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Kairat vs Real Madrid preview: Prediction, date, kick-off times, venue, how to watch Champions League match on DAZN
It's Matchday Two of the 2025-26 Champions League season, and once again, there are some mouth-watering fixtures to look forward to across Europe.
One of which comes from Kazakhstan, where Champions League first-timers and rank outsiders for the league phase, Kairat, host Real Madrid in their first-ever home game in the competition.
The sixteen-time European champions, boasting the likes of Jude Bellingham, Vinicius Jr and Kylian Mbappe, will make the arduous trip to Kazakhstan fresh off an opening round win over Marseille.
The hosts made their Champions League bow in Lisbon, losing 4-1 to Sporting on Matchday One, but now get set for the biggest game in the club's history.
DAZN News has all the information ahead of Kairat vs Real Madrid.
Kairat vs Real Madrid kick-off date
Kairat vs Real Madrid will take place at 8 pm BST on Tuesday, 30 September, in the Champions League
That means that fans watching in the US and Canada can see the game at 3pm ET and 12pm PT, while it's a 7am kick-off on Thursday, October 1 for fans in New Zealand.
- Date: Tuesday, 30 September
- Kick-off: 3pm ET / 12pm PT / 7am NZST (October 2)
Where is Kairat vs Real Madrid being played?
Kairat vs Real Madrid will take place at Almaty Central Stadium in Almaty.
The ground is the biggest stadium in Kazakhstan, holding up to 25,000 fans and is the home to both Kairat and the national team.
Kairat vs Real Madrid - the key men
Kylian Mbappe - Real Madrid
One of the world's elite players, Mbappe was once again Madrid's saviour on Matchday One as he netted two penalties to see off Marseille.
The Frenchman already has 50 goals for Real and he'll be licking his lips at the prospect of facing one of the competition's minnows.
Dastan Satpayev - Kairat
The striker is the great hope of Kazakhstan and is leading the line in the Champions League, aged just 17.
The forward has scored 11 times for the club in 2025 and already made his international bow, he now has the chance to really put his name on the global map.
Kairat vs Real Madrid prediction
It will be a massive night for Kairat, but it's a true David vs Goliath occasion and it's hard to see the Kazakhstani minnows pulling off a major upset.
Prediction: Kairat 0-3 Real Madrid
Full Champions League fixture list for Matchday Two
Tuesday 30 September
- Atalanta vs Club Brugge
- Kairat vs Real Madrid
- Atletico Madrid vs Eintracht Frankfurt
- Bodø / Glimt vs Tottenham Hotspur
- Chelsea vs Benfica
- Galatasaray vs Liverpool
- Inter Milan vs Slavia Prague
- Marseille vs Ajax
- Pafos vs Bayern Munich
Wednesday 1 October
- Qarabağ vs Copenhagen
- Union Saint-Gilloise vs Newcastle United
- Arsenal vs Olympiakos
- Barcelona vs PSG
- Bayer Leverkusen vs PSV
- Borussia Dortmund vs Athletic Club
- Monaco vs Manchester City
- Napoli vs Sporting CP
- Villarreal vs Juventus
How to watch the Champions League in the U.S. on DAZN
Soccer fans in the US can watch select matches in the Champions League in Spanish language as part of their DAZN subscription package.
Between September 25 - October 3, 2025 new customers can get a 20% discount on annual subscription.
An annual upfront payment is now $179.99 reduced from $224.99, while paying monthly for 12 months is $15.99 (down from $19.99) and also provides access to 185 fight nights a year across boxing, MMA, PFL, BKFC, Glory and much more.
CBS has coverage of every Champions League match in English language this season. You can get more details and subscribe to CBS's Champions League coverage here.
Fans can watch extra Champions League games in Spanish on ViX. A selection of those matches are also available on UNIMÁS and TUDN.
How to watch the Champions League in New Zealand on DAZN
Every Champions League game during the 2025-26 season is streamed in high-definition and comes as part of a DAZN subscription.
An annual subscription costs $14.99 per month for 12 months and also provides access to 185 fight nights a year across boxing, MMA, PFL, BKFC, Glory and much more.
How to watch the Champions League in Canada on DAZN
Watch every game of the Champions League this season in Canada with a DAZN subscription.
There are three subscription options, offering differing selections of sports in each. Access to every Champions League match is included in all three package offerings, ranging from $29.99 to $44.99 per month (for 12 months)
