Amazon Prime Video holds the exclusive live streaming rights for the UEFA Champions League fixture between Viking Stavanger and FC Bayern München on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. Kickoff is set for 21:00 CEST at the Lyse Arena in Stavanger, with the match unavailable on conventional free-to-air television or DAZN.
The second matchday of the Champions League league phase brings together a classic David versus Goliath encounter as Norwegian champions Viking Stavanger prepare to host German heavyweights FC Bayern München. While the hosts are making their first home appearance in the league phase of the tournament, the Munich club enters its 30th season in the competition, maintaining an uninterrupted presence since the 2008/09 campaign.
Kompany Prepares Bayern on Artificial Turf in Stavanger
Because the Lyse Arena features an artificial turf surface, the team will train on the ground the evening before kickoff rather than completing their final session at Säbener Straße.
Manager Vincent Kompany acknowledged that the unique conditions dictated a change in protocol. During his playing career across two decades, the manager encountered synthetic pitches only rarely. The Belgian boss elected to break with tradition by flying the squad to Norway earlier than usual to become acquainted with the artificial pitch before matchday.
He stressed that weather conditions and playing surfaces are secondary to maintaining the team’s identity, demanding that his players represent their club fully regardless of whether they encounter sub-zero temperatures, wind, or rain.
If the players have to do that for the first time, then maybe it's better we train there once so we get a feel for it, for example what kind of shoes you have to wear. Vincent
Max Eberl supported the decision, stating that the team wants to win in Stavanger.
Players Assess Synthetic Turf Conditions in Norway
The transition to artificial turf brings specific physical considerations.
Goalkeeper Manuel Neuer pointed out a potential technical advantage to the flat, fast surface while also emphasizing proper footwear selection.
Manuel Neuer said, I think the passing game will be decent because the pitch is very flat.
Ahead of the final training session at the stadium, Kompany noted he would use the Monday evening workout to evaluate player readiness and determine his starting lineup, including a final decision on whether Neuer would retain his place in goal or be replaced following a recent domestic match.
Bayern Travel to Norway After Augsburg Match
The visitors arrive in Norway following a 2:2 draw against FC Augsburg in the Bundesliga, which followed a dominant 5:0 victory over FK Bodø/Glimt in their Champions League opener.
Data analysis models highlight the scale of the challenge for the hosts.
Commentary is assigned to Hannes Herrmann and Benedikt Höwedes, with the exclusive live stream available through Amazon Prime Video for subscribers.