An overview of the 2026-27 UEFA Champions League broadcasting and streaming distribution across US networks and digital platforms, detailing the rights holders and service tiers for the tournament.
In total, 81 teams from 53 member countries of the European federation participate in the competition, while 36 clubs compete in the main phase of the championship.
Where can you watch the matches?
CBS holds the broadcast rights for the United States until the 2029-2030 season, showing most matches through the Paramount+ subscription service. At the same time, TelevisaUnivision holds the Spanish-language broadcast rights for the US, showing them through TUDN.
Several well-known platforms offer access to broadcast channels through their packages:
- Paramount+: It is the main viewing platform, with subscriptions starting at $8,99 per month.
- DirecTV: It provides CBS and CBS Sports Network channels through packages ranging from $90 to $125 per month.
- Fubo: It offers access through its sports package at a cost of $65 per month.
- Hulu + LiveTV: It costs $90 per month and includes the CBS, CBS Sports Network, and TUDN channels.
- YouTubeTV: It has a sports package for $65 in addition to the basic package of $83.
- DAZN: It offers monitoring through basic packages for $25 per month or upgraded packages for $50 per month.
How to watch matches for free
Those in the United States who want to watch matches for free can take advantage of the free trial periods offered by some services, such as DirecTV, Fubo, Hulu, and YouTube TV.
For Paramount+, which does not offer a free trial directly, there is an alternative through partner packages, such as Walmart+, which offers access to the service through low-cost trial subscriptions.
Additionally, international free-to-air broadcasts are available on platforms such as RTÉ Player in Ireland and RTVE in Spain, but these require the use of a location-aware service to access outside their respective countries.
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