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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.
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At a Glance: How to Watch Champions League Online
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Stream: Paramount+
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TV channel: CBS Sports Network
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Tournament dates: Sept. 16, 2025 – May 30, 2026
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 the best way to watch Champions League matches with a subscription to Paramount+ .
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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.
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Even better? Paramount+ is running a fall sale right now that brings the price of its annual plan down to just $30 (normally starts at $60 a year). That means you're getting Paramount+ for about $2.50 a month for 12 months. The deal ends on 9/18 (T&Cs apply).
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
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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
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