How to Watch the Champions League 2026/27 Live: Free Streams and TV Channels
The 2026/27 UEFA Champions League season kicks off with exciting matches including Real Madrid vs Inter Milan and Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid on the opening matchday. This guide explains how to watch all the action live, from anywhere in the world.
Matchday 1 Fixtures (UK Times)
- Tuesday, September 8
- 5:45pm - AEK Athens vs LASK
- 5:45pm - Club Brugge vs Aston Villa (Free on Virgin Media Play)
- 8:00pm - Borussia Dortmund vs Villarreal
- 8:00pm - Lille vs Real Betis
- 8:00pm - Porto vs Manchester City
- 8:00pm - Real Madrid vs Inter Milan (Free on Virgin Media Play)
- 5:45pm - Barcelona vs Feyenoord (Free on Virgin Media Play)
- 5:45pm - Stuttgart vs Viking
- 8:00pm - Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid (Free on RT Player)
- 8:00pm - Napoli vs Arsenal (Free on Virgin Media Play)
- 8:00pm - PSG vs Slovan Bratislava
- 8:00pm - Sporting Lisbon vs Galatasaray
- 5:45pm - Fenerbahce vs Roma (Free on Virgin Media Play)
- 5:45pm - PSV vs Shakhtar Donetsk
- 8:00pm - Bayern Munich vs Bodo / Glimt (Free on Virgin Media Play)
- 8:00pm - Como vs RB Leipzig
- 8:00pm - Manchester United vs Sabah (Free on RT Player)
- 8:00pm - Slavia Prague vs Lens
Free Streaming Options
Some Champions League games are available free in Ireland via Virgin Media Play and RT Player. Similar free coverage is offered by RTL Play in Belgium and Tabii in Turkey. In the UK, BBC One and BBC iPlayer provide extensive highlights.
If you're outside these countries, a VPN like Surfshark can let you stream as if you were at home. Surfshark is recommended for its affordability, ease of use, and ability to unlock major streaming platforms.
Watching Champions League 2026/27 by Region
- United States: All 189 matches stream live on Paramount+, starting at $8.99/month or $89.99/year. Walmart Plus offers a 30-day trial for $1.
- United Kingdom: Coverage is shared between TNT Sports (available via Sky, Virgin Media, EE TV, or HBO Max) and Amazon Prime (one Tuesday game weekly). Amazon Prime costs £8.99/month or £95/year with a 30-day free trial. BBC One airs highlights.
- Australia: All games are on Stan Sport, costing AU$20/month plus a Stan subscription starting at AU$9.99/month.
- Canada: DAZN broadcasts every match, with subscriptions beginning at CA$24.99/month.
Official Broadcasters Around the World
- Africa: Rights split between beIN Sports and SuperSport. beIN covers countries like Algeria, Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia, while SuperSport serves much of Sub-Saharan Africa including South Africa.
- Latin America: Exclusive coverage on Disney+ across numerous countries such as Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, and Chile.
- Europe: Various broadcasters including Sky Sport (Austria), Play Sports (Belgium), Arena Sport (Balkans), CANAL+ (France), DAZN and Amazon Prime (Germany), Virgin Media and RTE (Ireland), Ziggo Sport (Netherlands), and more.
- Asia:iQIYI in China and Macau, beIN Sports in Hong Kong, Indonesia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand; Sony LIV in South Asia; Wowow in Japan; SPOTV in South Korea.
- Oceania:Stan Sport in Australia; DAZN in New Zealand and Pacific Islands.
- Middle East:beIN Sports MENA covers Bahrain, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, UAE, and others.
Key Dates and Final Venue
The Champions League final will take place on Saturday, June 5, 2027, at the Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid, Spain.
Following the Action on Mobile and Social Media
Major broadcasters offer streaming apps so you can watch on your phone or tablet. For updates, highlights, and clips, follow the official UEFA Champions League accounts on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok (@ChampionsLeague), and YouTube (@UEFA).
