UEFA Champions League: How to Watch in Every Country (2026 Guide)

 UEFA Champions League: How to Watch in Every Country (2026 Guide)

The 2025–26 UEFA Champions League season runs from July 2025 to the final at the end of May 2026, and it’s available almost everywhere in the world through official broadcast partners.UEFA.com With rights now centralized into a 2024–2027 cycle, most countries already have confirmed broadcasters for the entire 2025–26 season – which is what this guide focuses on.

This article gives you:

  • The main broadcasters by country and region for the 2025–26 season (same rights package runs through 2026).

  • Where to stream online legally.

  • Tips for expats & travellers (VPN, language feeds, free-to-air options).

  • Links to the official UEFA list so you can double-check for your country.

Important: Broadcasters can occasionally change within a cycle, and sub-licensing or free-to-air deals may come and go. Always confirm on UEFA’s official “Where to Watch” page for the latest list before a big match. UEFA.com

1. Official UEFA Source (Check This First)

UEFA itself maintains a live page listing broadcast partners for each territory. For the 2025–26 Champions League, this is the single most reliable reference and is updated when deals change. UEFA.com

  • Go to the official UEFA Champions League site. UEFA.com

  • Look for “Where to watch” / broadcast partners.

  • Choose your country or territory from the list to see:

    • TV channels

    • Streaming platforms

    • Sometimes free-to-air options for the final or highlights

Use the rest of this article as a practical overview; use UEFA’s page to verify specifics for your exact location.

2. Europe – Country-by-Country Highlights (2026)

UEFA’s home continent has the broadest and most complex rights structure. The deals listed here are from the 2024–2027 cycle, which covers the 2025–26 / “2026” Champions League season. Wikipedia+1

United Kingdom & Ireland

  • United Kingdom (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)

    • Live & streaming (2025–26):

      • TNT Sports via Discovery+ (primary rights holder)

      • Amazon Prime Video – selected live matches

    • Highlights / limited free options:

      • BBC highlights and possible free coverage for key games (final etc., subject to agreement). FourFourTwo+1

  • Republic of Ireland

    • RTÉ and Virgin Media show a generous selection of live matches and/or free coverage. FourFourTwo

Big Five Leagues (Spain, Italy, Germany, France, Portugal)

Based on the 2024–27 rights cycle: Wikipedia+1

  • Spain – Movistar+ (and potentially other partners as sublicence holders).

  • Italy – Usually a combination of Sky Italia and/or DAZN (check UEFA list for current split).

  • Germany –

    • DAZN (majority of games)

    • Amazon Prime Video – first-pick Tuesday match

    • ZDF – highlights and the final free-to-air. Wikipedia

  • France & Monaco –

    • Canal+ – main live rights

    • M6 – often free-to-air rights for the final. Wikipedia

  • Portugal – Portuguese pay TV platforms (e.g., Eleven / local partners – always verify on the UEFA page). Wikipedia

Central & Eastern Europe (sample list)

From UEFA’s 2024–27 broadcaster table: Wikipedia

  • Poland – Polsat Sport (and associated streaming apps).

  • Czech Republic – Nova Sport.

  • Slovakia – Linked to the same regional deals as Czech (check UEFA list).

  • Hungary – RTL and Sport1.

  • Romania – Local sports networks (e.g., Digi Sport / Orange Sport depending on sub-licences).

  • Bulgaria – bTV and Max Sport.

  • Croatia – HRT and Arena Sport.

  • Serbia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Montenegro, North Macedonia – Arena Sport across much of the Balkans.

Nordic Region

  • Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Iceland

    • Dominant player: Viaplay Group (Viaplay Sport) across the Nordics (plus some local linear channels such as MTV in Finland, and Sýn in Iceland). Wikipedia+1

Other European Territories (examples)

Again from the 2024–27 rights structure: Wikipedia+1

  • Belgium – RTL, VTM, Proximus, Play Sports.

  • Netherlands – Local pay-TV and streaming operators (check UEFA list; rights have shifted recently).

  • Switzerland – National language broadcasters plus pay-TV (blue Sport, etc.).

  • Greece – Cosmote Sport and MEGA.

  • Cyprus – CYTA.

  • Turkey – National pay-TV (beIN / local sports networks, depending on current deal).

  • Azerbaijan – CBC Sport and İTV (one of the best known semi-free options). Wikipedia+1

For smaller UEFA members like Albania, Armenia, Georgia, Moldova, etc., UEFA’s “Where to watch” page will list the exact local partner (e.g., Tring, Fast Sports, Setanta Sports, Silk Sport and others). Wikipedia+1

3. Americas – USA, Canada & Latin America

United States

For 2025–26, CBS Sports / Paramount+ continues as the key English-language rights holder. Wikipedia+1

  • Streaming:

    • Paramount+ – every match live in English.

  • TV:

    • Select matches on CBS / CBS Sports Network.

  • Spanish-language coverage:

    • Traditionally via Univision/TUDN networks and streaming; confirm on UEFA’s list for the exact package in 2025–26. Wikipedia+1

Canada

  • DAZN holds exclusive streaming rights to the Champions League in Canada for the 2025–26 season. Wikipedia+1

Brazil

  • Rights for 2024–27: Wikipedia+1

    • TNT Sports

    • SBT – free-to-air access to a selected Tuesday match (co-exclusive).

