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The Champions Cup continues into round three with some teams already beginning to assert themselves across Europe.
All roads lead to Bilbao and you can watch European Champions Cup 2025-26 live streams from anywhere with a VPN.
▶︎ Champions Cup Dates: Friday, December 5 → Saturday, 23 May
• FREE STREAM — FloRugby's YouTube (U.S.) / France TV (FRA)
• U.K. — Premier Sports
• Watch anywhere — Try NordVPN 100% risk free
With the updated Champions Cup format, 24 teams from England, France, Ireland, Wales, Scotland, and South Africa are split across four groups. The top four teams in each group progress to the round of 16, before the field is narrowed down to the final two who will face off in Bilbao.
The opening two weekends have already delivered plenty of thrills, with Glasgow arguably the standout team so far. The Scottish side produced an incredible comeback to beat Antoine Dupont's Toulouse 28-21 just before Christmas. This week, they face another tough challenge, traveling to Clermont.
Elsewhere, Northampton, Leinster, Bordeaux, and Bristol have all made strong starts, each securing two wins from two to kick off their campaigns. This weekend, the pick of the fixtures is Saracens’ home clash against Toulouse, as Mark McCall's side look to bounce back from a rough patch, having suffered three defeats in their last four games
It promises to be a thrilling 2025–26 Champions Cup, and with 63 matches to watch, you’ll want to know exactly where and how to follow the action. Read on as we explain how to watch the 2025–26 Champions Cup from anywhere in the world.
How to watch Champions Cup 2025-26 for free
France TV will have two free games a week. This week that is Clermont vs Glasgow and Bordeaux vs Northampton.
Outside France right now? Use NordVPN to access your free streams from anywhere — more on that below.
How to watch Champions Cup 2025-26 from anywhere
Unable to watch the Champions Cup 2025-26 on your usual streaming platforms due to geo-blockers?
No need to worry, you can still watch your usual rugby live streams thanks to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network). The software makes your devices to appear to be back in your home country regardless of where in the world you are. Ideal for rugby fans away on vacation looking to stream the Champions Cup. Our favorite is NordVPN. It's the best on the market:
It's really easy to use a VPN to watch Champions Cup action.
1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favorite.
2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For example, if you want to watch your France TV stream choose 'France' from the listed countries.
3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Head to France TV and enjoy their coverage free of charge.
How to watch Champions Cup 2025-26 live streams in the U.S.
As alluded to, FloRugby's YouTube will broadcast every single game for free from Round 1.
Normally, you will need a FloRugby subscription to watch the action. Prices start at $29.99/month, but sign-up for an annual subscription and you will essentially get seven months for free.
Traveling outside the U.S. at all during the tournament? You can live stream the Champions Cup by using a trusted VPN.
How to watch Champions Cup 2025-26 live streams in Canada
Those in Canada can also stream all the Champions Cup action via FloRugby.
Prices remain the same which means when converting to Canadian dollars it comes in at CA$41.90/month.
Outside of Canada? You can watch any Champions Cup stream using NordVPN.
How to watch Champions Cup 2025-26 live streams in the U.K.
Premier Sports will be broadcasting the 2025-26 Champions Cup in the U.K..
It is £16.99/month for a flexible monthly subscription with an annual plan costing £120.
Outside the country to watch your Champions Cup team? Stream from anywhere in the world using a VPN.
How to watch Champions Cup 2025-26 live streams in Australia & New Zealand
The Champions Cup is broadcast on dedicated streaming service EPCR TV in Australia.
Every match will be available on the platform and a season pass is available for €49.99 (AU$88.29/NZ$101.16).
Outside either Australia or New Zealand during the tournament? You can use a VPN such as NordVPN to watch the full tournament from anywhere in the world.
How to watch Champions Cup 2025-26 live streams in South Africa
SuperSport will broadcast Champions Cup action in South Africa.
You'll need a DStv access package to watch the rugby tournament on SuperSport, with prices starting at R99 ($5.66) per month.
Can't access DStv from abroad? Just use a VPN to tell your device that you're back home.
Champions Cup 2025-26 Round 3 Fixtures
Fixture | Date | Eastern Time | Greenwich Mean Time |
|---|---|---|---|
Castres vs Bath | Friday, January 9 | 3 p.m. | 8 p.m. |
Edinburgh vs Gloucester | Friday, January 9 | 3 p.m. | 8 p.m. |
Bulls vs Bristol | Saturday, January 10 | 8 a.m. | 1 p.m. |
Clermont vs Glasgow | Saturday, January 10 | 10:15 a.m. | 3:15 p.m. |
Sale vs Sharks | Saturday, January 10 | 12:30 p.m. | 5:30 p.m. |
Leinster vs La Rochelle | Saturday, January 10 | 12:30 p.m. | 5:30 p.m. |
Scarlets vs Pau | Saturday, January 10 | 3 p.m. | 8 p.m. |
Leicester vs Bayonne | Saturday, January 10 | 3 p.m. | 8 p.m. |
Toulon vs Munster | Sunday, January 11 | 8 a.m. | 1 p.m. |
Harlequins vs Stormers | Sunday, January 11 | 8 a.m. | 1 p.m. |
Bordeaux vs Northampton | Sunday, January 11 | 10:15 a.m. | 3:15 p.m. |
Saracens vs Toulouse | Sunday, January 11 | 12:30 p.m. | 5:30 p.m. |
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