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BBC Radio 5 Live commentary for the UEFA Champions League match
The UEFA Champions League match between RB Leipzig and PSV Eindhoven takes place on Saturday, 13 October 2026, with the main feed going live at 20:00 UK time. Coverage will be delivered through the BBC channel, where veteran broadcaster John Bennett has been chosen to provide the commentary.
Who is John Bennett?
John Bennett has long been one of the BBC's most reliable radio commentators, and his passion for football made him a go-to commentator for many live matches. He joined the BBC in 1965 and spent around sixty years presenting music, entertainment, sports and current affairs programmes across the network.
Throughout the 1990s he presented his own weekday morning show on Radio Ulster, combining music, current affairs and entertainment. His dedication to football has made him a familiar name at UEFA Champions League matches, where his reports give viewers a clear picture of the action as it unfolds.
Where to watch
The match itself streams through the BBC channel, with commentary supplied by John Bennett. This gives you the full play-by-play of the RB Leipzig v PSV Eindhoven matchup as it happens from 20:00 UK time on Saturday.
For more on John Bennett's career as a BBC broadcaster, you can read about his contributions to the network.
Article generated: 13 October 2026, 20:12 GMT