UEFA Champions League Returns: TV Channels, Streaming Options, Kickoff Times

The UEFA Champions League has returned, taking over the midweek with Europe's top club competition. While the Europa League and Conference League are still preparing for their group stages, the Champions League kicks off an intense opening Matchday featuring 18 games over three days: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

The action starts on September 8 with six matches each day. In the United States, every match is available on Paramount+, with selected games airing on CBS Sports Network. Spanish-language broadcasts come through ViX, TUDN, UniMás, and DAZN, varying by matchup.

Tuesday, September 8 – Full Schedule & Viewing Details

• Kickoff (ET): 12:45 PM
• Match: Club Brugge vs Aston Villa
• English Broadcast: CBS Sports Network, Paramount+
• Spanish Broadcast: TUDN, ViX

• Kickoff (ET): 12:45 PM
• Match: AEK Athens vs LASK
• English Broadcast: Paramount+
• Spanish Broadcast: ViX

• Kickoff (ET): 3:00 PM
• Match: Borussia Dortmund vs Villarreal
• English Broadcast: CBS Sports Network, Paramount+
• Spanish Broadcast: ViX

• Kickoff (ET): 3:00 PM
• Match: Porto vs Manchester City
• English Broadcast: Paramount+
• Spanish Broadcast: TUDN, ViX

• Kickoff (ET): 3:00 PM
• Match: Lille vs Real Betis
• English Broadcast: Paramount+
• Spanish Broadcast: ViX

• Kickoff (ET): 3:00 PM
• Match: Real Madrid vs Inter Milan
• English Broadcast: Paramount+
• Spanish Broadcast: DAZN

Tuesday's highlight is arguably Real Madrid hosting Inter Milan at the Santiago Bernabéu. Meanwhile, Manchester City start their run at Porto, and Aston Villa return to the Champions League facing Club Brugge.

Wednesday, September 9 – Full Schedule & Viewing Details

• Kickoff (ET): 12:45 PM
• Match: Barcelona vs Feyenoord
• English Broadcast: Paramount+
• Spanish Broadcast: TUDN, UniMás, ViX

• Kickoff (ET): 12:45 PM
• Match: Stuttgart vs Viking
• English Broadcast: CBS Sports Network, Paramount+
• Spanish Broadcast: ViX

• Kickoff (ET): 3:00 PM
• Match: Liverpool vs Atlético Madrid
• English Broadcast: Paramount+
• Spanish Broadcast: TUDN, UniMás, ViX

• Kickoff (ET): 3:00 PM
• Match: PSG vs Slovan Bratislava
• English Broadcast: Paramount+
• Spanish Broadcast: DAZN

• Kickoff (ET): 3:00 PM
• Match: Napoli vs Arsenal
• English Broadcast: Paramount+
• Spanish Broadcast: ViX

• Kickoff (ET): 3:00 PM
• Match: Sporting CP vs Galatasaray
• English Broadcast: CBS Sports Network, Paramount+
• Spanish Broadcast: ViX

Wednesday features several exciting games, including Barcelona welcoming Feyenoord and Liverpool taking on Atlético Madrid. Arsenal travel to face Napoli, while Paris Saint-Germain defend their title against Slovan Bratislava.

Thursday, September 10 – Full Schedule & Viewing Details

• Kickoff (ET): 12:45 PM
• Match: Fenerbahçe vs Roma
• English Broadcast: CBS Sports Network, Paramount+
• Spanish Broadcast: TUDN, UniMás, ViX

• Kickoff (ET): 12:45 PM
• Match: PSV Eindhoven vs Shakhtar Donetsk
• English Broadcast: Paramount+
• Spanish Broadcast: ViX

• Kickoff (ET): 3:00 PM
• Match: Como vs RB Leipzig
• English Broadcast: CBS Sports Network, Paramount+
• Spanish Broadcast: ViX

• Kickoff (ET): 3:00 PM
• Match: Bayern Munich vs Bodø/Glimt
• English Broadcast: Paramount+
• Spanish Broadcast: TUDN, UniMás, ViX

• Kickoff (ET): 3:00 PM
• Match: Manchester United vs Sabah
• English Broadcast: Paramount+
• Spanish Broadcast: DAZN

• Kickoff (ET): 3:00 PM
• Match: Slavia Praha vs Lens
• English Broadcast: Paramount+
• Spanish Broadcast: ViX

Thursday wraps up the opening Matchday with six games. Notable fixtures include Manchester United returning to the Champions League against Azerbaijan's Sabah at Old Trafford. Also, Bayern Munich host Bodø/Glimt, RB Leipzig visit Como, and Roma face Fenerbahçe.

The Champions League has launched its season with a packed schedule across three days, offering fans plenty of elite European football to enjoy. Pick your streaming service and dive into the premier continental tournament once again.