The UEFA Champions League, for any professional soccer player, is the ultimate competition to prove themselves. It’s a competition full of stars, from the glitz and glamor of the Premier League to the superstars of La Liga's Real Madrid and Barcelona.
Paris Saint-Germain lifted their first-ever Champions League title by beating Inter Milan 5-0 in a lopsided final. Luis Enrique's side won a continental treble in the most impressive fashion as the manager underlined his status as an elite coach in modern sport.
The new season is right around the corner as European giants like Real Madrid, Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Liverpool, and Manchester City are ready to take on each other in the hunt for continental glory.
From TV channels to live streams, GOAL will equip you with all you need to know on how to watch the final game when it comes to UEFA Champions League soccer.
Which channels have the rights to the UEFA Champions League?
The Champions League has been broadcast across a number of channels over the years, and at present, it’s available to watch on both the CBS Sports Network and TUDN, which holds the Spanish language rights to the competition.
CBS enjoys the rights till the 2029/30 season, and Univision Deportes (TUDN) holds the Spanish rights until the end of the 2026/27 season.
Both show every game of the competition live, with some of the best pundits in the business, while there are also a number of shows based around the competition, including The Golazo Show on CBS Sports, which airs all the important goals and moments as they happen.
How to watch and stream the Champions League on TV and online
The live TV broadcast of all Champions League matches will be available on CBS, TUDN (Spanish language), and UniMas (Spanish language).
The live streaming of the event will be shown on providers that include direct or sports channel coverage, which are Paramount+, fubo, DIRECTV and Univision (Spanish language).
| U.S. TV channel | CBS Sport Spanish language: TUDN, UniMas, Galavisión |
| U.S. TV provider/streaming service | Paramount+, fubo, DIRECTV, Spanish language: Univision |
Upcoming UEFA Champions League schedule
The Champions League's third qualifying round's second leg will be played on August 12. Please find the fixtures below:
| Date | Fixture | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| 08/12/2025 | Qarabag FK vs Shkendija | 12:00 |
| 08/12/2025 | Fenerbahce vs Feyenoord | 13:00 |
| 08/12/2025 | Copenhagen vs Malmo | 13:00 |
| 08/12/2025 | Pafos vs Dynamo Kyiv | 13:00 |
| 08/12/2025 | Viktoria Plzen vs Rangers | 13:00 |
| 08/12/2025 | Club Brugge vs RB Salzburg | 13:30 |
| 08/12/2025 | Slovan Bratislava vs FC Kairat | 14:15 |
| 08/12/2025 | Ferencvaros vs Ludogorets | 14:15 |
| 08/12/2025 | Crvena zvezda vs Lech Poznan | 15:00 |
| 08/12/2025 | Benfica vs Nice | 15:00 |
Where to watch Champions League highlights
Highlights of the UEFA Champions League games are available on the UEFA Champions League's official YouTube channel and on fubo. You can also see highlights on CBS Sports' website.
Upcoming Champions League TV schedule
Currently, the qualifiers are ongoing for the new Champions League season. Champions from 28 countries, including 53 teams, are fighting for seven spots to join the competition proper.
The league phase draw will take place on 28 August 2025, followed by the release of the official schedule.
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The best TV packages to watch the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League season
There are a number of ways you can watch or stream the Champions League through CBS or TUDN, all coming in at a range of costs for full season coverage. However, there are a number of packages that stand above the rest. Here are our top picks for streaming the UEFA Champions League across the soccer season.
