How to Watch UEFA Champions League in France: TV and Streaming Guide

Watching UEFA Champions League in France

If you're in France and want to catch every UEFA Champions League match live, there are several ways to do it. This guide explains where to find live broadcasts, streams, replays, and highlights from official broadcasters and streaming services.

Fans can choose between traditional TV channels, online platforms, and mobile apps to follow the entire season, with options for both live viewing and on-demand content.

2024-2027 Season Broadcast Options

• Canal+: Holds exclusive pay-TV rights for the Champions League through the 2026-27 season. Their contract covers all matches, including the Europa League and Europa Conference League, valued at over $500 million annually. Canal+ offers matches on multiple linear channels such as Canal+ Foot, Canal+ Sport, and Canal+ Live 1-18, plus live streaming via the myCANAL app.
• Subscribers can pick various packages, from a basic monthly option allowing access to one Wednesday match, up to comprehensive plans covering all games during match weeks.
• Replays, highlights, and summaries are available on demand via Canal+'s website and the myCANAL app, accessible on smartphones, tablets, PCs, smart TVs, and some gaming consoles.

Channels to Watch UEFA Champions League on Canal+

• Canal+ Foot
• Canal+ France
• Canal+ Live 1 to Canal+ Live 10
• Canal+ Live 2 to Canal+ Live 9
• Canal+ Sport
• Canal+ Sport360
• myCANAL app

2027-2031 Season Broadcast Rights

• Canal+: Secured a long-term deal extending exclusive Champions League broadcast rights until 2030-31, except for the final which will be shared.
• TF1: Has free-to-air rights for the Champions League final during this period, replacing M6 and offering viewers access to the final without a subscription.
• Canal+ continues to air all other matches live across its channels and streaming platforms.
• Viewers can watch live on Canal+ satellite TV or through cable providers like SFR and Orange, although availability may vary.

How to Watch UEFA Champions League on Canal+ (2027-2031)

• Canal+ Foot
• Canal+ France
• Canal+ Live 1 to Canal+ Live 9
• Canal+ Sport
• Canal+ Sport360

Free-to-Air Final Coverage: Groupe M6 (2024-2027)

• M6: Holds non-exclusive free-to-air rights for the Champions League final from 2024-25 through 2026-27, streaming finals live and ad-free via M6+ MAX apps on Android and iOS.
• The 6play platform and M6 en Direct website also provide live access on computers.
• Subscribers to M6+ MAX can replay finals on demand in HD with a monthly or yearly subscription.

How to Watch UEFA Champions League on Groupe M6

• 6play
• M6
• M6+

Free-to-Air Final Coverage: TF1 (2027-2031)

• TF1: Will broadcast the Champions League final free-to-air from 2027-28 to 2030-31, taking over from M6 with a reported €2 million fee.
• The rest of the tournament remains exclusive to Canal+.
• TF1 coverage is available on digital terrestrial TV (TNT), satellite, cable, and via the TF1+ streaming app, compatible with many smart TVs, mobile devices, PCs, and streaming boxes.

How to Watch UEFA Champions League on TF1

• TF1 main channel
• TF1+ streaming app
• TFX channel

Streaming Option: tabii (2024-2027)

tabii offers live UEFA Champions League coverage on both TV and streaming platforms in France for the 2024-2027 seasons.

International Broadcasters Overview

Here are some international broadcasters airing UEFA Champions League matches across different countries:

• Andorra: Canal+, Groupe M6, RTVE, TF1
• United Arab Emirates: beIN Sports, tabii
• Argentina: ESPN Latin America, Mediapro, Paramount+
• Australia: Nine Network
• Belgium: Proximus Group, Telenet RTL Belgium, Medialaan, tabii, VRT, TF1
• Canada: DAZN Canada, Paramount+, fuboTV Canada
• Germany: Amazon Prime Video, Sky Deutschland, DAZN, SRF, tabii, ZDF, ORF, Paramount+ Deutschland, ProSiebenSat.1 Media
• Italy: Sky Italia, DAZN, Amazon Prime Video, tabii
• Spain: Barça Play, Telefonica, tabii, RTVE
• USA: CBS Sports, Televisa Univision, fuboTV, DAZN USA, Telemundo

Upcoming Top Matches

• Real Madrid vs. Internazionale — Sep 8, 15:00
• Barcelona vs. Feyenoord — Sep 9, 12:45
• Liverpool vs. Atlético Madrid — Sep 9, 15:00
• Napoli vs. Arsenal — Sep 9, 15:00
• Manchester United vs. Sabah — Sep 10, 15:00
• Bayern München vs. Bodø / Glimt — Sep 10, 15:00
• Chelsea vs. Hull City — Sep 12, 10:00
• Liverpool vs. Fulham — Sep 12, 10:00
• Sunderland vs. Arsenal — Sep 12, 15:00
• Real Madrid vs. Rayo Vallecano — Sep 12, 15:00
• Levante vs. Barcelona — Sep 13, 10:15

For those who want easy access to schedules and live match info, the Live Soccer TV app is available on iPhone and Android devices.