How to Watch the Champions League in the USA (2026/27)

Short answer: Paramount+. If you're in the US and want to watch the Champions League in English, Paramount+ streams every match of the 2026/27 season, from the league phase right through to the final in Madrid on June 5, 2027. CBS Sports has the English-language rights, so that's where everything lives.

That's the easy part. Regular TV, Spanish coverage and kick-off times take a little more explaining.

Can I watch Champions League games on regular TV?

Some of them. CBS and CBS Sports Network show a few of the biggest games each round, and the final is on CBS. Most matches are streaming only, though. If your team isn't one of the giants, you'll need Paramount+.

What about watching in Spanish?

Spanish-language coverage is split. TelevisaUnivision shows matches on TUDN, Univision, UniMás, Galavisión and its ViX streaming service, and DAZN has the rest. So if you want every game in Spanish, you'd need both ViX Premium and DAZN. Check the listings the day before a match to see which one has it.

What time are Champions League games in the US?

Most league phase games are on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons. The main kick-off is 3:00pm ET (noon PT), and a couple of games each night start earlier, at 12:45pm ET (9:45am PT). Great if you work from home. Less great if you don't.

One thing that catches people out: Europe and the US change their clocks on different dates. In the weeks between, US kick-offs move an hour later, so a 3:00pm game becomes 4:00pm ET. It happens in late October and again in March, which is round of 16 time.

How do I find out which UCL games are on tomorrow?

The Champions League standings and schedule page lists every fixture with kick-off times and updates live during games. We also publish a preview the day before every big match, with the kick-off time in the US, UK and beyond, plus team news.

Can I watch the Champions League for free?

Not live, at least not legally. CBS Sports posts highlights on YouTube after each matchday, which is the next best thing. And honestly, skip the free streaming sites. They lag, they freeze at the worst moment and they're full of pop-ups you don't want on your laptop.

Common questions

Is the Champions League on Paramount+?

Yes. Paramount+ streams every Champions League match in English in the US.

Is the Champions League on ESPN or Peacock?

No. In English, it's only on CBS's channels and Paramount+.

When does the Champions League league phase end?

On January 27, 2027. The knockout play-offs start on February 16 and 17, and the final is in Madrid on June 5, 2027.

How does the new Champions League format work?

All 36 teams sit in one table and play eight games each. The top eight go straight to the round of 16. Our league phase explainer covers the rest.