UEFA Champions League on Paramount+: How to Stream Soccer Matches

Every Tuesday and Wednesday night from September to June, millions of fans around the world stop what they’re doing to watch the UEFA Champions League. It’s not just soccer - it’s drama, last-minute goals, underdog stories, and legends like Lionel Messi and Erling Haaland making history. But if you’re in the U.S., you can’t just flip on ESPN or TNT anymore. Since the 2021-2022 season, UEFA Champions League rights in the United States have moved exclusively to Paramount+. And if you’re wondering how to actually watch it without paying for a cable package you don’t need, here’s the no-fluff guide.

What You Get With Paramount+ for Champions League

Paramount+ doesn’t just show the matches. It gives you every single game - group stage, knockout rounds, quarterfinals, semifinals, and the final. No exceptions. No blackouts. No regional restrictions. You can watch live, or catch the full replay anytime after the final whistle. The service also includes pre-game and post-game shows hosted by former players like Claudio Reyna and Carli Lloyd. You’ll get expert analysis, tactical breakdowns, and behind-the-scenes footage you won’t find anywhere else in the U.S.

Since the 2024-2025 season, Paramount+ added 4K HDR streaming for all Champions League matches on compatible devices. That means sharper details on the pitch, clearer crowd reactions, and better color accuracy on your 4K TV. You’ll also get dual audio options: English commentary from the CBS Sports team, or the original European broadcast audio with English subtitles.

How to Access Paramount+ for Champions League

You don’t need a cable box, satellite dish, or expensive sports package. All you need is a Paramount+ subscription. There are two plans:

• Paramount+ with Ads - $5.99/month. Includes commercials during matches, but still gives you full access to every Champions League game.
• Paramount+ Premium - $11.99/month. Ad-free viewing, 4K streaming, and the ability to download matches to watch offline on your phone or tablet.

Both plans let you stream on up to three devices at once. That means you and two friends can watch the same match on different screens without logging each other out. You can also share your account with family members under the same roof - no extra charge.

Devices That Work With Paramount+

Paramount+ works on almost everything you already own:

• Smart TVs (Samsung, LG, Sony, Vizio, Roku TVs)
• Streaming sticks (Roku, Amazon Fire Stick, Apple TV)
• Game consoles (PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S)
• Mobile devices (iPhone, Android phones and tablets)
• Computers (Windows, macOS via web browser)

Just open the Paramount+ app, sign in, and search for “Champions League.” The schedule appears automatically. If you’re using a Roku or Fire Stick, you can even use voice commands: “Hey Roku, open Paramount+ and show me the Champions League.”

When Are the Matches On?

Champions League matches air on Tuesday and Wednesday nights in the U.S. The kickoff times are usually 12:55 PM or 3:00 PM Eastern Time. That’s 9:55 AM and 12:00 PM Pacific Time. These times are consistent across all group stage matches. Knockout rounds follow the same schedule - no last-minute changes.

The final is always on a Saturday in late May. In 2025, it’s scheduled for May 31 in Munich. Paramount+ streams the final live, with a full pre-game show starting at 11:00 AM ET. You don’t need to remember the date - the app sends you a push notification a week before, and again 24 hours before kickoff.

How to Avoid Missing a Game

Life gets busy. You might forget to tune in. Paramount+ makes it easy to never miss a goal:

• Enable notifications in the app settings - you’ll get alerts for live matches, goals, and final results.
• Use the “My Matches” feature to add your favorite teams. The app automatically highlights their games on your home screen.
• Download the match to watch later. Even the ad-supported plan lets you save games for 7 days after they air.
• Set up a calendar reminder on your phone. Sync your Paramount+ schedule with Google Calendar or Apple Calendar through the app’s export feature.

What’s Not Included

Paramount+ has the U.S. rights to the Champions League - but not everything. You won’t find:

• UEFA Europa League matches (those are on Paramount+ too, but they’re a separate section)
• UEFA Europa Conference League games (streamed on the Paramount+ app, but not included in the basic plan - you need the Premium plan to watch them)
• Highlights on YouTube or social media - Paramount+ restricts clips to its own platform unless you have a TV provider login

If you’re only interested in the Champions League, you don’t need anything else. But if you want more European soccer, the Premium plan includes both Europa League and Conference League matches - plus the UEFA Women’s Champions League, which is also streamed live and ad-free.

Free Trial and Cost Comparison

Paramount+ offers a 7-day free trial for new users. You can sign up with just your email and a credit card. Cancel anytime before day 7 - no charges. Most people use the trial to watch one or two big matches and then decide if they want to keep it.

Compared to other options:

You’re paying less than the price of a movie ticket for full access to every Champions League match. And you’re not stuck with a 12-month contract. You can cancel anytime.

What Fans Are Saying

Since the switch to Paramount+, fan satisfaction has climbed. A 2025 survey by Sports Media Watch found that 82% of U.S. Champions League viewers were satisfied with the streaming experience - up from 57% in 2021 when matches were split across multiple networks. The biggest complaints? Ads on the basic plan and occasional buffering on older smart TVs. But most of those issues were fixed with app updates in late 2024.

One fan in Chicago told the Chicago Tribune: “I used to drive to my buddy’s house to watch the games. Now I watch on my 75-inch TV with zero commercials on Premium. My wife even started cheering for Real Madrid.”

Final Tips for First-Time Viewers

• Start with the group stage - it’s where the surprises happen. Teams like FC Copenhagen or Feyenoord often shock favorites.
• Watch the away goals rule in action - it’s gone now, but the drama of late equalizers still exists.
• Use the “Match Highlights” section after the game. You can skip to the key moments without watching the whole 90 minutes.
• Don’t forget the women’s tournament. The UEFA Women’s Champions League final in 2024 drew over 80,000 viewers on Paramount+ - and it’s growing fast.

If you’re serious about soccer and don’t want to pay for cable, Paramount+ is the only smart choice in the U.S. It’s affordable, reliable, and gives you everything the game deserves.