How to Watch the 2026/27 Champions League: Full TV Guide & Free Streaming Options

If you're trying to catch the Champions League 2026/27 action, this guide covers everything from official broadcasters to free streams worldwide.

Official Broadcasters by Region

• UK: TNT Sports and Prime Video share coverage. TNT Sports broadcasts most matches live on HBO Max, while Amazon Prime Video shows select Tuesday fixtures.
• US: Paramount+ streams every game live, with some matches available for free on CBS Sports Golazo Network.
• Canada: DAZN holds the rights, starting at $24.99/month.
• Australia: Stan Sport streams all matches, requiring a base Stan subscription plus Stan Sport add-on (total AU$29.99/month).
• New Zealand: DAZN offers live coverage, with monthly or yearly subscription plans.

Free-to-Air Streams

• Ireland: RT broadcasts at least one match weekly on RT 2 and the RT Player. Virgin Media TV also shows multiple games free on Virgin Media Two and Virgin Media Play.
• US: Select matches are free on CBS Sports Golazo Network without needing an account.
• Other countries: TRT in Turkey, Club RTL in Belgium, and TapMad in Pakistan offer free streams for select matches.

Using a VPN to Watch From Anywhere

Geo-blocking affects streaming services, but a VPN can help you watch your usual feeds abroad by masking your location. FourFourTwo recommends NordVPN, which currently offers a 75% discount and 3 extra months free, unlocking Champions League streams globally.

Fixtures for Matchday 1 (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: Virgin Media Play
• Borussia Dortmund vs Villarreal - 20:00 BST / 15:00 ET - UK: TNT Sports/HBO Max, US: Paramount+
• FC Porto vs Manchester 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: Virgin Media Play

• Barcelona vs Feyenoord - 17:45 BST / 12:45 ET - UK: TNT Sports/HBO Max, US: Paramount+, Free: 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: 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: TRT
• Napoli vs Arsenal - 20:00 BST / 15:00 ET - UK: TNT Sports/HBO Max, US: Paramount+, Free: Virgin Media Play

• Fenerbahce vs Roma - 17:45 BST / 12:45 ET - UK: TNT Sports/HBO Max, US: Paramount+, Free: 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: 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: RT Player
• Slavia Prague vs RC Lens - 20:00 BST / 15:00 ET - UK: TNT Sports/HBO Max, US: Paramount+

Champions League Format and Key Dates

The tournament features 36 teams competing in a single league format where each team plays eight matches. The top 8 qualify directly for the knockout stage, while those placed 9th to 24th enter playoffs to decide the last 8 spots for the round of 16.

Matches take place on Tuesday and Wednesday nights.

• Matchday 1: 8-10 September 2026
• Matchday 2: 13-14 October 2026
• Matchday 3: 20-21 October 2026
• Matchday 4: 3-4 November 2026
• Matchday 5: 24-25 November 2026
• Matchday 6: 8-9 December 2026
• Matchday 7: 19-20 January 2027
• Matchday 8: 27 January 2027
• Knockout play-offs: 16/17 & 23/24 February 2027
• Round of 16: 9/10 & 16/17 March 2027
• Quarter-finals: 6/7 & 13/14 April 2027
• Semi-finals: 27/28 April & 4/5 May 2027
• Final: 5 June 2027 in Madrid

Teams Competing in the 2026/27 Season

• Arsenal
• Aston Villa
• Atletico 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
• Fenerbahce
• LASK
• Sabah
• Viking FK
• AEK Athens
• Slovan Bratislava
• Bodo/Glimt

Additional Notes

For fans traveling abroad, using a VPN like NordVPN may help access your usual Champions League streams despite geo-restrictions. This is legal if it aligns with the broadcaster's terms.