Where to Watch Arsenal vs Bayer Leverkusen: Laura Woods, Ally McCoist and TNT Sports Lead Champions League Coverage

Match date: 17 March 2026

Where to Watch Arsenal vs Bayer Leverkusen: Laura Woods, Ally McCoist and TNT Sports Lead Champions League Coverage

Arsenal fans are gearing up for a crucial UEFA Champions League Round of 16 second leg clash against Bayer Leverkusen at the Emirates Stadium, kicking off at 20:00 UK time. After a tense 1-1 draw in the first leg in Germany, where a controversial late penalty salvaged a point for the visitors, the Gunners have home advantage and are favourites to progress, with Gabriel Martinelli leading their attack with six goals in the competition this season[1][3]. British viewers have a wealth of options, headlined by TNT Sports and BBC Radio coverage, ensuring every moment of this high-stakes tie is covered.

TNT Sports 1 HD and TNT Sports Ultimate 4K will broadcast the match live, fronted by the charismatic Laura Woods, a veteran presenter known for her sharp wit and commanding presence on football broadcasts, having helmed major tournaments for ITV and talkSPORT. Commentary comes from the legendary duo of Darren Fletcher, whose measured tones have narrated countless big nights for ITV and BT Sport, and Ally McCoist, the former Rangers icon whose infectious enthusiasm and Rangers goal-scoring record of 355 strikes make him a fan favourite pundit[3]. Punditry features Karen Carney, ex-England international with 143 caps and a Champions League winner with Arsenal women; Martin Keown, Arsenal's defensive stalwart from their Invincibles era; and German football expert Raphael Honigstein, whose books and Sky Sports analysis have made him the go-to voice on Bundesliga matters. Reporter Becky Ives will provide pitch-side updates.

For radio enthusiasts, BBC Radio 5 Live offers punditry from Matthew Upson, the ex-England defender with over 300 Premier League appearances, alongside reporter John Southall. On BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra, BBC Sounds app and BBC Sport Online (audio), Kelly Cates presents with commentators Chris Wise and co-commentator Matthew Upson, while BBC Radio London has Harry Symeou reporting. talkSPORT and its app feature presenter Adrian Durham, commentator Jim Proudfoot and co-commentator Andy Townsend, the Irish World Cup star with vast Premier League experience at Aston Villa and Chelsea.

Arsenal supporters can catch exclusive coverage on the Arsenal App and Arsenal.com, hosted by Nicole Holliday alongside co-presenter Jérémie Aliadière, the former Gunners striker who netted 24 goals in 125 appearances before a successful coaching stint. Main commentator Dan Roebuck teams with Adrian Clarke, a cult hero for his Loftus Road days at QPR, for insightful analysis, joined by pundits Alexandre Lacazette, Arsenal's former record goalscorer with 71 strikes in 206 games currently thriving at Lyon, and Sonny Fodera, the DJ adding a unique fan perspective. Reporter Femi Koleoso brings Standard Sport credentials to the Emirates touchline.

Highlights will air on TNT Sports with Darren Fletcher and Ally McCoist reprising their roles. Sky Sports News and HD deploy reporters Marlon Irlbacher and Dharmesh Sheth, the latter a long-time Arsenal specialist, while Soccer Special features Paul Merson, the ex-Gunner with 423 appearances and a reputation for bold predictions.

Across the Irish Sea, Virgin Media Play (geo/R) and Virgin Media Two HD present Tommy Martin with commentator David McIntyre, Damien Delaney, pundits Brian Kerr (Irish football sage) and Richard Dunne (Ireland's most-capped player). The world feed uses Mark Scott on commentary, while US streamer Paramount+ has Kate Scott (formerly Abdo), world feed commentators, pundits Thierry Henry (Arsenal legend with 228 goals), Jamie Carragher, Clint Dempsey, reporter Anita Jones and former official Christina Unkel.

With Leverkusen boasting players like Alejandro Grimaldo (4 goals, 2 assists) and injury returnees Eliesse Ben Seghir and Aleix Garcia, Arsenal must capitalise on home soil[1][2]. For more on Arsenal's European journey, visit the official UEFA page[7]. Tune in to your preferred channel and back the Gunners to reach the quarter-finals.

Article generated: 17 March 2026, 20:13 GMT