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English giants Man City, Liverpool and Chelsea are each looking down the barrel of an embarrassingly early Champions League exit, whereas Norwegian minnows Bodo/Glimt have one foot in the quarter-finals. Man City vs Real Madrid (Tuesday, 4 p.m. ET), Chelsea vs PSG vs Chelsea (Tuesday, 4 p.m. ET) and Barcelona vs Newcastle (Wednesday, 1:45 p.m. ET) headline a wonderfully poised set of Round of 16 2nd leg ties.
You can watch the 2026 UCL Round of 16 from anywhere with a VPN and potentially for FREE.
The 2026 Champions League Round of 16 runs from Tuesday, March 10 to Wednesday, March 18. Full fixture schedule below.
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Real Madrid thrashed Pep Guardiola's men 3-0 thanks to Fede Valverde's stunning hat-trick — and neither Kylian Mbappe nor Jude Bellingham even played in the 1st leg. Mario Lemina's early header secured a 1-0 win over Liverpool, but Galatasaray had enough opportunities to put the tie to bed, while a late Khvicha Kvaratskhelia double put the gloss on PSG's 5-2 beatdown of Chelsea.
However, Remontada is a word that's synonymous with the Champions League knockouts. That said, even the most optimistic of Tottenham fans may struggle to see the light, following the omnishambles of their 5-2 defeat. Three of Atletico Madrid's goals came gift-wrapped.
Premier League leaders Arsenal have been installed as Champions League favorites after topping the League phase standings, but they needed a controversial last-gasp penalty to peg Bayer Leverkusen back. The game of the week, however, may well be Barcelona's clash with Newcastle. Lamine Yamal rescued a draw with the last kick of the 1st leg — another soft late penalty — and when the Magpies are on song, their energy and aggression are nigh-on impossible to deal with.
Although Bayern Munich hold a 6-1 lead over Atalanta, the German giants are in the midst of an extraordinary goalkeeping crisis. Manuel Neuer has a calf injury, second-choice stopper Jonas Urbig a concussion, backup to the backup Leon Klanac has a thigh injury, and now fourth-in-line Sven Ulreich has an abdominal issue.
Here's how to watch the UCL Round of 16 from anywhere in the world, and potentially for free.
Champions League Round of 16 schedule 2026
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CHAMPIONS LEAGUE ROUND OF 16 2ND LEG TIES
Tuesday, March 17
1.45 p.m. — Sporting Lisbon 0-3 Bodo/Glimt (FREE on Virgin Media Play)
4 p.m. — Arsenal 1-1 Bayer Leverkusen (FREE on Virgin Media Play)
4 p.m. — Chelsea 2-5 PSG (FREE on Tabii)
4 p.m. — Man City 0-3 Real Madrid (FREE on RTL Play)
Wednesday, March 18
1.45 p.m. — Barcelona 1-1 Newcastle (FREE on Virgin Media Play)
4 p.m. — Bayern Munich 6-1 Atalanta (FREE on Tapmad)
4 p.m. — Tottenham 5-2 Atletico Madrid (FREE on Virgin Media Play)
4 p.m. — Liverpool 0-1 Galatasaray (FREE on RTÉ Player)
(All times ET)
How to watch Champions League Round of 16 for FREE
You can watch select Champions League Round of 16 games free-of-charge on Virgin Media Play and RTÉ Player in Ireland.
All you need is an account and you'll be good to go.
There are also select free stream options in Pakistan (Tapmad), Turkey (TRT1/Tabii), Belgium (RTL Play) and Luxembourg (VTM Go via RTL2).
Traveling abroad right now? You can use a VPN to watch the UCL last 16 action as if you were right at home. NordVPN is our top pick of the options and we'll show you how to access it below.
How to watch Champions League Round of 16 from anywhere
Away from home at the moment and blocked from watching the Champions League on your usual subscription?
You can still tune into the Round of 16 live thanks to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network). The software allows your devices to appear as if they're back in your home country regardless of where in the world you are. So ideal for viewers away on vacation or on business. Our favorite is NordVPN. It's the best on the market:
It's really easy to use a VPN to watch the 2026 Champions League Round of 16.
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 instance, if you want to watch your RTÉ Player stream of Barcelona vs Newcastle, choose 'Ireland' from the list.
3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Head to Virgin Media Play, sign in, and watch Barcelona vs Newcastle live.
How to watch 2025/26 Champions League Round of 16 in the U.S.
In the U.S., every UCL Round of 16 game is available to watch on Paramount Plus.
Plans start at $8.99/month or $89.99/year, but you can get 30 days for $1 by signing up to Walmart Plus.
Outside the U.S. right now? Use NordVPN to watch your preferred coverage while abroad.
How to watch 2025/26 Champions League Round of 16 in the U.K.
Champions League coverage is split between TNT Sports and Prime Video in the U.K..
Newcastle vs Barcelona is exclusive to Prime this week, while every other Round of 16 first leg is being shown on TNT Sports.
You can add TNT Sports to your Sky, Virgin Media or EE TV package, or pay £30.99/month for streaming access via Discovery Plus.
Prime Video costs £8.99/month or £95/year after a 30-day FREE trial.
Remember, if you're a U.K. resident traveling abroad, you can subscribe to NordVPN and use it to unblock your usual UCL coverage.
How to watch 2025/26 Champions League Round of 16 in Australia
In Australia, every UCL Round of 16 ties is being shown on Stan Sport.
A subscription costs AU$20/month on top of a Stan base plan, which itself starts at AU$12/month.
Not in Australia right now? You can simply use a VPN like NordVPN to watch all the action on your Stan Sport account as if you were back home in Oz.
How to watch 2025/26 UCL Round of 16 in Canada
DAZN is showing every Champions League Round of 16 tie in Canada.
Plans currently start at CA$24.99/month on a 12-month deal. As well as the UCL, you'll get access to the Bundesliga, UFC, Matchroom Boxing, Six Nations Rugby and NFL Game Pass.
If you're on vacation outside Canada, you can still follow your usual UCL live streams by using one of the best VPN services, such as NordVPN.
How to watch 2025/26 Champions League Round of 16 in New Zealand
In New Zealand, DAZN is home to the Champions League.
The service costs NZ$14.99 per month if you sign up for an annual deal, or you can choose the flexible monthly option for NZ$29.99 every 30 days.
Kiwi traveling or living abroad? Access your usual subscription with a market-leading VPN like NordVPN.
Can I watch Champions League games on my mobile?
Absolutely. Many of the broadcasters listed above and beyond have streaming services that you can access through mobile apps or via your phone's browser.
You can also stay up-to-date with all 2025/26 Champions League Round of 16 key moments on the official social media channels on X/Twitter (@ChampionsLeague), Instagram (@ChampionsLeague), TikTok (@ChampionsLeague) and UEFA's YouTube (@UEFA).
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