UEFA Champions League Returns: TV Channels, Streaming Options, Kickoff Times
The UEFA Champions League is back in action, taking center stage this midweek as Europe's top club competition. While the Europa League and Conference League await their group stages, the Champions League dominates Tuesday through Thursday with an intense slate of 18 matches for the opening Matchday.
Where to Watch and Stream
The tournament starts on September 8, featuring six games each day. Fans in the United States can catch every match live on Paramount+, with selected contests also airing on CBS Sports Network. Spanish-language broadcasts are offered through ViX, TUDN, UniMás, and DAZN, depending on the fixture.
Tuesday, September 8 – Full Schedule & Viewing Details
- Kickoff (ET): 12:45 PM Match: Club Brugge vs Aston Villa English: CBS Sports Network, Paramount+ Spanish: TUDN, ViX
- Kickoff (ET): 12:45 PM Match: AEK Athens vs LASK English: Paramount+ Spanish: ViX
- Kickoff (ET): 3:00 PM Match: Borussia Dortmund vs Villarreal English: CBS Sports Network, Paramount+ Spanish: ViX
- Kickoff (ET): 3:00 PM Match: Porto vs Manchester City English: Paramount+ Spanish: TUDN, ViX
- Kickoff (ET): 3:00 PM Match: Lille vs Real Betis English: Paramount+ Spanish: ViX
- Kickoff (ET): 3:00 PM Match: Real Madrid vs Inter English: Paramount+ Spanish: DAZN
Tuesday's highlights include Real Madrid hosting Inter Milan at the Santiago Bernabéu, a clash likely to draw much attention. Manchester City start their campaign on the road against Porto, while Aston Villa returns to Champions League action facing Club Brugge.
Wednesday, September 9 – Full Schedule & Viewing Details
- Kickoff (ET): 12:45 PM Match: Barcelona vs Feyenoord English: Paramount+ Spanish: TUDN, UniMás, ViX
- Kickoff (ET): 12:45 PM Match: Stuttgart vs Viking English: CBS Sports Network, Paramount+ Spanish: ViX
- Kickoff (ET): 3:00 PM Match: Liverpool vs Atlético Madrid English: Paramount+ Spanish: TUDN, UniMás, ViX
- Kickoff (ET): 3:00 PM Match: PSG vs Slovan Bratislava English: Paramount+ Spanish: DAZN
- Kickoff (ET): 3:00 PM Match: Napoli vs Arsenal English: Paramount+ Spanish: ViX
- Kickoff (ET): 3:00 PM Match: Sporting CP vs Galatasaray English: CBS Sports Network, Paramount+ Spanish: ViX
Wednesday offers a strong lineup, with Barcelona welcoming Feyenoord and Liverpool hosting Atlético Madrid. Arsenal travel to Napoli for a challenging opener, while Paris Saint-Germain begins its defense against Slovan Bratislava.
Thursday, September 10 – Full Schedule & Viewing Details
- Kickoff (ET): 12:45 PM Match: Fenerbahçe vs Roma English: CBS Sports Network, Paramount+ Spanish: TUDN, UniMás, ViX
- Kickoff (ET): 12:45 PM Match: PSV Eindhoven vs Shakhtar Donetsk English: Paramount+ Spanish: ViX
- Kickoff (ET): 3:00 PM Match: Como vs RB Leipzig English: CBS Sports Network, Paramount+ Spanish: ViX
- Kickoff (ET): 3:00 PM Match: Bayern Munich vs Bodø/Glimt English: Paramount+ Spanish: TUDN, UniMás, ViX
- Kickoff (ET): 3:00 PM Match: Manchester United vs Sabah English: Paramount+ Spanish: DAZN
- Kickoff (ET): 3:00 PM Match: Slavia Praha vs Lens English: Paramount+ Spanish: ViX
Thursday closes out the opening Matchday with key fixtures such as Manchester United returning to Champions League play at Old Trafford against Azerbaijan's Sabah. Bayern Munich faces Bodø/Glimt, and RB Leipzig travels to Como while Roma visits Fenerbahçe.
The Champions League returns with a packed week of elite European football across three days. Whether you're streaming or watching on TV, prepare for exciting action as the continent’s top clubs battle for glory.
