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.
PSG swept all before them in the Champions League last season to lift the trophy for the first time in their history. Luis Enrique’s team are aiming to retain their crown in 2025-26, but that will not be easy now that the French side have a target on their backs.
Real Madrid are aiming to get back on top in Europe in Xabi Alonso’s debut campaign at the helm. Their arch-rivals Barcelona came close last year and are striving to go one better. English duo Liverpool and Arsenal also have the trophy in their sights.
Can Man City challenge after an off-year in 2024/2025? Will Napoli mount a challenge from Serie A? Are Bayern Munich ready to be crowned kings of the continent once more? There are so many fascinating questions to be answered over the next few months.
You won’t want to miss any of the action, so here’s how to watch 2025-26 Champions League live streams online and from anywhere.
How can I watch Champions League 2025-26 for free?
Irish UCL fans are in luck as they will get eight Champions League games a week to view for free. Virgin Media Player will be showing six games on their platform while RTE will show two.
Free on RTE Player or Virgin Media Player this week:
Athletic Bilbao vs Arsenal (Virgin Media Player)
Real Madrid vs Marseille (Virgin Media Player)
Slavia Prague v Bodø/Glimt (Virgin Media Player)
Liverpool v Atlético Madrid (RTE 2)
Bayern Munich v Chelsea (Virgin Media Player)
FC Copenhagen v Bayer Leverkusen (Virgin Media Player)
Manchester City v Napoli (Virgin Media Player)
Newcastle United v Barcelona (RTE 2)
Elsewhere free streaming will be available in Turkey on TRT Spor 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
Away from home at the moment and blocked from watching Champions League on your usual subscription?
You can still watch the 2025-26 Champions League live thanks to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network). The software allows your devices to appear to be back in your home country regardless of where in the world you are, making it ideal for viewers away on vacation or on business. Our favorite is NordVPN. It’s the best on the market:
How to watch Champions League live streams in the U.S.
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 $7.99 per month and go up to $12.99 per month. If you want to try before you buy, Paramount Plus offers a seven-day free trial.
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.
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
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
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
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 Fixtures
🟩 Tuesday, 16 September 2025
Athletic Club vs Arsenal – 12:45 P.M. ET / 5:45 P.M. BST
PSV Eindhoven vs Union Saint-Gilloise – 12:45 P.M. ET / 5:45 P.M. BST
Juventus vs Borussia Dortmund – 3:00 P.M. ET / 8:00 P.M. BST
Real Madrid vs Marseille – 3:00 P.M. ET / 8:00 P.M. BST
Benfica vs Qarabağ – 3:00 P.M. ET / 8:00 P.M. BST
Tottenham vs Villarreal – 3:00 P.M. ET / 8:00 P.M. BST
🟩 Wednesday, 17 September 2025
Olympiacos vs Pafos – 12:45 P.M. ET / 5:45 P.M. BST
Slavia Praha vs Bodø/Glimt – 12:45 P.M. ET / 5:45 P.M. BST
Ajax vs Inter – 3:00 P.M. ET / 8:00 P.M. BST
Bayern Munich vs Chelsea – 3:00 P.M. ET / 8:00 P.M. BST
Liverpool vs Atlético Madrid – 3:00 P.M. ET / 8:00 P.M. BST
Paris Saint-Germain vs Atalanta – 3:00 P.M. ET / 8:00 P.M. BST
🟩 Thursday, 18 September 2025
Club Brugge vs Monaco – 12:45 P.M. ET / 5:45 P.M. BST
Copenhagen vs Bayer Leverkusen – 12:45 P.M. ET / 5:45 P.M. BST
Eintracht Frankfurt vs Galatasaray – 3:00 P.M. ET / 8:00 P.M. BST
Manchester City vs Napoli – 3:00 P.M. ET / 8:00 P.M. BST
Newcastle United vs Barcelona – 3:00 P.M. ET / 8:00 P.M. BST
Sporting CP vs Kairat Almaty – 3:00 P.M. ET / 8:00 P.M. BST
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