John Bennett commentates on the Viking v Bayern Munich match, live on BBC Radio 5 Live

The UEFA Champions League matchup between Viking and Bayern Munich goes live today, Monday 13 October 2026, with UK airtime at 20:00. The match is carried on BBC Radio 5 Live, with John Bennett in charge of commentary throughout.

Who is watching and where

For those tuning in, the match is broadcast across several channels. The world feed and highlights run on TNT Sports, while the UK watches the action in HD on TNT Sports 4. Additional coverage is available on TNT Sports 9, TSN Malta 7 HD, HBO Max (UK only) and Paramount+ USA.

The commentator

John Bennett is the reporter providing commentary for this week's UEFA Champions League match. As a veteran BBC broadcaster, he has long been a go-to figure for football commentary, bringing his passion for the sport to countless live matches on the BBC.

He joined the BBC in 1965 and spent around 60 years presenting music, entertainment, sports and current affairs programmes. During the 1990s he hosted his own weekday morning show on Radio Ulster, combining music, current affairs and entertainment. His dedication to the sport has seen him become a trusted commentator across many matches.

Learn more about John Bennett's career as a BBC broadcaster.

Article generated: 13 October 2026, 20:00 GMT