Soccer enthusiasts in the United States gearing up for UEFA Champions League matches are facing a scheduling shift this March. The games will start an hour later than normal due to the timing of daylight saving changes.
UEFA Champions League Start Times Shifted in the U.S.
The typical kickoff time for Champions League matches in the Eastern Time Zone is 3:00 p.m. ET. However, from now until the end of March, these matches will commence at 4:00 p.m. ET. This adjustment is only temporary, as it relates to the difference in daylight saving time observance between the U.S. and Europe.
Understanding Daylight Saving Time Changes
- The United States began daylight saving time on Sunday, March 8.
- Most of Europe will not switch to daylight saving time until March 29.
After the U.S. sets its clocks forward, the time difference between the two regions briefly decreases. This results in a later start for U.S. viewers until Europe aligns its clocks with daylight saving.
Impact on Viewers
Eastern U.S. viewers can expect their favorite midweek matches to start later until March 29. The regular kickoff will revert to 3:00 p.m. ET once European countries adjust their clocks.
During this transition period, fans may want to prepare for an extra hour of wait time before enjoying the excitement of the Champions League.
