How do I watch the Champions League in the US?
The Champions League is Europe's all-star knockout — the best clubs from every country, playing midweek from September to the final in late May. In the US, the entire tournament lives with one broadcaster, and the studio show (Kate Abdo, Thierry Henry, Micah Richards, Jamie Carragher) has become appointment viewing in its own right.
What it costs
Paramount+ runs from $8.99/mo. Prices as of 2026-07 — check Paramount+ for current plans.
What a typical week looks like
Champions League is a Tuesday–Wednesday ritual. During the league phase, kickoffs land at 12:45pm ET (the early window) and 3pm ET(the main slate, often six games at once). Knockout rounds run the same clock. It's the rare European soccer that happens on American work-afternoons — long lunch culture, meet the Champions League.
Europa League takes Thursdays in the same time slots, so a full European week runs Tuesday through Thursday, then hands off to the domestic leagues for the weekend.
What you DON'T need
- Cable. CBS airs select matches, but the streaming service carries every single game.
- A separate service for the Europa or Conference League. Same roof, same subscription.
- A VPN. Full US coverage, no geo-restrictions inside the country.
- To care about every game. Six simultaneous 3pm kickoffs is a buffet, not homework — the studio whip-around show does the channel-flipping for you.
FAQ
Do I need cable to watch the Champions League?
No. Every Champions League match streams live in the US, with a handful of marquee games (including the final) also on CBS broadcast television. The streaming service is the complete package on its own.
What days and times are Champions League games in the US?
Champions League is a weekday-afternoon event in America: Tuesdays and Wednesdays, with kickoffs typically at 12:45pm and 3pm Eastern. Think of it as appointment viewing for your lunch break.
Is the Champions League final free to watch in the US?
The final typically airs on CBS broadcast television as well as streaming, so if you have an antenna or CBS through any TV package, you can watch the biggest club game of the year without a subscription.
Does the same service carry the Europa League and Conference League?
Yes — all three UEFA club competitions live under the same roof in the US, so one subscription covers every European midweek game from August to the finals.