How to Watch UEFA Champions League Live in France
Watching UEFA Champions League Live in France
If you want to catch every UEFA Champions League match live in France, there are several options for streaming and TV broadcasts. From official pay-TV channels to free-to-air broadcasters and mobile apps, fans have plenty of ways to follow the action throughout the season.
This guide highlights all authorized broadcasters and streaming platforms for UEFA Champions League coverage in France, including how to watch live matches, replays, and highlights on various devices.
UEFA Champions League Broadcast Rights in France
- Canal+: Holds exclusive pay-TV rights from the 2024-25 season through 2030-31, offering live coverage of all matches except the final during 2027-31.
- Groupe M6: Free-to-air rights to broadcast the UEFA Champions League final from 2024 to 2027 seasons.
- TF1: Takes over free-to-air broadcasting of the Champions League final from 2027-28 to 2030-31.
- tabii: Streams live UEFA Champions League matches for seasons 2024-2027 on both TV and streaming platforms.
Canal+ Coverage Details
From 2024 to 2027, Canal+ secured a three-year deal to broadcast all UEFA Champions League games, including the Europa League and Conference League, for just over $500 million annually. Previously sharing some rights with beIN Sports France, Canal+ now offers comprehensive access via multiple linear channels such as Canal+ Foot, Canal+ Sport, and Canal+ Live Channels 1-18.
Subscribers can pick packages ranging from monthly pay-per-match options to full-season contracts with unlimited live streaming. The myCANAL app supports viewing on smartphones (Android and iOS), tablets, computers, smart TVs, and some gaming consoles.
For the 2027-31 seasons, Canal+ will be the sole broadcaster of all Champions League matches except the final, which is free-to-air on TF1. Canal+ also features additional content like replays, highlights, interviews, and studio shows including Canal Champions Club.
- Channels airing UEFA Champions League: Canal+ Foot, Canal+ France, Canal+ Live 1-10, Canal+ Live 2-9, Canal+ Sport, Canal+ Sport360, and the myCANAL app.
Free-to-Air Broadcasting
Groupe M6 holds non-exclusive free-to-air rights to air the UEFA Champions League final from 2024 through 2027. Their streaming service M6+ MAX offers ad-free live streams and on-demand replays of the finals on Android and iOS apps, along with the M6 en Direct website for desktop streaming.
Starting 2027-28, TF1 takes over the free-to-air rights for the final. TF1 broadcasts the final live on its main channel available via digital terrestrial TV (TNT), satellite, and cable providers such as Bouygues, Orange, and SFR. The TF1+ app allows free streaming of the final on various devices including smart TVs, smartphones, tablets, PCs, and streaming boxes.
- TF1 broadcast platforms: TF1 channel, TF1+ streaming app, TFX channel.
- M6 broadcast platforms: 6play, M6 channel, M6+.
International Streaming Service - tabii
tabii offers live UEFA Champions League coverage in France from 2024 to 2027 on both traditional TV and streaming platforms, providing additional viewing options for fans.
UEFA Champions League Viewing Devices
- Smartphones and tablets (iOS and Android)
- Computers and laptops
- Smart TVs
- Gaming consoles (select models)
- Streaming devices like Chromecast and Apple TV (for TF1+ app)
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