How to Watch Premier League & Champions League Live

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The world's most-watched football competitions are back. The Premier League 2026/27 season kicks off on August 21, and the Champions League returns in September. Here's everything you need to know to watch every match, wherever you are in the world.

⚽ Season Dates

Premier League 2026/27
August 21, 2026 – May 30, 2027
380 matches across 38 matchdays, with all 20 clubs playing each other home and away.
premierleague.com

UEFA Champions League 2026/27
September 2026 – May 2027
Europe's premier club competition, with 36 clubs competing across the new league phase format.
uefa.com/uefachampionsleague

UEFA Europa League 2026/27
September 2026 – May 2027
uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague

UEFA Conference League 2026/27
September 2026 – May 2027
uefa.com/uefaconferenceleague

📺 Where to Watch — By Region

🇺🇸 United States

1. Peacock (Premier League)
The home of Premier League football in the US, streaming around 175 live games per season. Also carries select Champions League and international football.
peacocktv.com

2. NBC/USA Network (Premier League)
NBC holds exclusive Premier League rights in the US through the 2027/28 season — a $2.7 billion deal covering every one of the 380 games per campaign. Select big matches air free on NBC over-the-air.
nbcsports.com

3. Paramount+ (Champions League)
The exclusive home of the UEFA Champions League in the United States. Streams every match live, including all knockout rounds and the final.
paramountplus.com

4. DAZN (Champions League — Spanish language)
Streams 38 Champions League matches per season in Spanish via a sublicensing deal with TelevisaUnivision, including all quarter-finals, semi-finals and the final.
dazn.com

5. FuboTV (Free Trial)
Bundles NBC, USA Network and Paramount+ in one app — giving US fans Premier League and Champions League coverage all in one place. Free trial available.
fubo.tv

6. Sling TV (Premier League)
Sling Blue includes USA Network, covering Premier League matches. One of the most budget-friendly options for US football fans.
sling.com

7. YouTube TV (Free Trial)
Includes NBC, NBC Sports and USA Network. 5-day free trial available for new users.
tv.youtube.com

🇬🇧 United Kingdom & Ireland

8. Sky Sports Premier League
The primary broadcaster for Premier League football in the UK, carrying the majority of live matches per season.
skysports.com/premier-league

9. TNT Sports / HBO Max (Premier League & Champions League)
TNT Sports shares Premier League rights with Sky and carries 187 of the 204 Champions League matches per season in the UK.
tntsports.co.uk

10. Amazon Prime Video (Champions League)
Amazon Prime Video has first pick of Tuesday night Champions League fixtures in the UK, carrying 17 matches per season.
primevideo.com

11. RTE Player (Ireland — Free, Champions League)
Ireland's national broadcaster streams the Champions League final live and free on RTE2 and the RTE Player app, with English commentary.
rte.ie/player

🇦🇺 Australia

12. Optus Sport (Premier League)
The exclusive home of Premier League football in Australia, streaming every match live.
sport.optus.com.au

13. Stan Sport (Champions League & Europa League)
Carries UEFA Champions League, Europa League and Conference League live in Australia.
stan.com.au/sport

🌍 Global

14. Paramount+ (Champions League — Multiple Markets)
Available in multiple countries for Champions League coverage. Check local availability.
paramountplus.com

15. DAZN (Global — Champions League & Premier League)
DAZN carries Premier League and Champions League rights in several European and international markets including Germany, Italy, Spain, Canada and Japan.
dazn.com

16. LiveScore / FotMob (Free — Scores & Highlights)
Not live streams, but the best free global apps for live scores, stats, lineups and video highlights for Premier League and Champions League matches.
livescore.com

💡 Pro Tips

Free Champions League final: RTE Player (Ireland) streams the final free with English commentary — accessible worldwide with a VPN.
Premier League on NBC (US): Select big matches air free on NBC over-the-air — check the weekly schedule for free games.
Paramount+ free trial: The best way to catch Champions League in the US without paying — new subscribers get a free trial period.
DAZN is the single best option for international fans outside the UK and Australia — covers Champions League and Premier League in multiple countries.
VPN trick: A VPN like NordVPN lets you access RTE Player (Ireland), BBC iPlayer or any other home stream from anywhere in the world.

Written by Daniel

Updated on June 24, 2026