UEFA Champions League — US guide
Where can I watch the Champions League in the US?
CBS Sports holds US English-language UCL rights. Slam Dunk Zone bundles CBS Sports with most major league broadcasters for $39.95/mo flat.
TL;DR: UEFA Champions League US rights in 2026 sit with CBS Sports network for English-language broadcasts and Paramount+ for streaming-only inventory and on-demand replays. Spanish-language UCL airs on TUDN. Match days are typically Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons ET (12:45pm or 3:00pm ET kickoffs). Slam Dunk Zone at $39.95/mo flat carries CBS Sports network plus TUDN in a 5,000+ channel IPTV lineup. Six simultaneous devices, fulfilled by AccuViewTV.
The Champions League US broadcast map
Three competition tracks for UEFA Champions League in the US in 2026:
- English-language broadcasts: CBS Sports network — primary US rights holder. Group stage matchdays, knockout rounds, semi-finals, final.
- English-language streaming: Paramount+ — streaming-only inventory plus the network simulcasts plus on-demand replays.
- Spanish-language broadcasts: TUDN — select matchdays plus the marquee knockout-round matches.
- UEFA Europa League / Conference League: Paramount+ + select CBS Sports broadcasts.
When are Champions League matches?
Group stage Champions League matches air Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons ET — typically two slots per day at 12:45pm ET and 3:00pm ET (corresponding to evening kickoffs in Europe). Knockout rounds (Round of 16, Quarter-finals, Semi-finals) follow the same Tuesday/Wednesday afternoon schedule with single 3:00pm ET slots.
The Champions League final airs on a Saturday in late May or early June, typically at 3:00pm ET kickoff. The final is often simulcast on broadcast TV (CBS over-the-air) for maximum US reach — an OTA antenna can catch the final for free if your CBS affiliate has a strong signal.
How Slam Dunk Zone covers Champions League
Slam Dunk Zone at $39.95/mo flat carries:
- CBS Sports network — English-language UCL primary broadcaster.
- CBS over-the-air (national feed) — Champions League final and select knockout simulcasts.
- TUDN — Spanish-language UCL broadcasts.
- Plus 4,990+ other channels — Premier League (NBC family), La Liga (beIN), Bundesliga (ESPN family), MLS, NFL, NBA, MLB.
Setup: 60 seconds to a Tuesday Champions League afternoon
Sign up at /checkout/. AccuViewTV emails M3U/Xtream credentials within minutes. Install IPTV Smarters Pro on a Firestick (free, Amazon Appstore). Paste credentials, save. The channel list and EPG load.
Tuesday/Wednesday afternoon: open the EPG at 12:30pm ET, find CBS Sports network in the listings, click into the channel — UCL pre-match coverage starts ahead of the 12:45pm kickoff. Six simultaneous device streams means you can have one match on the main TV while the other simultaneous slot match plays on a tablet or phone.
| Cable + premium | Slam Dunk Zone | |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly cost | $185+ | $39.95 |
| CBS Sports network | Yes | Yes |
| Paramount+ streaming feed | Add-on (~$8/mo) | Not included |
| TUDN Spanish-language | Yes | Yes |
| Other major leagues | Variable | Premier League, La Liga, Bundesliga |
| Devices | 1–2 boxes | 6 simultaneous |
| Annual cost | $2,220+ | $479.40 |
FAQ
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Where can I watch the Champions League in the US?
CBS Sports network for English-language broadcasts (primary US rights holder), Paramount+ for the streaming feed and on-demand replays, TUDN for Spanish-language. Slam Dunk Zone covers CBS Sports + TUDN in a $39.95/mo IPTV lineup.
Is Paramount+ required for Champions League?
No. CBS Sports network broadcasts cover most of the Champions League schedule, and that network is part of the SDZ lineup. Paramount+ adds the streaming-only inventory and on-demand replays — useful for completionist fans, optional for most.
When are Champions League matches?
Group stage: Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons ET, two slots per day (12:45pm and 3:00pm ET). Knockout rounds: same Tuesday/Wednesday afternoon schedule with single 3:00pm ET slots. Final: Saturday late May or early June, 3:00pm ET.
Can I watch the Champions League final free?
The Champions League final often simulcasts on CBS over-the-air. An OTA antenna catches it free if your local CBS affiliate has a strong signal. Group-stage and earlier knockout matches typically don’t simulcast on free TV.
European champions league tv schedule — where to find?
Check UEFA’s official website, ESPN’s UEFA section, or any free score app (Flashscore, Sofascore, FotMob) for the matchday schedule. SDZ’s EPG shows which broadcaster carries each match in your IPTV app.
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