How to Watch the 2026/27 UEFA Champions League: Live Streams, TV Channels, and Key Fixtures
The UEFA Champions League is back, promising an exciting tournament as clubs battle to claim the 2026/27 title. The knockout competition remains the most prestigious in club soccer worldwide.
Paris Saint-Germain, winners of the last two seasons, aim to become only the third team to win three straight European crowns. They face strong opposition from last year's finalists Arsenal and other Premier League powers like Manchester City and Liverpool. Big names such as Real Madrid, managed by Champions League legend Jose Mourinho, Barcelona, and German powerhouse Bayern Munich also look ready to compete fiercely.
The journey ends at the Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid on June 5, 2027, where the final will crown the champion.
Where to Watch Champions League Matches in the USA
All matches of the 2026/27 Champions League season will be available live on Paramount+ in the United States. CBS holds the broadcasting rights through the 2029/30 season, streaming every game via its platform.
Paramount+ offers a mix of sports, news, and entertainment content, including access to NFL, UFC, March Madness, and UEFA Champions League coverage. Subscribers can watch live games plus thousands of shows and movies.
Some fixtures will also air on CBS or CBS Sports Network. Fans can access these broadcasts through fubo, which provides a free trial for new users. Fubo streams major channels like ESPN, ABC, CBS, Fox, and NBC without cable (participation depends on plans; taxes and fees may apply).
Occasionally, matches will be streamed on the CBS Sports Golazo Network, a free digital streaming service.
Important Champions League Fixtures for 2026/27
Below are some key group stage matchups, all listed in Eastern Time. Dates and times might change.
- Tuesday, September 8: Real Madrid vs. Inter (3 p.m.)
- Wednesday, September 9: Liverpool vs. Atletico Madrid (3 p.m.), Napoli vs. Arsenal (3 p.m.)
- Tuesday, October 13: Atletico Madrid vs. Manchester United (3 p.m.)
- Wednesday, October 14: Manchester City vs. PSG (3 p.m.)
- Tuesday, October 20: PSG vs. Barcelona (3 p.m.)
- Wednesday, October 21: Bayern Munich vs. Arsenal (3 p.m.)
- Tuesday, November 3: Atletico Madrid vs. Bayern Munich (3 p.m.)
- Wednesday, November 4: RB Leipzig vs. Manchester City (3 p.m.)
- Tuesday, November 24: Arsenal vs. Borussia Dortmund (3 p.m.), Manchester City vs. Napoli (3 p.m.)
- Wednesday, November 25: PSG vs. AS Roma (3 p.m.)
- Tuesday, December 8: Barcelona vs. Manchester City (3 p.m.), Aston Villa vs. PSG (3 p.m.)
- Wednesday, December 9: Arsenal vs. Real Madrid (3 p.m.)
- Tuesday, January 19: Inter vs. Liverpool (3 p.m.)
- Wednesday, January 20: Manchester United vs. Bayern Munich (3 p.m.)
- Wednesday, January 27: PSG vs. Galatasaray (3 p.m.), Manchester City vs. Sporting (3 p.m.)
Knockout Phase Schedule
- Knockout Playoffs Draw: January 29
- Knockout Playoffs First Leg: February 16-17
- Knockout Playoffs Second Leg: February 23-24
- Round of 16 Draw: February 26
- Round of 16 First Leg: March 9-10
- Round of 16 Second Leg: March 16-17
- Quarterfinals First Leg: April 6-7
- Quarterfinals Second Leg: April 13-14
- Semifinals First Leg: April 27-28
- Semifinals Second Leg: May 4-5
- Final: June 5, 2027
