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How to watch Champions League Round of 16: Free Streams, TV Channels

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Expect some high-quality games as Europe’s elite clash for a place in the quarter-finals

Vinicius Junior of Real Madrid celebrates with his teammates after scoring a goal during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Knockout Play-off First Leg match between SL Benfica and Real Madrid C.F. at Estadio do SL Benfica on February 17, 2026 in Lisbon, Portugal.
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With the league phase and the play-offs now behind us, the Champions League has reached a critical stage as just 16 teams are left to battle for glory. As you’d expect, some of the biggest names in European football have the Round of 16, including last season’s winners Paris Saint-Germain.

Talking of Barca, they have a tricky assignment against a Newcastle side that, on their day, can cause anyone a problem. The Spanish giants will expect an intimidating atmosphere at St. James’ Park in the first leg and will have to be at their scintillating best to gain the upper hand.

Then there’s the standout tie of the round which sees 2023 champions Man City take on perennial winners Real Madrid. Both sides are second in their domestic leagues and may well see the Champions League as their best route to glory.

The two-legged ties will take place across two weeks, with the first legs taking place on March 10-11 before the return fixtures take place on March 17-18.

You aren’t going to want to miss a minute of the action so here’s how to watch 2025/26 Champions League Round of 16 live streams online from anywhere.

How to watch 2025/26 Champions League Round of 16 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, TRT1/Tabii in Turkey, in Belgium through RTL Play and VTM Go and in Luxembourg via RTL2.

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

Champions League Round of 16 fixtures

Tuesday, March 10

Galatasaray v Liverpool: 5.45pm GMT / 1.45pm ET - Tapmad (free)
Atalanta v Bayern Munich: 8pm GMT / 4pm ET – TRT1 (free)
Atletico Madrid v Tottenham: 8pm GMT / 4pm ET – Tabii (free)
Newcastle vs Barcelona: 8pm GMT / 4pm ET - Virgin Media Play (free)

Wednesday, March 11

Bayer Leverkusen vs Arsenal: 5.45pm / 1.45pm - Virgin Media Play (free)
PSG vs Chelsea: 8pm GMT / 4pm ET - Virgin Media Play (free)
Real Madrid vs Man City: 8pm GMT / 4pm ET - RTE (free)
Bodo/Glimt v Sporting: 8pm GMT / 4pm ET - Tabii (free)

Tuesday, March 17

Sporting v Bodo/Glimt: 5.45pm / 1.45pm
Arsenal v Bayer Leverkusen: 8pm GMT / 4pm ET
Chelsea v Paris St-Germain: 8pm GMT / 4pm ET
Manchester City v Real Madrid: 8pm GMT / 4pm ET

Wednesday, March 18

Barcelona v Newcastle: 5.45pm / 1.45pm
Bayern Munich v Atalanta: 8pm GMT / 4pm ET
Liverpool v Galatasary: 8pm GMT / 4pm ET
Tottenham v Atletico Madrid: 8pm GMT / 4pm ET

Watch Champions League Round of 16 from anywhere in the world

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How to watch Champions League Round of 16 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 Round of 16.

You only need the Essential plan for live soccer – and you can get Paramount Plus for free when you take out the Walmart Plus 30-day trial for $1.

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 Round of 16 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 all of the Round of 16 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 Round of 16 broadcasters by region

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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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Adrian is a freelance journalist and copywriter based in the UK. He’s written about sport for a vast range of publications including World Soccer Magazine, Newsweek, Yahoo, FourFourTwo and Red Bull. Although he has covered everything from the NBA Finals and French Open, to the London Olympics and Formula 1 in Abu Dhabi, his great passion remains football – a sport he could write and talk about all day long.

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