How to Watch the UEFA Champions League 2026/27: Streaming, TV Channels & Key Fixtures

The UEFA Champions League returns with excitement as it continues its quest to crown a new European champion for the 2026/27 season. This knockout tournament remains the most prestigious club soccer competition worldwide.

Paris Saint-Germain, winners of the last two titles, aim to become only the third team ever to claim three consecutive European crowns. They face strong challenges from Arsenal, last season's finalists, and Premier League heavyweights Manchester City and Liverpool. Other powerful teams include Real Madrid, led by Champions League legend Jose Mourinho, their fierce rivals Barcelona, and Germany's football powerhouse Bayern Munich.

The season's climax will take place on June 5, 2027, at the Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid, Spain.

Where to Watch Champions League in the USA

All matches during the 2026/27 Champions League season will be available live on Paramount+ in the United States. CBS owns the broadcast rights until the 2029/30 season, making Paramount+ the go-to streaming service for every game.

Paramount+ offers a variety of live sports, including the NFL, UFC, March Madness, and the UEFA Champions League, along with thousands of hours of entertainment content.

Some games each matchweek may also air on CBS or CBS Sports Network, both accessible via streaming on fubo. Fubo provides a free trial for new users, allowing viewers to test the service before committing. It streams over 100 live TV channels including ESPN, ABC, CBS, Fox, and NBC (participating plans only; taxes and fees may apply).

Occasionally, select matches are streamed for free on the CBS Sports Golazo Network, a digital platform with open access.

Key Fixtures for the 2026/27 Season

Below are notable fixtures from the group stage and the schedule for the knockout rounds. All times are Eastern Time and subject to change.

• Tuesday, September 8: Real Madrid vs. Inter (3 p.m.)
• Wednesday, September 9: Liverpool vs. Atletico Madrid (3 p.m.), Napoli vs. Arsenal (3 p.m.)
• Tuesday, October 13: Atletico Madrid vs. Manchester United (3 p.m.)
• Wednesday, October 14: Manchester City vs. Paris Saint-Germain (3 p.m.)
• Tuesday, October 20: PSG vs. Barcelona (3 p.m.)
• Wednesday, October 21: Bayern Munich vs. Arsenal (3 p.m.)
• Tuesday, November 3: Atletico Madrid vs. Bayern Munich (3 p.m.)
• Wednesday, November 4: RB Leipzig vs. Manchester City (3 p.m.)
• Tuesday, November 24: Arsenal vs. Borussia Dortmund (3 p.m.), Manchester City vs. Napoli (3 p.m.)
• Wednesday, November 25: PSG vs. AS Roma (3 p.m.)
• Tuesday, December 8: Barcelona vs. Manchester City (3 p.m.), Aston Villa vs. PSG (3 p.m.)
• Wednesday, December 9: Arsenal vs. Real Madrid (3 p.m.)
• Tuesday, January 19: Inter vs. Liverpool (3 p.m.)
• Wednesday, January 20: Manchester United vs. Bayern Munich (3 p.m.)
• Wednesday, January 27: PSG vs. Galatasaray (3 p.m.), Manchester City vs. Sporting (3 p.m.)

Knockout Stage Schedule

• Knockout Playoffs: Draw on Jan. 29; First legs Feb. 16-17; Second legs Feb. 23-24
• Round of 16: Draw on Feb. 26; First legs Mar. 9-10; Second legs Mar. 16-17
• Quarterfinals: Apr. 6-7 and Apr. 13-14
• Semifinals: Apr. 27-28 and May 4-5
• Final: June 5, 2027