Dortmund facts preview was last updated October 7. Match schedules and team availability may change; consult the official match center and club statements for later announcements.