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The 2025-26 UEFA Champions League tournament is set, pitting 36 of the world’s best clubs against each other. Paris Saint-Germain are the reigning champions after defeating Inter Milan in May to pick up their first Champions League trophy. But this time around, clubs like Barcelona, Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid, Bayern Munich, and Napoli will make a back-to-back win very tough for Les Bleus.
At a Glance: How to Watch Champions League Online
If you’re looking to keep up with the 2025-26 Champions League tournament, read on. Ahead is a quick guide on how to watch Champions League matches online without cable.
How to Watch Champions League Matches Online
All Champions League matches will air on Paramount+, and select matches will also be broadcast on CBS Sports Network and CBS Sports Golazo Network. That means you can stream Champions League matches with a subscription to Paramount+, or get limited access with a live TV streaming service that carries CBS Sports Network. Here’s a further breakdown of these options:
Paramount+
➤ $7.99/month
➤ Seven-day free trial
➤ Discounts available
The best way to watch Champions League matches online is to get a subscription to Paramount+, which will have livestreams of every match. It’s also very affordable, with subscriptions starting at $7.99 a month. Get a seven-day free trial to start.
DirecTV
➤ $69.99/month
➤ Five-day free trial
➤ Up to 185+ channels
Another way to watch Champions League matches is to get a live TV streaming service that carries CBS Sports Network, like DirecTV. The most affordable DirecTV plan with CBS Sports Network is the MySports package, which costs $69.99 a month. Right now, however, you can get a five-day free trial and $10 off your first two months.
2025-26 Champions League Schedule
The 2025-26 Champions League tournament officially starts on Tuesday, Sept. 16. Here’s the schedule of play:
Matchday 1: Sept. 16-18, 2025
Matchday 2: Sept. 30-Oct. 1, 2025
Matchday 3: Oct. 21-22, 2025
Matchday 4: Nov. 4-5, 2025
Matchday 5: Nov. 25-26, 2025
Matchday 6: Dec. 9-10, 2025
Matchday 7: Jan. 20-21, 2026
Matchday 8: Jan. 28, 2026
Knockout phase playoffs: Feb. 17-18 & 24-25, 2026
Round of 16: March 10-11 & 17-18, 2026
Quarter-finals: April 7-8 & 14-15, 2026
Semi-finals: April 28-29 & May 5-6, 2026
Final: May 30, 2026
2025-26 Champions League Teams
Here’s the full list of the 36 clubs competing in the 71st UEFA Champions League tournament:
England: Liverpool, Arsenal, Manchester City, Chelsea, Tottenham, Newcastle
Spain: Barcelona, Real Madrid, Atlético de Madrid, Athletic Club, Villarreal
Italy: Napoli, Inter, Atalanta, Juventus
Germany: Bayern München, Bayer Leverkusen, Eintracht Frankfurt, Dortmund
France: Paris Saint-Germain, Marseille, Monaco
Netherlands: PSV, Ajax
Portugal: Benfica, Sporting CP
Belgium: Club Brugge, Union Saint-Gilloise
Turkey: Galatasaray
Czechia: Slavia Praha
Greece: Olympiacos
Denmark: Copenhagen
Norway: Bodø/Glimt
Cyprus: Pafos
Kazakhstan: Kairat Almaty
Azerbaijan: Qarabağ
