Champions League Broadcast Guide: Where to Watch Live Matches on TV and Stream
Champions League Broadcast Overview
The UEFA Champions League, Europe's premier club football tournament, delivers thrilling matches every week. For viewers eager to catch the action live, here’s a clear guide to the TV channels and streaming platforms showing the games.
Current Broadcast Rights and Platforms
DAZN holds most of the Champions League rights until 2027, streaming nearly every game live on TV and online. The only exception is the headline Tuesday night match, which is exclusively available on Amazon Prime Video. If a German team makes it to the final, that final will be broadcast free-to-air as well.
Starting from the 2027/28 season through 2030/31, Paramount+ will become the main broadcaster. Meanwhile, Prime Video will continue to show the Wednesday headline match exclusively.
How to Access the Matches
- DAZN: Nearly all matches except the Tuesday headline game.
- Amazon Prime Video: Exclusive rights for the Tuesday night featured match.
- Paramount+ (from 2027/28): Main rights holder moving forward.
- Free-to-Air: German finals involving local clubs.
Fans can sign up to these platforms to watch their preferred matches. For those wanting global access, services like NordVPN offer ways to stream from anywhere.
Additional Viewing Options
SPOX offers live tickers for selected games, ensuring you stay updated with key moments if you can't watch live.
Quick Champions League Facts
- Organiser: UEFA
- Founded: 1955 (as the European Cup; renamed Champions League in 1992–93)
- Teams: 36
- Matchdays: 17
- Most appearances: Cristiano Ronaldo (183 games)
- Top scorer: Cristiano Ronaldo (140 goals)
- Most titles won: Real Madrid (15 trophies)
