An overview of the 2026-27 UEFA Champions League structure, featuring a 36-team league phase running through January 2027, broadcasting rights distribution across platforms, and qualification pathways for major international tournaments.
The teams and the matches
The tournament features 36 teams representing England, Spain, Germany, Italy, France, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Turkey, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Greece, the Czech Republic, Ukraine and Slovakia. The matches for the third round took place on Tuesday 20 and Wednesday 21 October 2026.
Ways to track in the United States
In the United States, English-language rights are held by CBS through the 2029-30 season, with games airing on Paramount+, CBS and CBS Sports Network, while Spanish-language rights are held by TelevisaUnivision on TUDN.
Fans can watch the matches through various subscription services, with prices varying depending on the package:
- Paramount+: from $8,99 per month
- DAZN Standard: $25 per month
- Fubo Sports: $65 per month
- YouTube TV (Standard): $83 per month or (Sports package): $65 per month
- DirecTV Entertainment: $90 per month (Ultimate option costs $125 per month)
- Hulu + Live TV: $90 per month
Free trials and alternatives
Free trials are available through DirecTV, FuboTV, Hulu, and YouTube TV. Additionally, Paramount+ is available with a 7-day free trial through Amazon Prime or a 30-day trial for $1 through a Walmart+ subscription.
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For free live streaming, platforms such as RTÉ Player and Virgin Media Play in Ireland, as well as RTVE in Spain, broadcast matches, however access from other countries requires the use of location-changing software, such as ExpressVPN which offers a 7-day free trial.
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