Champions League 2026/27 Viewing Guide: TV Broadcasts & Free Streams

If you're wondering where to catch the Champions League 2026/27, this guide covers everything from TV broadcasts to free live streams worldwide.

Official 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)

Europe's top club competition kicks off with 36 teams in the league phase. PSG aim to defend their title against strong rivals like Arsenal, Real Madrid, Manchester City, and Barcelona. Newcomers include Azerbaijan's Sabah, Austria's LASK, Norway's Viking FK, and Como, coached by Cesc Fabregas.

Matchday One Highlights

• Real Madrid vs Inter Milan
• Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid
• Napoli vs Arsenal
• Manchester United vs Sabah (United's return since 2023/24)

If you're traveling abroad, using a VPN can help you access your usual Champions League streams by bypassing geographical restrictions.

Fixtures for Matchday 1

• Tuesday, September 8
• AEK Athens vs LASK: 17:45 BST / 12:45 ET | UK: TNT Sports/HBO Max | US: Paramount+ | Free stream: -
• 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: -
• FC Porto vs Man City: 20:00 BST / 15:00 ET | UK: Prime Video | US: Paramount+ | Free stream: -
• Lille vs Real Betis: 20:00 BST / 15:00 ET | UK: TNT Sports/HBO Max | US: Paramount+ | Free stream: -
• 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: -
• 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: -
• 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: -
• 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: -
• 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: -

Where to Catch Free Champions League Matches

Some games are broadcast free-to-air in select countries. Ireland has broad coverage via RT 2 and RT Player, plus Virgin Media Two and Virgin Media Play streaming without registration. In the US, CBS Sports Golazo Network offers free games with no account needed. Pakistan’s TapMad, Belgium’s Club RTL, and Turkey’s TRT also air selected matches free.

Use a VPN for Global Access

Streaming platforms often block viewers outside their regions. A VPN lets you appear as if you're in your home country, unlocking your usual streams. FourFourTwo recommends NordVPN, which currently offers a 75% discount and extra months free. It’s a solid choice to watch Champions League wherever you go.

UK Viewing Options

• TNT Sports: Covers 172 of 189 matches, streamed live on HBO Max (£25.99/month)
• Amazon Prime Video: Shows 17 matches, mainly Tuesday nights (£8.99/month or £5.99 standalone)
• BBC: Weekly highlights on BBC One or BBC Two, also available on iPlayer for free

Watching in the US

• CBS Sports Network & Golazo Network: Cable channels airing select games
• Paramount+: Every match live on streaming platform ($8.99/month Essential package)

Canada, Australia, and New Zealand Broadcasts

• Canada: DAZN holds rights, subscriptions from $24.99/month
• Australia: Stan Sport streams all games; requires base subscription AU$9.99 plus AU$20 for sport add-on (AU$29.99 total)
• New Zealand: DAZN streams live matches; $14.99/month or $149.99 annually

Champions League Format & Schedule

The 2026/27 season features 36 teams playing eight matches each in a single league format introduced in 2024/25. The top eight advance directly to knockouts, while teams ranked 9th-24th enter playoffs to fill the last-16 spots. The tournament then proceeds with two-legged ties until the final on June 5, 2027, in Madrid.

• Matchdays:
• 1: Sept 8-10, 2026
• 2: Oct 13-14, 2026
• 3: Oct 20-21, 2026
• 4: Nov 3-4, 2026
• 5: Nov 24-25, 2026
• 6: Dec 8-9, 2026
• 7: Jan 19-20, 2027
• 8: Jan 27, 2027
• Knockout play-offs: Feb 16-17 & 23-24, 2027
• Round of 16: Mar 9-10 & 16-17, 2027
• Quarter-finals: Apr 6-7 & 13-14, 2027
• Semi-finals: Apr 27-28 & May 4-5, 2027
• Final: June 5, 2027 (Madrid)

Participating Teams

• 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