How to Watch Champions League 2026/27: TV Schedule and Free Streaming Options

Champions League 2026/27 Viewing Guide

If you want to catch every moment of the Champions League 2026/27 season for free or on TV, here’s what you need to know. We cover broadcasting rights, free streams, and how to watch from different countries.

Broadcast Partners by Region

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

The new season starts with 36 teams in the league phase. Paris Saint-Germain aims to defend their title against challengers like Arsenal, Real Madrid, Manchester City, and Barcelona. There are fresh faces too, such as Azerbaijan's Sabah, Austria's LASK, Norway's Viking FK, and Como, managed by Cesc Fàbregas.

Highlighted Matchups for Matchday One

• Real Madrid vs Inter Milan
• Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid
• Napoli vs Arsenal
• Manchester United vs Sabah

If you're traveling abroad, a VPN can help you stream your usual coverage without missing out.

This Week's Fixtures and Broadcast Info

Tuesday, September 8

• AEK Athens vs LASK: 17:45 BST / 12:45 ET | UK: TNT Sports/HBO Max | US: Paramount+ | Free Stream: None
• Club Brugge vs Aston Villa: 17:45 BST / 12:45 ET | UK: TNT Sports/HBO Max | US: Paramount+ | Free Stream: Virgin Media Play
• Borussia Dortmund vs Villarreal: 20:00 BST / 15:00 ET | UK: TNT Sports/HBO Max | US: Paramount+ | Free Stream: None
• FC Porto vs Man City: 20:00 BST / 15:00 ET | UK: Prime Video | US: Paramount+ | Free Stream: None
• Lille vs Real Betis: 20:00 BST / 15:00 ET | UK: TNT Sports/HBO Max | US: Paramount+ | Free Stream: None
• Real Madrid vs Inter Milan: 20:00 BST / 15:00 ET | UK: TNT Sports/HBO Max | US: Paramount+ | Free Stream: Virgin Media Play

Wednesday, September 9

• Barcelona vs Feyenoord: 17:45 BST / 12:45 ET | UK: TNT Sports/HBO Max | US: Paramount+ | Free Stream: Virgin Media Play
• Stuttgart vs Viking FK: 17:45 BST / 12:45 ET | UK: TNT Sports/HBO Max | US: Paramount+ | Free Stream: None
• Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid: 20:00 BST / 15:00 ET | UK: TNT Sports/HBO Max | US: Paramount+ | Free Stream: RT Player
• PSG vs Slovan Bratislava: 20:00 BST / 15:00 ET | UK: TNT Sports/HBO Max | US: Paramount+ | Free Stream: None
• Sporting CP vs Galatasaray: 20:00 BST / 15:00 ET | UK: TNT Sports/HBO Max | US: Paramount+ | Free Stream: TRT
• Napoli vs Arsenal: 20:00 BST / 15:00 ET | UK: TNT Sports/HBO Max | US: Paramount+ | Free Stream: Virgin Media Play

Thursday, September 10

• Fenerbahce vs Roma: 17:45 BST / 12:45 ET | UK: TNT Sports/HBO Max | US: Paramount+ | Free Stream: Virgin Media Play
• PSV vs Shakhtar Donetsk: 17:45 BST / 12:45 ET | UK: TNT Sports/HBO Max | US: Paramount+ | Free Stream: None
• Bayern Munich vs Bodo/Glimt: 20:00 BST / 15:00 ET | UK: TNT Sports/HBO Max | US: Paramount+ | Free Stream: Virgin Media Play
• Como vs RB Leipzig: 20:00 BST / 15:00 ET | UK: TNT Sports/HBO Max | US: Paramount+ | Free Stream: None
• Manchester United vs Sabah: 20:00 BST / 15:00 ET | UK: TNT Sports/HBO Max | US: Paramount+ | Free Stream: RT Player
• Slavia Prague vs RC Lens: 20:00 BST / 15:00 ET | UK: TNT Sports/HBO Max | US: Paramount+ | Free Stream: None

Watching the Champions League for Free

Certain games are available free in specific countries. Ireland has wide free coverage via RT and Virgin Media TV. RT airs at least one live match weekly on RT 2 and RT Player. Virgin Media Two and Virgin Media Play offer multiple free matches without registration.

In the US, CBS Sports Golazo Network shows select free games without needing an account. Pakistan's TapMad, Belgium's Club RTL, and Turkey's TRT also broadcast some matches free.

Traveling? Use NordVPN to access your home streams while abroad.

Using a VPN to Watch from Anywhere

Streaming platforms block access based on location, but a VPN can mask where you are online, letting you watch your usual broadcasts. Just make sure it’s allowed by the broadcaster’s rules.

NordVPN is recommended, offering a deal with 75% off, three extra months free, and Champions League unlocks.

UK Viewing Options

The Champions League is split between TNT Sports and Amazon Prime Video. TNT Sports covers 172 of 189 matches, all streamed live via HBO Max for £25.99 per month. Amazon Prime Video streams 17 matches, mainly on Tuesdays, included in Prime memberships (£8.99/month) or standalone video plans (£5.99/month).

BBC airs free highlights on Wednesday nights on BBC One or BBC Two, also available on BBC iPlayer.

US Coverage

CBS holds exclusive rights, airing games on CBS Sports Network, CBS Sports Golazo Network, and streaming all fixtures on Paramount+ for $8.99 per month. The team includes analysts Jamie Carragher, Thierry Henry, Micah Richards, and host Kate Scott.

Canada, Australia, and New Zealand

• Canada: DAZN streams Champions League for $24.99/month.
• Australia: Stan Sport streams all matches. Requires base subscription AU$9.99 plus Stan Sport add-on AU$20, totaling AU$29.99/month.
• New Zealand: DAZN offers streaming for $14.99/month or $149.99/year.

Champions League Format and Key Dates

The competition now features 36 teams in a single league format introduced in 2024/25. Each team plays eight games. The top eight qualify directly for the knockout phase; places 9 to 24 enter a play-off round to fill the last-16 spots.

After that, it’s traditional two-leg ties through quarter-finals, semi-finals, and final. Matches take place Tuesday and Wednesday evenings.

• 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 phase 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)

Teams Competing in 2026/27

• 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

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