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Watch Champions League 2025/26 semi-final live streams as four European titans meet over what are guaranteed to be red-hot two-legged matches to decide who will contest the final in Hungary later this month. First up on Tuesday is PSG vs Bayern Munich, followed by Atlético Madrid vs Arsenal on Wednesday.

It's taken PSG a while to catch light in their title defense but they're firing now. The French champions dispatched Liverpool over two legs in the last eight, with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Ousmane Dembélé providing the attacking gloss. Bayern, who won the league phase match between the teams 2-1, have already won the Bundesliga but will have coach Vincent Kompany suspended for picking up a third yellow card during the quarter-final defeat of Real Madrid. Harry Kane seeks a goal in a sixth Champions League game in a row.

Having lost the Copa del Rey final earlier in April, Atlético finally ended a four-game losing run in La Liga at the weekend with a 3-2 win against Athletic Bilbao but Diego Simeone's side love this competition. Los Colchoneros beat Barcelona in the last eight thanks to the superb Julián Álvarez and still boast arguably the best set of spoiling tactics in Europe. Arsenal ended their own winless in the Premier League with a 1-0 against Newcastle thanks to Eberechi Eze's fine curler. The Gunners have had a kind draw in the knockouts, and struggled for fluency against Sporting, and Mikel Arteta knows his side must be on it from the off.

Some of these games are even free to view, so find out how you can watch them below.

You aren’t going to want to miss a minute of the action so here’s how to watch 2025/26 Champions League Semi-Final live streams online from anywhere.

How to watch 2025/26 Champions League Semi-Final for free

RTE will be streaming UCL action for free to Irish residents, with Atlético Madrid vs Arsenal shown without cost on Wednesday.

Free streaming of both semi-finals will also be available via TRT1/Tabii in Turkey, and in Belgium through RTL Play and VTM Go.

OUTSIDE your usual country at the moment? You'll need this ace VPN to unlock your usual free streams when abroad.

Champions League Semi-Final First Leg fixtures & free streams

Tuesday (April 28):
PSG vs Bayern Munich (8pm) - RTL Play (BEL)

Wednesday (April 28):
Atlético Madrid vs Arsenal (8pm) - RTÉ Player (IRL) / Tabii (TUR)

* All times BST

Watch Champions League Semi-Finals from anywhere in the world

Away from home at the moment and blocked from watching the Champions League on your usual subscription?

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How to watch Champions League Semi-Finals 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 Semi-Finals.

You need only the Essential plan for live soccer – and you can get Paramount Plus for free when you take out the Walmart Plus 30-day trial.

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 Semi-Final 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 PSG vs Bayern in the first leg, while Amazon have Atlético vs Arsenal.

You can add TNT Sports to your EE, BT or Sky broadband deal for £16 per month. Or for on-the-move streaming, fans can pay from £25.99/month for HBO Max, which 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 HBO Max or Amazon Prime from abroad while you're away from home.

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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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