Rest of South America

UEFA’s 2024–27 cycle centralizes many South American territories under a combination of pay-TV and pan-regional networks. Often this means: Wikipedia+1

  • ESPN / Star+ or similar Disney platforms in several countries.

  • Local free-to-air partners in selected markets (e.g., Argentina, Chile, etc.).

Mexico & Central America

  • ESPN is a primary rights holder for Central America, with games available on ESPN channels and its streaming apps. Wikipedia+1

  • Additional local partners may show selected games or highlights.

Caribbean

  • Rush Sports is listed as a broadcast partner in the Caribbean region. Wikipedia

4. Asia–Pacific – From India to Australia

India & South Asia

The 2024–27 rights package for India and neighbouring South Asian countries is typically held by a major sports+OTT combo (e.g., Sony Sports Network / Sony LIV or a similar operator). Exact branding can shift, so always verify on UEFA’s list for:

  • India

  • Pakistan

  • Bangladesh

  • Sri Lanka

  • Nepal

  • Maldives

UEFA.com

East & Southeast Asia

From the UEFA and broadcaster tables: Wikipedia+1

  • China – iQIYI (digital streaming rights).

  • Hong Kong, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Brunei – often included in beIN Sports’ multi-territory packages.

  • Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore – rights tend to be held by regional sports networks and telco streamers; check local listing on UEFA page, as these markets move frequently.

Some Asian territories also benefit from Tapmad and other regional OTT providers, occasionally offering low-cost or semi-free access for selected matches. FourFourTwo

Australia & New Zealand

  • Australia – Stan Sport continues to carry Champions League matches for the 2024–27 cycle. Wikipedia+1

  • New Zealand – DAZN has rights for Champions League coverage. FourFourTwo

Pacific Islands

Coverage in many Pacific territories is bundled via regional satellite or cable carriers; again, UEFA’s official partners list is the most reliable place to check. UEFA.com

5. Middle East & Africa

Middle East & North Africa (MENA)

For the 2024–27 cycle, beIN Sports has extended rights across 23 countries in the Middle East and North Africa. Grokipedia+1

  • Includes countries such as:

    • Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman

    • Egypt, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Jordan, Lebanon, etc.

  • Coverage is via:

    • beIN Sports linear channels

    • beIN CONNECT digital streaming

Sub-Saharan Africa

Rights are split between pay-TV giants and national broadcasters: Wikipedia+1

  • SuperSport (often via DStv) traditionally carries most Champions League matches in many Sub-Saharan African countries.

  • Certain games or highlights may air on national free-to-air channels (e.g., CRTV in Cameroon is specifically listed by UEFA). Wikipedia

Because Sub-Saharan Africa is covered via regional packages rather than strictly by country, check:

  1. Your local DStv / pay-TV provider.

  2. The UEFA broadcast partner listing for your specific country.

6. If Your Country Isn’t Clearly Listed

In smaller territories, microstates, or places with overlapping regional rights, you might not immediately recognize the broadcaster. If so:

  1. Search the UEFA “Where to watch” page

    • It will show which regional or local partner covers your country. UEFA.com

  2. Check your local telecom / pay-TV bundles

    • Many operators (especially in small markets) sublicense the feed from a regional rights holder and bundle it with broadband or mobile.

  3. Use an official streaming partner when travelling

    • If you’re an expat or tourist, you can:

      • Use your home service abroad if it supports roaming in that country.

      • Or sign up for a local streaming service that has the rights.

    • Many fans also use VPNs to access home subscriptions; legally, you remain bound by the terms of service and local regulations, so always check those. FourFourTwo

7. Quick FAQ – Champions League Viewing in 2026

Is there a single global streaming service for the Champions League in 2026?
No. For the 2025–26 season, rights are still sold territory by territory, usually to a mix of TV and OTT platforms. UEFA has introduced a global streaming package in its tender for cycles beyond 2027, and companies like DAZN are positioning to bid, but that does not yet apply to the 2025–26 season. The Guardian+1

Can I watch for free?

  • Some countries still offer:

    • Free-to-air coverage of the final (e.g., M6 in France; some UK or EU FTA deals). Wikipedia+1

    • Limited free streaming (e.g., certain regional OTT like Tapmad in selected Asian territories). FourFourTwo

  • However, most matches are behind a paywall via subscription TV or streaming.

Does this guide also apply to the Women’s Champions League?
No. The UEFA Women’s Champions League has a separate broadcast ecosystem. From 2025–26, a major five-year deal makes Disney+ the primary platform in Europe, replacing DAZN/YouTube’s free model, with some games still on free-to-air across selected countries. AP News+1

8. How to Use This Guide in 2026

  1. Identify your region & country in the sections above.

  2. Match the broadcaster (TNT, DAZN, beIN, SuperSport, ESPN, etc.).

  3. Go to:

    • The broadcaster’s website/app to subscribe or tune in.

    • UEFA’s “Where to watch” page before big nights to confirm nothing has changed for your territory. UEFA.com+1

As long as you’re using the official partner for your country, you’ll have reliable access to every Champions League night in 2026 – from the early qualifying rounds to the final.

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