What channel is Arsenal v Shakhtar Donetsk Champions League match on? TV coverage, live stream and kick-off time

Why isn't Arsenal vs Shakhtar Donetsk on TNT Sports tonight?

Arsenal are back in Champions League action tonight, Tuesday (October 22) when they host Shakhtar Donetsk - even if you'll be required to search to watch the game live.

Prologue

The Gunners return to Champions League action against the side from Ukraine at the Emirates, as Mikel Arteta's side look to get back to winning ways after their disappointing 2-0 defeat on the south coast at the hands of Bournemouth on Saturday. 

Arteta's side were previously unbeaten so far in all competitions this season prior to their defeat to the Cherries in the Premier League on Saturday night.

William Saliba's first-half red card made it a night to forget as the North Londoners conceded two second half goals when down to 10 men, as they missed the chance to move to the top of the table.

Arsenal, who have already had three players sent off this campaign, will have to show fortitude against the tough team from Ukraine who play their home matches in Germany, with Arteta demanding a response from his team at the Emirates.

When is Arsenal v Shakhtar Donetsk?

Arsenal v Shakhtar Donetsk will take place on Tuesday, October 22

What TV channel is Arsenal v Shakhtar Donetsk on?

You can tune in to watch the game live on Amazon Prime Video from 630pm.

How to live stream Arsenal v Shakhtar Donetsk online

The match won't be broadcast live on any terrestrial TV channels. You can still watch full coverage of the game on Amazon Prime Video and stream it via your TV.

A host of smart TVs will come equipped with the Amazon Prime Video app, while you can also go via devices such as the Amazon Fire TV Stick or Google Chromecast.

Highlights on the BBC

The BBC are this season airing a dedicated highlights show from the Champions League for the very first time, which is shown at 1040pm every Wednesday night during the tournament’s run.

Listen to Arsenal v Shakhtar Donetsk on radio

You can listen to the match on BBC Radio 5 Live.

BBC Radio 5 Live is available on DAB radio, MW 693 kHz, 909 kHz and 990 kHz, or you can tune into the station via most TV packages. You can also listen to Radio 5 Live online via the BBC website or BBC Sounds app.

Champions League

The Gunners are looking to build on their majestic 2-0 win over Paris Saint-Germain with another win at the Emirates, this time against the Ukrainian champions.

A further three points will take them into the top eight of the new ‘League Phase’ table - meaning automatic qualification for the knockout stage in the revamped competition.

Team news

Arsenal will be missing Martin Odegaard and possibly Bukayo Saka 

Arteta also says defender Jurrien Timber could return after picking up a muscular injury during Arsenal's last Champions League fixture against Paris St-Germain.

Why isn't Arsenal vs Shakhtar Donetsk on TNT Sports tonight?

While TNT Sports have been broadcasting the Champions League since 2015, Amazon Prime Video will now have the rights to show every ‘top Tuesday match’.

It started with Liverpool’s win over AC Milan and continues with Arsenal vs Shakhtar at the Emirates Stadium 

TNT Sports, previously known as BT Sport, and Amazon Prime Video will share broadcasting rights over a three-year period between 2024 and 2027.