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How to watch Champions League 2025/26: Free Streams, TV Channels, Fixture List for Play-Offs

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The play-off first legs begin this week with Qarabag, Bodo/Glimt and Benfica looking to cause shocks

Declan Rice of Arsenal celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Quarter Final First Leg match between Arsenal FC and Real Madrid C.F. at Emirates Stadium on April 08, 2025 in London, England.
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Champions League 2025/26 live streams continue into the play-off phase, and what a selection of games we have in store.

Among the sides aiming for a smooth passage to the next round are 15-time champions Real Madrid, three-time winners Inter Milan and reigning 2025–26 champions Paris Saint-Germain.

Luis Enrique’s PSG had to navigate this stage last season, overcoming fellow French side Brest. This time, they face another familiar domestic opponent in AS Monaco.

For Real Madrid, a trip to Benfica awaits on Tuesday. José Mourinho’s side stunned Los Blancos last month, with goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin scoring a dramatic last-minute goal to secure 24th place in the table.

Elsewhere, Inter take on Norwegian outfit FK Bodø/Glimt, Qarabağ welcome Newcastle, and Galatasaray host Italian giants Juventus.

You aren't going to want to miss a moment of this play-off phase so here's where to watch Champions League 2025/26 live streams online from anywhere.

How to watch Champions League 2025/26 for free

Virgin Media Play and RTE will be streaming UCL action for free to Irish residents.

Free streaming will also be available in Pakistan via Tapmad, in Belgium through RTL Play and VTM Go and in Luxembourg via RTL2.

Outside your usual country at the moment? Make sure to use NordVPN to unlock your free streams.

Free this week:

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Match

Date

Kick-Off (GMT / ET)

Free Channel

Galatasaray vs Juventus

Tuesday, February 17

5.45pm / 12.45pm

Virgin Media Play (Ireland)

Benfica vs Real Madrid

Tuesday, February 17

8pm / 3pm

RTL Play (Belgium)

Monaco vs PSG

Tuesday, February 17

8pm / 3pm

Virgin Media Play (Ireland)

Atletico Madrid vs Bodo/Glimt

Tuesday, February 17

8pm / 3pm

Tapmad (Pakistan)

Qarabag vs Newcastle

Wednesday, February 18

5.45pm / 12.45pm

Virgin Media Play (Ireland)

Club Brugge vs Atletico Madrid

Wednesday, February 18

8pm / 3pm

Virgin Media Play (Ireland)

Olympiacos vs Bayer Leverkusen

Wednesday, February 18

8pm / 3pm

Tapmad (Pakistan)

Bodo/Glimt vs Inter

Wednesday, February 18

8pm / 3pm

RTE Player (Ireland)

Watch Champions League from anywhere in the world

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How to watch Champions League live streams in the US

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Paramount+ is the go to for US soccer fans wanting to watch the 2025/26 Champions League.

Paramount+. plans start at $8.99 per month and go up to $13.99 per month. You will also be able to watch the EFL Championship, Europa League and Conference League on the platform.

Outside of the US? Use a VPN to watch Paramount Plus from abroad while you're away from home.

How to watch Champions League live streams in the UK

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In the UK, TNT Sports and Amazon Prime are the go to streaming services with TNT showing 187 of the 204 games.

Add TNT Sports to your usual TV package or fork out £30.99 per month for a Discovery Plus plan that includes TNT Sports.

Amazon Prime costs £8.99 per month or £95 per year, but new customers can get a 30-day free trial before committing. Students or people aged 18‑22 pay £4.49/month or £47.49/year.

Traveling away from the UK right now? Use a VPN to watch Discovery+ or Amazon Prime from abroad while you're away from home.

Official Champions League broadcasters by region

Africa

Americas

Europe

Asia

Oceania

Middle East

Can I watch Champions League games on my mobile?

Of course, most broadcasters have streaming services that you can access through mobile apps or via your phone's browser.

You can also stay up-to-date with all 2025/26 Champions League key moments on the official social media channels on X/Twitter (@ChampionsLeague), Instagram (@ChampionsLeague), TikTok (@ChampionsLeague) and UEFA's YouTube (@UEFA).

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