UEFA Champions League Returns: TV Channels, Streaming, Kickoff Schedule

UEFA Champions League Returns with a Full Midweek of Action

The UEFA Champions League is back, claiming the spotlight this midweek as Europe’s top club competition kicks off its new season. While the Europa League and Conference League await their group stages, the Champions League dominates Tuesday through Thursday with 18 matches spread over three days.

UEFA’s official schedule for the 2026-27 Champions League season launches on September 8, offering six games each day. Fans in the United States can catch every match on Paramount+, with some games also airing on CBS Sports Network. Spanish-language broadcasts are available via ViX, TUDN, UniMás, and DAZN, depending on the matchup.

Tuesday, September 8 – Matchups and Broadcast Info

• 12:45 PM ET: Club Brugge vs Aston Villa – CBS Sports Network, Paramount+ (English), TUDN, ViX (Spanish)
• 12:45 PM ET: AEK Athens vs LASK – Paramount+ (English), ViX (Spanish)
• 3:00 PM ET: Borussia Dortmund vs Villarreal – CBS Sports Network, Paramount+ (English), ViX (Spanish)
• 3:00 PM ET: Porto vs Manchester City – Paramount+ (English), TUDN, ViX (Spanish)
• 3:00 PM ET: Lille vs Real Betis – Paramount+ (English), ViX (Spanish)
• 3:00 PM ET: Real Madrid vs Inter Milan – Paramount+ (English), DAZN (Spanish)

Tuesday features one of the day's standout games as Real Madrid hosts Inter Milan at the Santiago Bernabéu. Manchester City start their campaign on the road against Porto, while Aston Villa make their return to Champions League football facing Club Brugge.

Wednesday, September 9 – Matchups and Broadcast Info

• 12:45 PM ET: Barcelona vs Feyenoord – Paramount+ (English), TUDN, UniMás, ViX (Spanish)
• 12:45 PM ET: Stuttgart vs Viking – CBS Sports Network, Paramount+ (English), ViX (Spanish)
• 3:00 PM ET: Liverpool vs Atlético Madrid – Paramount+ (English), TUDN, UniMás, ViX (Spanish)
• 3:00 PM ET: Paris Saint-Germain vs Slovan Bratislava – Paramount+ (English), DAZN (Spanish)
• 3:00 PM ET: Napoli vs Arsenal – Paramount+ (English), ViX (Spanish)
• 3:00 PM ET: Sporting CP vs Galatasaray – CBS Sports Network, Paramount+ (English), ViX (Spanish)

Wednesday offers another strong slate with Barcelona taking on Feyenoord and Liverpool hosting Atlético Madrid. Arsenal face a tough away game at Napoli, while defending champions Paris Saint-Germain open against Slovan Bratislava.

Thursday, September 10 – Matchups and Broadcast Info

• 12:45 PM ET: Fenerbahçe vs Roma – CBS Sports Network, Paramount+ (English), TUDN, UniMás, ViX (Spanish)
• 12:45 PM ET: PSV Eindhoven vs Shakhtar Donetsk – Paramount+ (English), ViX (Spanish)
• 3:00 PM ET: Como vs RB Leipzig – CBS Sports Network, Paramount+ (English), ViX (Spanish)
• 3:00 PM ET: Bayern Munich vs Bodø/Glimt – Paramount+ (English), TUDN, UniMás, ViX (Spanish)
• 3:00 PM ET: Manchester United vs Sabah – Paramount+ (English), DAZN (Spanish)
• 3:00 PM ET: Slavia Praha vs Lens – Paramount+ (English), ViX (Spanish)

The final day of the opening Matchday includes Manchester United returning to the Champions League stage against Azerbaijan’s Sabah at Old Trafford. Bayern Munich welcome Bodø/Glimt, RB Leipzig travel to face Como, and Roma visit Fenerbahçe.

This opening week delivers an intense lineup with 18 matches spanning three days, giving fans a full dose of Europe’s premier club football tournament. Pick your streaming option and get ready for thrilling Champions League action.