where to watch uefa champions league
You can watch the UEFA Champions League on different platforms depending on your country; in most places it’s on a mix of paid broadcasters and official streaming services, with some matches also available for free-to-air.
Main ways to watch
- Official broadcast partners
UEFA licenses Champions League rights country by country, so the first step is to check the official “Where to watch the Champions League” page on UEFA’s site, which lists all TV and streaming partners worldwide for the 2025/26 season.
- Paid sports streamers and channels
Typical platforms include big sports networks or premium streamers that hold multi‑year rights in each region.
Examples by region (2025/26 season)
- United States
Champions League games are shown via CBS Sports platforms, with live streams on Paramount+, and Spanish‑language coverage via TelevisaUnivision; DAZN is also listed as a rightsholder in the US for 2024–2027.
- United Kingdom & Ireland
In the UK, live Champions League coverage for 2025/26 is on TNT Sports and Amazon Prime Video, with Amazon getting first pick of some matches on Tuesdays. In Ireland, coverage is shared between free‑to‑air RTE and pay services such as Premier Sports, TNT Sports, and Amazon Prime.
- Germany
Rights are split between DAZN Germany and Amazon Prime, with Amazon getting one fixture per matchday.
- France
Coverage is available on CANAL+.
- Italy
Matches are on Sky Italia, with a selection of games also available on Amazon Prime.
- Nordics and Baltics
Viaplay shows games in Denmark and Sweden (and most games in Iceland), TV2 Play is the home in Norway, while Go3 Sport has rights in Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania.
- Portugal, Greece, Central Europe
DAZN and Sport TV share rights in Portugal, Cosmote Sport carries games in Greece, Nova Sport shows them in Czechia, and Cytavision broadcasts in Cyprus.
Sample broadcaster overview
| Country / Region | Main Broadcasters / Platforms |
|---|---|
| USA | CBS Sports, Paramount+, TelevisaUnivision, DAZN (rights cycle 2024–2027) |
| UK | TNT Sports, Amazon Prime Video |
| Ireland | RTE (free), Premier Sports, TNT Sports, Amazon Prime |
| Germany | DAZN, Amazon Prime (one game per matchday) |
| France | CANAL+ |
| Italy | Sky Italia, Amazon Prime (selected matches) |
| Portugal | DAZN, Sport TV |
| Denmark & Sweden | Viaplay |
| Norway | TV2 Play |
| Baltics (EE/LV/LT) | Go3 Sport |
Free streams and highlights
- Some fixtures each matchday are shown free‑to‑air or via free streaming apps in certain countries, such as specific matches carried by national broadcasters or OTT apps promoted as free options.
- In the US, there is a dedicated UEFA Champions League channel on CBS Sports that runs highlights and goals, which can be streamed online.
Quick how‑to checklist
- Go to UEFA’s official “where to watch” page and select your country to see the current rights holders.
- Check whether you already have access via an existing subscription (e.g., a sports package, Prime Video, DAZN, or a local cable channel).
- If you are in the US, look for live games on Paramount+ and related CBS Sports outlets; if you are in the UK or Ireland, check TNT Sports and Amazon Prime Video, plus RTE in Ireland for free‑to‑air games.
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