How to Watch Champions League 2026/27: Full TV Guide and Free Streams

If you want to catch the UEFA Champions League 2026/27 season live, this guide covers everything about TV coverage and free streaming options worldwide.

Broadcasters by Region

• UK: TNT Sports and Prime Video
• US: Paramount+
• Free streams: RTE Player & Virgin Media Play (Ireland), CBS Sports Golazo Network (US), TRT (Turkey), RTL (Belgium)

To watch from anywhere abroad, consider using a VPN service like NordVPN, which can unlock regional restrictions safely.

Teams and Competition Overview

The competition starts with 36 teams playing eight matches each in a league format introduced recently. The top eight advance directly to knockouts, while teams ranked 9th to 24th enter playoffs to join the last 16 stage. Matches occur mainly on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Among favorites are Paris Saint-Germain, defending champions, along with Arsenal, Real Madrid, Manchester City, and Barcelona. Newcomers include Sabah (Azerbaijan), LASK (Austria), Viking FK (Norway), and Como, managed by Cesc Fàbregas.

Matchday 1 Fixtures and Broadcast Info

Tuesday, September 8

• AEK Athens vs LASK: 17:45 BST / 12:45 ET – UK: TNT Sports/HBO Max; US: Paramount+
• Club Brugge vs Aston Villa: 17:45 BST / 12:45 ET – UK: TNT Sports/HBO Max; US: Paramount+; Free: Virgin Media Play
• Borussia Dortmund vs Villarreal: 20:00 BST / 15:00 ET – UK: TNT Sports/HBO Max; US: Paramount+
• FC Porto vs Manchester City: 20:00 BST / 15:00 ET – UK: Prime Video; US: Paramount+
• Lille vs Real Betis: 20:00 BST / 15:00 ET – UK: TNT Sports/HBO Max; US: Paramount+
• Real Madrid vs Inter Milan: 20:00 BST / 15:00 ET – UK: TNT Sports/HBO Max; US: Paramount+; Free: Virgin Media Play

Wednesday, September 9

• Barcelona vs Feyenoord: 17:45 BST / 12:45 ET – UK: TNT Sports/HBO Max; US: Paramount+; Free: Virgin Media Play
• Stuttgart vs Viking FK: 17:45 BST / 12:45 ET – UK: TNT Sports/HBO Max; US: Paramount+
• Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid: 20:00 BST / 15:00 ET – UK: TNT Sports/HBO Max; US: Paramount+; Free: RT Player
• PSG vs Slovan Bratislava: 20:00 BST / 15:00 ET – UK: TNT Sports/HBO Max; US: Paramount+
• Sporting CP vs Galatasaray: 20:00 BST / 15:00 ET – UK: TNT Sports/HBO Max; US: Paramount+; Free: TRT
• Napoli vs Arsenal: 20:00 BST / 15:00 ET – UK: TNT Sports/HBO Max; US: Paramount+; Free: Virgin Media Play

Thursday, September 10

• Fenerbahce vs Roma: 17:45 BST / 12:45 ET – UK: TNT Sports/HBO Max; US: Paramount+; Free: Virgin Media Play
• PSV vs Shakhtar Donetsk: 17:45 BST / 12:45 ET – UK: TNT Sports/HBO Max; US: Paramount+
• Bayern Munich vs Bodo/Glimt: 20:00 BST / 15:00 ET – UK: TNT Sports/HBO Max; US: Paramount+; Free: Virgin Media Play
• Como vs RB Leipzig: 20:00 BST / 15:00 ET – UK: TNT Sports/HBO Max; US: Paramount+
• Manchester United vs Sabah: 20:00 BST / 15:00 ET – UK: TNT Sports/HBO Max; US: Paramount+; Free: RT Player
• Slavia Prague vs RC Lens: 20:00 BST / 15:00 ET – UK: TNT Sports/HBO Max; US: Paramount+

Free-to-Air Options

Some Champions League matches are broadcast free in specific countries. In Ireland, both RT (on RT 2 and RT Player) and Virgin Media TV (Virgin Media Two and Virgin Media Play) air games without charge. The US offers some matches free via CBS Sports Golazo Network without requiring an account.

Other free broadcasts come from TapMad in Pakistan, Club RTL in Belgium, and TRT in Turkey.

Using a VPN for Watching Abroad

Geo-blocks restrict many streaming services, but a VPN lets you connect as if you’re still home, unlocking your usual broadcasts abroad. Choose one that fits your needs and complies with broadcaster terms. NordVPN is recommended for Champions League streams with special offers available.

Watching in Specific Countries

• UK: TNT Sports covers most matches via HBO Max at around £25.99/month. Prime Video streams selected fixtures and is included in Prime memberships (£8.99/month or £5.99 for video only).
• US: Paramount+ shows every match, priced at $8.99/month.
• Canada: DAZN holds rights with subscriptions starting at $24.99/month.
• Australia: Stan Sport streams all matches. Requires base subscription ($9.99/month) plus Stan Sport add-on ($20/month).
• New Zealand: DAZN streams matches with monthly subscriptions at $14.99 or $149.99 yearly.

Champions League Key Dates

• Matchday 1: 8-10 September 2026
• Matchday 2: 13-14 October 2026
• Matchday 3: 20-21 October 2026
• Matchday 4: 3-4 November 2026
• Matchday 5: 24-25 November 2026
• Matchday 6: 8-9 December 2026
• Matchday 7: 19-20 January 2027
• Matchday 8: 27 January 2027
• Knockout play-offs: 16/17 & 23/24 February 2027
• Round of 16: 9/10 & 16/17 March 2027
• Quarter-finals: 6/7 & 13/14 April 2027
• Semi-finals: 27/28 April & 4/5 May 2027
• Final: 5 June 2027 (Madrid)

Participating Clubs

• Arsenal
• Aston Villa
• Atlético Madrid
• Borussia Dortmund
• Barcelona
• Bayern Munich
• Club Brugge
• Como
• Feyenoord
• Galatasaray
• Inter Milan
• RB Leipzig
• Lens
• Lille
• Liverpool
• Manchester City
• Manchester United
• Napoli
• Paris Saint-Germain
• Porto
• PSV Eindhoven
• Real Betis
• Real Madrid
• Roma
• Shakhtar Donetsk
• Slavia Prague
• Sporting CP
• Stuttgart
• Villarreal
• Fenerbahçe
• LASK
• Sabah
• Viking
• AEK Athens
• Slovan Bratislava
• Bodø/Glimt