How to watch UEFA Champions League 2025-26 — free streams, TV channels, fixture list

 The UEFA Champions League trophy is seen on the stage ahead of the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase Draw at Grimaldi Forum on August 27, 2025 in Monaco, Monaco.
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The 2025-26 Champions League season promises entertainment and drama aplenty. PSG are aiming to win the tournament for a second year on the bounce, while Barcelona, Real Madrid, Liverpool and Arsenal also have their eyes on the prize. If you want to watch Champions League games throughout the season, then we’ve got you covered with our helpful guide below.

Champions League Stream Quick Guide

Champions League Streams
• Dates: September 16, 2025 May 30, 2026
• U.K. — TNT Sports, Amazon Prime
• U.S. — Paramount Plus
• Free Streams: Virgin Media Play
• Watch anywhere — try NordVPN 100% risk free

Now they face a Chelsea side that demolished them in August last year in a stunning Club World Cup final victory. Elsewhere, the Premier League leaders face off against a Bayer Leverkusen side that have a strong history in this competition. Underdogs, Bodo/Glimt host a Sporting side that will have their work set out for them as the Norwegian side look to slay another giant.

This RO16 phase certainly offers the chance of a few shocks and you won't want to miss a minute of the action. So here's how to watch the Champions League 2025/26 from anywhere in the world.

How can I watch Champions League 2025-26 for free?

Elsewhere free streaming will be available in Turkey on Tabii and on RTL Play and VTM Go services in Belgium.

Use NordVPN to access your usual free Champions League live streams while you are out of the country.

Watch Champions League from anywhere in the world

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How to watch Champions League live streams in the U.S.

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If you want to watch Champions League live streams in the US, you'll need Paramount Plus.

You can catch the entire Champions League campaign on Paramount Plus. Plans start at $8.99 per month and go up to $13.99 per month.

Remember: if you are usually based in the U.S. but are out of the country, you can watch the services you already subscribe to with our recommended VPN.

How to watch Champions League live streams in the U.K.

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Soccer fans in the U.K. looking to watch Champions League live streams will need TNT Sports and Amazon Prime for all the action from Europe's top competition. Most games will be on TNT Sports, though Prime Video has first pick of Tuesday evening games.

You can get TNT by adding TNT Sports to your Sky, Virgin Media or EE TV package, or by paying £30.99 per month for a Discovery Plus plan that includes TNT Sports.

Amazon Prime costs £8.99 per month or £95 per year, but new customers can get a 30-day free trial before committing.

And remember, if you're a U.K. resident traveling abroad, you could subscribe to NordVPN and use it to unblock your usual free Champions League stream and watch it as if you were back home.

How to watch Champions live streams in Australia

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Aussies can watch Champions League live streams on Stan Sport for the 2025-26 campaign.

Subscriptions to Stan Sport cost $20 per month as an add-on to your Stan plan. (Basic costs $12 per month, Standard is $17 per month and Premium is $22 per 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 Champions League live streams in Canada

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Canadians can watch Champions League live streams on digital streaming service DAZN. Plans currently start at $24.99 per month on a 12-month deal. As well as the Champions League, you'll get access to the Bundesliga, UFC, Matchroom Boxing, Six Nations Rugby and the NFL Game Pass.

Canadians trapped abroad who still want to access their low-price subscription can use a VPN such as NordVPN to make their streaming device behave like it's still back in the Great White North.

How to watch Champions League live streams in New Zealand

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DAZN is also the place to find catch Champions League live streams in New Zealand. The service costs NZ$14.99 per month if you sign up for an annual deal, or you can choose the flexible monthly option at NZ$29.99 every 30 days.

Are you a Kiwi traveling or living abroad? Access your usual subscription with a market-leading VPN like NordVPN.

UEFA Champions League Results & Fixtures

🔄 Tuesday, 10 March 2026- 1st Leg
Galatasaray vs Liverpool Atalanta vs Bayern Munich
Atletico Madrid vs Tottenham Hotspur
Newcastle vs Barcelona

🔄 Wednesday, 11 March 2026 – 1st Leg
Bayer Leverkusen vs Arsenal
Bodo/Glimt vs Sporting Lisbon
PSG vs Chelsea
Real Madrid CF vs Man City

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Greg Lea

Greg Lea is a freelance soccer journalist from London, England. He primarily covers the English Premier League for Tom's Guide, but also has experience covering other European competitions such as the UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League. He is the former editor of soccer blog The Set Pieces and has had his work published in the Guardian, FourFourTwo, Goal.com, ESPN and many more. He became a Crystal Palace fan after watching a 1-0 loss to Port Vale in 1998, and once got on the scoresheet in a primary school game against Wilfried Zaha's Whitehorse Manor (if you're not clued up on English soccer players, Zaha went on to become one of Palace's greatest wingers).

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