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 and for free in some cases, this guide has all the info you need. From broadcasters across the globe to free streaming options and key fixtures, everything is covered here.

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)

Watch From Anywhere

If you plan to watch while abroad, a VPN like NordVPN can help you access your regular streams despite geo-restrictions.

Matchday 1 Highlights

The group stage kicks off with 36 teams competing. PSG aim to defend their title but face tough rivals including Arsenal, Real Madrid, Manchester City, and Barcelona. Newcomers like Azerbaijani side Sabah, Austria's LASK, Norway's Viking FK, and Como managed by Cesc Fabregas add intrigue.

Top matches on opening days include Real Madrid vs Inter Milan, Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid, Napoli vs Arsenal, and Manchester United's return against Sabah.

Champions League Fixtures: September 8–10, 2026

• 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 Stream: Virgin Media Play
• Borussia Dortmund vs Villarreal: 20:00 BST / 15:00 ET - UK: TNT Sports/HBO Max, US: Paramount+
• FC Porto vs Man 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 Stream: Virgin Media Play

• 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+
• 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+
• 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

• 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+
• 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+
• 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 Champions League Viewing Options

Some matches are available free-to-air in select countries. In Ireland, RT broadcasts at least one game weekly on RT 2 and via the RT Player, while Virgin Media TV offers multiple free games on Virgin Media Two and Virgin Media Play without registration.

In the US, the CBS Sports Golazo Network streams select matches freely without requiring an account. Other free coverage includes TapMad in Pakistan, Club RTL in Belgium, and TRT in Turkey.

If traveling, a VPN like NordVPN can help unlock your home region’s free streams.

Using a VPN for Access Abroad

Geo-blocks restrict many streaming services, but a VPN can mask your location to appear as if you're back home. Assuming it follows your broadcaster’s terms, this lets you keep watching Champions League action worldwide.

NordVPN is a popular choice, currently offering 75% off plus three months free, and works well with Champions League streams.

Where to Watch in the UK

The UK shares Champions League coverage between TNT Sports and Amazon Prime Video. TNT Sports covers 172 out of 189 matches, streamed live on HBO Max. Prime Video streams the remaining 17 matches and picks first for Tuesday night games.

TNT Sports can be added to TV packages for around £25–£30 monthly or accessed via HBO Max subscription at £25.99 per month. Amazon Prime Video comes with Prime membership (£8.99/month) or standalone video plan (£5.99/month).

BBC offers free weekly highlights on Wednesday nights on BBC One or Two, and on BBC iPlayer.

Watching in the US

CBS holds exclusive rights, airing matches on CBS Sports Network, CBS Sports Golazo Network, and streaming all games on Paramount+ ($8.99/month Essential package). The commentary team featuring Jamie Carragher and Thierry Henry adds to the appeal.

Canada, Australia, and New Zealand Coverage

• Canada: DAZN streams Champions League; subscriptions start at $24.99/month.
• Australia: Stan Sport shows all games; requires base Stan subscription (AU$9.99) plus Stan Sport add-on (AU$20), totaling AU$29.99/month.
• New Zealand: DAZN offers live streams starting at $14.99/month or $149.99/year.

Competition Format and Key Dates

The 36 teams play eight matches each in a single league format introduced in 2024/25. The top eight qualify directly for the knockouts. Teams ranked 9th to 24th enter playoffs to join them in the last 16. Then, traditional two-leg ties decide the quarter-finals, semi-finals, and final.

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

Disclaimer

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