How and Where to Watch Cracovia vs. Legia Warsaw in the Ekstraklasa on beIN SPORTS
Cracovia host unbeaten Legia Warsaw in Matchday 11 of the Ekstraklasa. Find out the kickoff time, venue, and how to follow one of the most intriguing matches in Polish football.
Matchday 11 of the Ekstraklasa brings together two teams experiencing very different starts to the season. On one side, Cracovia are looking to climb the standings and make the most of their home advantage. On the other, Legia Warsaw arrive hoping to extend their unbeaten run and remain among the leading contenders in the competition.
The match will take place on Saturday, October 17, at Stadion Cracovii im. Józefa Piłsudskiego, where the hosts will attempt to stop one of the most consistent teams in the opening weeks of the campaign.
After ten matches, Legia Warsaw have collected 22 points from six victories and four draws. Marek Papszun's side remain unbeaten in the competition, scoring 21 goals while conceding just eight.
Their most recent result was a 2-0 victory over Wisła Kraków, allowing them to maintain their momentum ahead of the trip to face Cracovia.
The hosts, meanwhile, have collected 11 points and know they need to improve their results to avoid falling further behind the teams competing for higher positions.
Cracovia Look to Surprise Unbeaten Legia Warsaw
The gap in the standings does not mean the outcome has already been decided. Cracovia will have the advantage of playing at home, where the support of their fans could prove important.
One player worth watching is Kahveh Zahiroleslam, a 24-year-old American striker from Saratoga, California, whose journey has taken him from college soccer at Yale to the professional leagues of Belgium and Poland.
Standing 1.93 meters tall, the forward joined Cracovia in 2025 after making 50 appearances and scoring 10 goals for Sint-Truiden. During his first season in the Ekstraklasa, he scored three goals and is now looking to open his scoring account in the current campaign.
His presence adds an extra point of interest for American fans following Polish football, particularly given his unusual path from California to European soccer.
The home side need to find greater consistency, especially against opponents enjoying a strong run of form. A victory over Legia Warsaw would not only bring three valuable points but also provide a major confidence boost heading into the coming weeks.
Meanwhile, the visitors will look to impose the style of play that has allowed them to remain unbeaten.
Under Marek Papszun, Legia Warsaw are aiming to reestablish themselves as one of Polish football's leading clubs and compete consistently near the top of the standings.
The match will also test Cracovia's ability to withstand one of the most productive attacks in the league.
When and Where to Watch Cracovia vs. Legia Warsaw
The match between Cracovia and Legia Warsaw will take place on Saturday, October 17, 2026, as part of Matchday 11 of the PKO BP Ekstraklasa.
Kickoff is scheduled for 2:15 PM ET in the United States, corresponding to 1:15 PM CT and 11:15 AM PT. In Poland, the match will begin at 8:15 PM local time.
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- Competition: PKO BP Ekstraklasa 2026/27
- Matchday: 11
- Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026
- U.S. Kickoff Times: 2:15 PM ET / 1:15 PM CT / 11:15 AM PT
- Kickoff Time in Poland: 8:15 PM
- Stadium: Stadion Cracovii im. Józefa Piłsudskiego
- City: Kraków, Poland
Key Takeaways
- Legia Warsaw arrive unbeaten after ten matches, with six victories, four draws, and 22 points.
- Cracovia will look to surprise the unbeaten league leaders, with American striker Kahveh Zahiroleslam, who made the journey from college soccer at Yale to European football, among the players to watch.
- The match will take place on Saturday, October 17, at 2:15 PM ET, with Ekstraklasa coverage available through beIN SPORTS in selected markets.
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