UEFA Champions League Returns: TV Channels, Streaming, and Kickoff Times
UEFA Champions League Returns with Full Schedule
The UEFA Champions League has returned, dominating this midweek with Europe's top club competition. While the Europa League and Conference League await their group stages, the Champions League fills three days—Tuesday through Thursday—with 18 matches kicking off the season.
Action starts on September 8, featuring six games daily. Fans in the United States can watch every match on Paramount+, with select games also airing on CBS Sports Network. Spanish-language broadcasts are available on ViX, TUDN, UniMás, and DAZN depending on the fixture.
Tuesday, September 8 – Matches and Viewing Options
- Kickoff (ET): 12:45 PM
- Match: Club Brugge vs Aston Villa
- English Broadcast: CBS Sports Network, Paramount+
- Spanish Broadcast: TUDN, ViX
- Kickoff (ET): 12:45 PM
- Match: AEK Athens vs LASK
- English Broadcast: Paramount+
- Spanish Broadcast: ViX
- Kickoff (ET): 3:00 PM
- Match: Borussia Dortmund vs Villarreal
- English Broadcast: CBS Sports Network, Paramount+
- Spanish Broadcast: ViX
- Kickoff (ET): 3:00 PM
- Match: Porto vs Manchester City
- English Broadcast: Paramount+
- Spanish Broadcast: TUDN, ViX
- Kickoff (ET): 3:00 PM
- Match: Lille vs Real Betis
- English Broadcast: Paramount+
- Spanish Broadcast: ViX
- Kickoff (ET): 3:00 PM
- Match: Real Madrid vs Inter Milan
- English Broadcast: Paramount+
- Spanish Broadcast: DAZN
Tuesday’s schedule includes a marquee clash as Real Madrid host Inter Milan at Santiago Bernabéu. Manchester City start their journey away at Porto, while Aston Villa make their return to the competition facing Club Brugge.
Wednesday, September 9 – Full Lineup and Coverage
- Kickoff (ET): 12:45 PM
- Match: Barcelona vs Feyenoord
- English Broadcast: Paramount+
- Spanish Broadcast: TUDN, UniMás, ViX
- Kickoff (ET): 12:45 PM
- Match: Stuttgart vs Viking
- English Broadcast: CBS Sports Network, Paramount+
- Spanish Broadcast: ViX
- Kickoff (ET): 3:00 PM
- Match: Liverpool vs Atlético Madrid
- English Broadcast: Paramount+
- Spanish Broadcast: TUDN, UniMás, ViX
- Kickoff (ET): 3:00 PM
- Match: Paris Saint-Germain vs Slovan Bratislava
- English Broadcast: Paramount+
- Spanish Broadcast: DAZN
- Kickoff (ET): 3:00 PM
- Match: Napoli vs Arsenal
- English Broadcast: Paramount+
- Spanish Broadcast: ViX
- Kickoff (ET): 3:00 PM
- Match: Sporting CP vs Galatasaray
- English Broadcast: CBS Sports Network, Paramount+
- Spanish Broadcast: ViX
Wednesday’s fixtures highlight Barcelona hosting Feyenoord and Liverpool facing Atlético Madrid. Arsenal travel to Napoli, while Paris Saint-Germain begin defending their title against Slovan Bratislava.
Thursday, September 10 – Final Opening Day Matches
- Kickoff (ET): 12:45 PM
- Match: Fenerbahçe vs Roma
- English Broadcast: CBS Sports Network, Paramount+
- Spanish Broadcast: TUDN, UniMás, ViX
- Kickoff (ET): 12:45 PM
- Match: PSV Eindhoven vs Shakhtar Donetsk
- English Broadcast: Paramount+
- Spanish Broadcast: ViX
- Kickoff (ET): 3:00 PM
- Match: Como vs RB Leipzig
- English Broadcast: CBS Sports Network, Paramount+
- Spanish Broadcast: ViX
- Kickoff (ET): 3:00 PM
- Match: Bayern Munich vs Bodø/Glimt
- English Broadcast: Paramount+
- Spanish Broadcast: TUDN, UniMás, ViX
- Kickoff (ET): 3:00 PM
- Match: Manchester United vs Sabah
- English Broadcast: Paramount+
- Spanish Broadcast: DAZN
- Kickoff (ET): 3:00 PM
- Match: Slavia Praha vs Lens
- English Broadcast: Paramount+
- Spanish Broadcast: ViX
Thursday wraps up the opening Matchday with Manchester United returning to the Champions League against Azerbaijan’s Sabah at Old Trafford. Bayern Munich host Bodø/Glimt, while RB Leipzig visit Como and Roma face Fenerbahçe.
The Champions League returns in full force, packed with 18 thrilling matches across three days. European football fans can dive into top-tier club action by tuning into their preferred streaming or broadcast services.
