When are the next Champions League games? Where can you watch them? And what's the best way to watch the Champions League for free? We run you through what you need to know.
Key takeaways
- Champions League games are available to watch live on TNT Sports and Amazon Prime Video You’ll need a subscription in order to watch live matches
- If you want coverage of every game, then TNT Sports is the way to go
- You can catch highlights after every matchday on the BBC’s Champions League Match of the Day or on TNT Sports’ official YouTube channel
- Bundling TNT Sports with your broadband and TV deal could prove more cost effective
Where can I watch the Champions League?
You can watch live Champions League matches on either TNT Sports or Prime Video in the UK. You’ll require a subscription for both, but if you already have Amazon Prime for delivery and streaming TV, games are included in your package.
If you’ve never had Amazon Prime before, you can sign up for a free 30-day trial. Time it right and you could watch at least two match days before you have to pay.
You can also catch highlights on the BBC and TNT Sports’ official YouTube channel.
What Champions League games does TNT show?
TNT Sports has a deal to show 187 of this season’s 204 Champions League games. During the group stages that means you can choose between games that are played simultaneously.
It will also show the play-off round, round of 16, quarter finals, semi finals and the final, which takes place on 31 May at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany.
Matches kick off at 5.45pm and 8pm, depending on the stage of the tournament. Matches in the later stages all kick off at 8pm.
The other benefit is that TNT Sports offers access to all 12.30 Premier League kick offs as well as some midweek fixtures, plus rugby and motorsport.
Where can I watch Champions League matchday 7 games live in the UK?
Matchday 7 fixtures | Date and kick-off time | Where to watch it |
|---|---|---|
Liverpool v Lille | 21 Jan 2025, 8pm | Prime Video |
Monaco v Aston Villa | 21 Jan 2025, 5.45pm | TNT Sports |
Atalanta v Sturm Graz | 21 Jan 2025, 5.45pm | TNT Sports |
Atletico Madrid v Leverkusen | 21 Jan 2025, 8pm | TNT Sports |
Benfica v Barcelona | 21 Jan 2025, 8pm | TNT Sports |
Crvena Zvezda v PSV | 21 Jan 2025, 8pm | TNT Sports |
Club Brugge v Juventus | 21 Jan 2025, 8pm | TNT Sports |
Slovan Bratislava v Stuttgart | 21 Jan 2025, 8pm | TNT Sports |
Bologna v Dortmund | 21 Jan 2025, 8pm | TNT Sports |
RB Leipzig v Sporting | 21 Jan 2025, 8pm | TNT Sports |
Shakhtar Donetsk v Brest | 21 Jan 2025, 8pm | TNT Sports |
Sparta Prague v Inter | 21 Jan 2025, 8pm | TNT Sports |
Feyenoord v Bayern | 21 Jan 2025, 8pm | TNT Sports |
Arsenal v Dinamo Zagreb | 21 Jan 2025, 8pm | TNT Sports |
Milan v Girona | 21 Jan 2025, 8pm | TNT Sports |
PSG v Man City | 21 Jan 2025, 8pm | TNT Sports |
Real Madrid v Salzburg | 21 Jan 2025, 8pm | TNT Sports |
Celtic v Young Boys | 21 Jan 2025, 8pm | TNT Sports |
Where can I watch Champions League matchday 8 games live in the UK?
