How to Watch the 2026/27 UEFA Champions League: Live Streams, TV Channels, and Key Fixtures

The UEFA Champions League returns with excitement as it aims to crown a new champion in its 2026/27 season. Known as the most prestigious knockout soccer tournament worldwide, this season promises intense competition and thrilling matches.

Paris Saint-Germain, winners of the last two titles, are chasing history by trying to become only the third club to win three consecutive European championships. They face stiff challenges from last season's runners-up Arsenal along with Premier League giants Manchester City and Liverpool. Other major contenders include Real Madrid under legendary coach Jose Mourinho, rivals Barcelona, German powerhouse Bayern Munich, plus several other top European clubs.

Everything leads to the final scheduled for June 5, 2027, at Madrid's Metropolitano Stadium.

Live Streaming and TV Coverage in the United States

Every match of the 2026/27 UEFA Champions League will be available live on Paramount+ in the U.S., as CBS holds the broadcast rights through the 2029/30 season. Paramount+ offers a mix of sports, news, and entertainment content including NFL, UFC, March Madness, and more, with live events and extensive on-demand libraries.

Some Champions League games will also air on CBS or CBS Sports Network each matchweek, accessible via streaming service fubo, which offers a free trial for new users. This platform streams over 100 channels including ESPN, ABC, CBS, Fox, and NBC without cable (taxes and fees may apply).

A few matches might be streamed on CBS Sports Golazo Network, a free digital streaming channel.

Notable Fixtures for the Group Stage

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

Knockout Phase Schedule

• Knockout playoffs: Draw on Jan. 29, first leg Feb. 16-17, second leg Feb. 23-24
• Round of 16: Draw on Feb. 26, first leg Mar. 9-10, second leg Mar. 16-17
• Quarterfinals: Apr. 6-7 (first leg), Apr. 13-14 (second leg)
• Semifinals: Apr. 27-28 (first leg), May 4-5 (second leg)
• Final: June 5, 2027 at Metropolitano Stadium, Madrid