UEFA Champions League

How to Watch the
Champions League 2025-26

Complete broadcast guide — UK, USA, Europe and worldwide. UCL Final in Istanbul on May 30, 2026.

Semi-Finals: Apr 28–May 6 Final: May 30, 2026 Venue: Istanbul

Where to Watch — By Country

Broadcast rights vary by region. Find your country below.

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United Kingdom

TNT
TNT Sports / discovery+
Live matches, highlights, studio coverage. Subscription required via Sky, BT, Virgin or discovery+ direct.
From ~£30.99/mo (Sky add-on)
FREE
Free-to-air options
No free UCL coverage in the UK. BBC and ITV do not hold rights for 2025-26. Highlights may appear on YouTube.
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United States

P+
Paramount+ / CBS Sports
Primary broadcaster for UCL in the US. CBS Sports Golazo network carries select matches free. Full coverage on Paramount+.
Paramount+ from $7.99/mo
CBS
CBS Sports (free)
Select UCL matches broadcast free on CBS. Check CBS Sports app and schedule for free games.
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Germany

DZ
DAZN
Holds UCL streaming rights in Germany. Full match library plus live coverage of all knockout rounds.
From €34.99/mo
ZDF
ZDF (free — Final only)
The UCL Final may be broadcast free on ZDF in Germany. Check nearer the date.
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France

C+
Canal+
France's primary UCL broadcaster. Full live coverage including all knockout matches and the Final.
Canal+ subscription required
TF1
TF1 (free — select games)
TF1 may carry the Final free-to-air in France. Confirmed closer to the date.
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Spain

MV
Movistar+
Spain's leading UCL broadcaster. All matches available on Movistar's Vamos channel.
Movistar subscription required
TV3
RTVE / TV3 (free)
Spanish state broadcasters may carry UCL Final free-to-air, particularly if a Spanish club reaches the final.
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Rest of World

bN
beIN Sports (MENA, Asia)
Covers Middle East, North Africa and parts of Asia. Available via cable/satellite or beIN CONNECT app.
DZ
DAZN (multiple markets)
Available in Canada, Italy, Japan, Brazil and more. Check DAZN availability in your country.

UCL 2025-26 Key Dates

April 15 & 16, 2026
Quarter-Final First Legs
Top 8 clubs fight for a place in the semi-finals.
April 22 & 23, 2026
Quarter-Final Second Legs
Four semi-finalists decided on aggregate over both legs.
April 28 & 29, 2026
Semi-Final First Legs
SF1 on April 28 (Tue), SF2 on April 29 (Wed). Home legs for the higher-seeded clubs.
May 5 & 6, 2026
Semi-Final Second Legs
Finalists decided. Away goals rule no longer applies — extra time and penalties if tied on aggregate.
May 30, 2026
UCL FINAL — Istanbul
Ataturk Olympic Stadium, Istanbul, Turkey. Kick-off: 21:00 CET (20:00 BST / 15:00 ET)
The biggest club football match in the world.
Mark Your Calendar

UCL Final — May 30, 2026

Istanbul, Turkey — Ataturk Olympic Stadium

20:00
BST (UK)
21:00
CET (Europe)
15:00
ET (USA East)
12:00
PT (USA West)

Platform Pricing Comparison

Platform Country Price Live UCL Free Trial
TNT Sports / discovery+ 🇬🇧 UK ~£30.99/mo All matches 7 days
Paramount+ 🇺🇸 USA $7.99/mo All matches 7 days
CBS Sports (Golazo) 🇺🇸 USA Free Select games N/A
DAZN 🇩🇪 Germany + others €34.99/mo All matches Varies
Canal+ 🇫🇷 France €25.99/mo All matches 1 month
Movistar+ 🇪🇸 Spain €70+/mo (bundle) All matches Varies
beIN Sports 🌍 MENA / Asia Regional pricing All matches Varies

* Prices approximate and subject to change. Check provider websites for current offers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I watch the Champions League for free?

In the UK there is no free-to-air UCL coverage — a TNT Sports or discovery+ subscription is required. In the USA, CBS Sports carries select games free via the Golazo network. Germany's ZDF may carry the Final free. YouTube shows official highlights and some free preview clips after matches.

Where is the 2026 UCL Final?

The 2026 Champions League Final is being held at the Ataturk Olympic Stadium in Istanbul, Turkey on Saturday, May 30, 2026. This is the same venue that hosted the legendary Liverpool comeback in 2005.

What time does the UCL Final kick off?

The UCL Final kicks off at 21:00 CET (Central European Time). That's 20:00 BST in the UK, 15:00 ET on the US East Coast, and 04:00 AEST the following day in Australia.

Can I watch from abroad with a VPN?

Some fans use VPN services to access broadcasts from other countries. Be aware that using a VPN to bypass geo-restrictions may violate the terms of service of streaming platforms. Always check the terms and conditions of the service you are using.

Where can I watch UCL highlights for free?

The official UEFA Champions League YouTube channel posts official highlights after every match, usually within a few hours of the final whistle. You can also find match highlights and analysis right here on Football Moments.

Free UCL Highlights on YouTube

Don't have a subscription? The official UEFA Champions League YouTube channel publishes full match highlights after every game. Search "Champions League highlights" on YouTube for the latest clips — or browse the UCL videos right here on Football Moments.

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