Matches | Dates | Where to watch |
|---|---|---|
PSV v Liverpool | 28 Jan 2025, 8pm | TBC |
Bayern v Slovan Bratislava | 28 Jan 2025, 8pm | TNT Sports |
Dortmund v Shakhtar | 28 Jan 2025, 8pm | TNT Sports |
Leverkusen v Sparta Prague | 28 Jan 2025, 8pm | TNT Sports |
Girona v Arsenal | 28 Jan 2025, 8pm | TBC |
Barcelona v Atalanta | 28 Jan 2025, 8pm | TNT Sports |
Brest v Real Madrid | 28 Jan 2025, 8pm | TNT Sports |
Man City v Club Brugge | 28 Jan 2025, 8pm | TBC |
Young Boys v Crvena Zvezda | 28 Jan 2025, 8pm | TNT Sports |
Lille v Feyenoord | 28 Jan 2025, 8pm | TNT Sports |
Juventus v Benfica | 28 Jan 2025, 8pm | TNT Sports |
Aston Villa v Celtic | 28 Jan 2025, 8pm | TBC |
Dinamo Zagreb v Milan | 28 Jan 2025, 8pm | TNT Sports |
Inter v Monaco | 28 Jan 2025, 8pm | TNT Sports |
Sturm Graz v RB Leipzig | 28 Jan 2025, 8pm | TNT Sports |
RB Salzburg v Atletico Madrid | 28 Jan 2025, 8pm | TNT Sports |
Sporting v Bologna | 28 Jan 2025, 8pm | TNT Sports |
Stuttgart v PSG | 28 Jan 2025, 8pm | TNT Sports |
Where can I watch Champions League elimination rounds games live in the UK?
Matches | Dates | Where to watch |
|---|---|---|
Play-off round TBC v TBC TBC v TBC TBC v TBC TBC v TBC TBC v TBC TBC v TBC TBC v TBC TBC v TBC | 11-12 Feb, 18-19 Feb | TBC |
Round of 16 TBC v TBC TBC v TBC TBC v TBC TBC v TBC TBC v TBC TBC v TBC TBC v TBC TBC v TBC | 4-5 March, 11-12 March | TBC |
Quarter finals TBC v TBC TBC v TBC TBC v TBC TBC v TBC | 8-9 April, 15-16 April | TBC |
Semi finals TBC v TBC TBC v TBC | 29-30, 6-7 April | TBC Final |
Final | 31 May | TNT Sports |
What Champions League games does Amazon Prime show?
Prime Video has the rights to show 17 Champions League matches during the 25/26 season, with first pick of matches played on Tuesday evenings.
This deal runs right through from the start of the eight match group stage to the semi finals, meaning that Prime subscribers will get to see all the big matches on the way to the final.
These games are played at 8pm UK time, with the main show, consisting of analysis and punditry, starting ahead of kick off.
How much does a TNT Sports package cost?
If you want TNT Sports but don’t want to break the bank, then you’ll need a pre-existing contract with a TV provider.
If you have an existing BT/EE TV and broadband plan, then you can add TNT Sports, via the Discovery+ app, for just £20 a month.
For Sky customers, you can pay £30 a month on top of your subscription and get access to all four TNT Sports, with all of its Champions League matches included.
Alternatively, you can pay £30.99 a month for a Discovery+ subscription via your smart TV or smart stick or set top box. This can be cancelled at any time.
However, you are likely to find it more affordable to take out a broadband and TV package which includes TNT Sports.
How much does an Amazon Prime package cost?
To watch the Champions League on Amazon Prime you will need a Prime subscription. This costs £8.99 a month or £95 a year.
It gets you access to all 17 first pick Tuesday night Champions League matches, as well as the full catalogue of other Prime sports events, movies, TV shows and free delivery too.
Alternatively, new users can take out a free 30 day trial and enjoy full Champions League access without having to pay.
Prime subscriptions are available to buy directly from Amazon’s website or via the Prime Video app on your smart TV, smart TV stick or set top box.
Is it cheaper to buy a sports TV and broadband bundle?
If you only want to watch Champions League football (rather than Sky’s extensive Premier League plan), then it’s definitely worth looking at bundling your broadband and TV.
Take out an EE broadband and TV plan and you’ll pay £54.99 for all TNT Sports channels, plus its extensive range of TV channels and streaming, as well as fibre optic broadband. If you want Sky Sports as well, EE’s Big Sport and broadband offering costs £79.99 a month.
Prime video tends to cost extra, although look out for broadband deals which sometimes include Amazon Prime subscriptions.
Where can I watch Champions League highlights for free?
Champions League highlights are shown at the end of every match week on the BBC’s Champions League Match of the Day programme, available via BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website. Remember that you will need a TV licence in order to watch.
Alternatively, you can find Champions League highlights and other related content on the official TNT Sports YouTube channel.
