Manchester City vs Bayer Leverkusen in the 2025–26 Champions League was televised and streamed widely, with the primary English-language rights carried by Paramount+ in the US and DAZN in several other regions, along with local TV partners in the UK and Europe. The match was played at the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, with an 8 p.m. GMT kick-off, which corresponded to 3 p.m. ET / 12 p.m. PT in North America.

Main ways to watch

  • United States : The game was available to stream live on Paramount+ , which holds UEFA Champions League rights and carried Man City vs Leverkusen as part of its soccer coverage. Some guides also note DAZN as a streaming option in certain North American territories, but Paramount+ is the primary Champions League platform in the US market.
  • Canada and some other regions : DAZN showed the match live as part of its Champions League offering, with on-demand replays after full time.
  • United Kingdom : Coverage was tied to the regular UK Champions League broadcasters with an 8 p.m. local kick-off, though detailed listings are usually provided closer to matchday on domestic TV-sport schedules.
  • Ireland / selected European markets : Tech and streaming guides highlighted that viewers could watch the game free via Virgin Media Player , accessible within Ireland, with VPN-based access discussed for viewers abroad.

Streaming tips and timing

  • Kick-off time : Listed at 8 p.m. GMT in the UK, 3 p.m. ET / 12 p.m. PT in North America, 9 p.m. CET in mainland Europe, and early-morning viewing in Australia (around 7 a.m. AEDT).
  • Using a VPN : Several guides suggested that fans outside their home region could use a reputable VPN to log into their usual streaming services (Paramount+, DAZN, Virgin Media Player) when traveling abroad, emphasizing secure connections and adherence to service terms.

Forum and fan chatter

  • Soccer forums and discussion threads around the match focused more on the surprising 0–2 result at the Etihad than on viewing issues, but they confirm that the fixture was part of the standard televised Champions League slate and widely accessible through the platforms above. Fans talked about lineups, substitutions, and tactical choices rather than any difficulty finding legal streams, which suggests coverage was straightforward via official broadcasters.

Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.