Villarreal have two Champions League matches only seven days apart in October 2026. On October 13, they host Napoli at Estadio de la Cerámica. On October 20, they visit Liverpool at Anfield. The sequence covers Matchdays 2 and 3 of the league phase and follows Villarreal's 3 to 2 defeat away to Borussia Dortmund in their opening match on September 8.
For supporters who want to follow the club without getting lost in the full schedule, the October block is straightforward: first a home match against Napoli, then a trip to England to face Liverpool. UEFA lists both fixtures in Villarreal's official 2026/27 schedule.
Villarreal's two October matches
| Date | Match | Venue | Matchday |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13/10/2026 | Villarreal vs Napoli | Estadio de la Cerámica, Villarreal | 2 |
| 20/10/2026 | Liverpool vs Villarreal | Anfield, Liverpool | 3 |
UEFA's official Villarreal match page confirms the order of the fixtures. The team-by-team calendar also shows that the trip to Liverpool comes exactly one week after the Napoli match.
October 13: Napoli at Estadio de la Cerámica
Villarreal's first October fixture is at home. They host Napoli on Tuesday, October 13, on Matchday 2 of the league phase. UEFA identifies Estadio de la Cerámica as the venue.
The opening results add context to the fixture. Villarreal began the campaign with a 3 to 2 away defeat to Borussia Dortmund. Napoli also lost their first match, 1 to 0 against Arsenal. Both clubs therefore enter October looking for their first points of this Champions League season.
For supporters planning travel, tickets or their viewing routine, October 13 is the first fixed date to mark. Final kick-off time, stadium access information and any operational updates should be checked close to the match through official UEFA and club channels.
October 20: Liverpool away at Anfield
Seven days later, Villarreal switch from a home match in Spain to an away fixture in England. Liverpool host Villarreal on Tuesday, October 20, on Matchday 3, and UEFA lists Anfield as the stadium.
Liverpool opened their league phase with a 2 to 1 win over Atlético de Madrid. Before hosting Villarreal, they also travel to face LASK on October 14. That gives Liverpool another European fixture six days before the Anfield match, while Villarreal arrive from their home game against Napoli one week earlier.
In practical terms, Villarreal will manage a compact sequence with a change of country and setting: home in Spain on October 13, then a trip to England and a match at Anfield on October 20. For following the club's month, this is the central Champions League block.
Villarreal's full league phase schedule
| Date | Fixture | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|
| 08/09/2026 | Borussia Dortmund 3 to 2 Villarreal | Away |
| 13/10/2026 | Villarreal vs Napoli | Home |
| 20/10/2026 | Liverpool vs Villarreal | Away |
| 03/11/2026 | Villarreal vs Paris Saint-Germain | Home |
| 25/11/2026 | Slavia Praha vs Villarreal | Away |
| 08/12/2026 | Villarreal vs Sabah | Home |
| 20/01/2027 | Fenerbahçe vs Villarreal | Away |
| 27/01/2027 | Villarreal vs Manchester United | Home |
The table follows UEFA's official league phase schedule by team. It places October in context: after Napoli and Liverpool, Villarreal host Paris Saint-Germain in November, visit Slavia Praha, host Sabah, travel to Fenerbahçe and close the league phase at home to Manchester United.
Why the league phase format matters
The 2026/27 Champions League continues with a single 36-club league. Each team plays eight matches against eight different opponents, with four games at home and four away. After the eight matchdays, the top eight teams qualify directly for the round of 16. Clubs ranked 9th to 24th enter the knockout phase play-offs, while teams in 25th to 36th are eliminated.
Napoli and Liverpool therefore do not form a two-leg tie. They are separate opponents inside the same 36-team table. Points from each match count toward Villarreal's overall league phase position. UEFA's official standings guide explains the system.
What to check before each match
- Official kick-off time: verify the match page because detailed scheduling can be updated.
- Tickets and access: use official Villarreal, Liverpool and competition channels only.
- Broadcast: check the rights holder in your country close to the date because availability differs by market.
- Squad news: line-ups, suspensions and player availability can change over the weeks and should not be treated as final too early.
For October, the main reference is simple: Villarreal vs Napoli at home on October 13, followed by Liverpool vs Villarreal at Anfield on October 20. The rest of the schedule provides the context needed to understand where this seven-day block fits into Villarreal's European campaign.
