It is a Tuesday night in January 2026. You have the snacks ready. The beer is cold. But you are staring at your remote like it is a Rubik's Cube because you cannot find the game. We have all been there. Finding the right channel of champions league football feels more like a part-time job than a hobby these other days.
The sport has moved away from the simple era of "turn on the TV and hope for the best." Now, it is a messy web of apps, cable channels, and "first-pick" exclusive windows. Honestly, it is a lot to keep track of.
If you are in the United States, your life is slightly easier than your friends across the pond, but only if you have a decent internet connection. Basically, the home for everything is Paramount+. They have the keys to the kingdom. If you want every single match—from the group stages to that big finale in Budapest this May—that is where you go. But what about the specific "channels" on your cable box? That is where it gets slightly more technical.
Where to find the channel of champions league in the US
In the US, CBS Sports is the big boss. They usually stick the high-profile matches on the main CBS Television Network or CBS Sports Network. If you’re just flipping through channels on a regular Tuesday, you’ll likely find the "Golazo Show" on the CBS Sports Golazo Network. It’s their whip-around show that jumps from goal to goal. It's great if you have a short attention span or just want to see the highlights without committing to 90 minutes of a tactical stalemate.
But don't get caught out. Most games are only on Paramount+.
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- Paramount+: Every single match live.
- CBS Sports Network: Selected big-name fixtures.
- Univision / TUDN: If you want the Spanish broadcast (which, let's be real, often has much better energy).
- ViX: The streaming home for Spanish-language coverage.
Is it annoying to pay for another subscription? Yeah, kinda. But it beats trying to find a shaky pirated stream that cuts out right before a penalty.
The UK shuffle: TNT vs. Amazon
Over in the UK, things got weird last year and have stayed weird. For a decade, it was just BT Sport (now TNT Sports). You paid your bill, you got the games. Easy.
Now, Amazon Prime Video has crashed the party. They have the "first pick" for Tuesday night games. So, if there is a massive clash like Liverpool vs. Real Madrid on a Tuesday, there is a very high chance it is not on TNT Sports. It's on Amazon.
- Check the Tuesday schedule first—usually, the biggest game is on Prime.
- Every other game is on TNT Sports (via Discovery+).
- Highlights are on the BBC now. Yes, Match of the Day has a European cousin.
Actually, there is a massive shift coming soon. Rumors and reports from late 2025 suggest Paramount+ is moving in to take over the lion's share of UK rights from TNT starting in 2027. But for the 2025/26 season you're watching right now, stick to TNT and Amazon.
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Why the "Channel" keeps changing
You might wonder why UEFA makes it so difficult to just sit down and watch a match. It’s money. Plain and simple. By splitting the rights between a traditional broadcaster and a streaming giant like Amazon or Paramount, UEFA maximizes the cash flow.
This "new" format of the Champions League—the Swiss Model—has also changed how games are scheduled. There are more matches than ever before. This means more "channels" are needed to show them all at once.
If you're using a smart TV, the "Multiview" feature on Paramount+ is a lifesaver. You can watch four games at once. It’s chaotic. It’s loud. It’s exactly what a Champions League night should feel like.
Global Broadcasters: A quick reference
If you are traveling or living outside the US/UK, here is a quick look at who holds the remote:
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- Canada: DAZN is still the king here. They have everything.
- Australia: Stan Sport. You'll need the add-on, but the quality is top-tier.
- Ireland: You actually have a "free" option with RTÉ and Virgin Media for certain games. Lucky you.
- Germany: It's a split between DAZN and Amazon Prime.
How to make sure you never miss a kickoff
The best thing you can do is download a dedicated football app like FotMob or LiveScore. They don't just tell you the score; they tell you exactly which channel of champions league coverage is showing the game in your specific region.
Don't wait until 2:55 PM ET to check if your login works. Streaming apps love to log you out right when the anthem starts playing.
Actionable Next Steps:
Check your current subscriptions. If you're in the US, ensure your Paramount+ account is active before the Round of 16 begins in February. If you're in the UK, make sure you haven't canceled your Amazon Prime, or you'll miss the biggest Tuesday night fixtures. For the most reliable experience, use a hardwired ethernet connection to your TV or console—wifi lag is the enemy of live sports.