The 2024/25 UEFA Champions League promises to be one for the history books, as the first of the new-age expanded and reorganized competition.
The world's most famous and visible club competition has expanded to 36 teams and reshuffled the old group stage into what's been dubbed the "league phase," where teams will play eight matches against randomly selected opponents and placed into a full table.
All clubs will be thrown into the mixer to compete against one another, and there are some premium matchups on the schedule as a result.
With the knockout phase playoffs over, only 16 teams remain in the competition, with each side having one eye on the quarterfinals. The previous stage of the competition saw many surprises, with Italian giants AC Milan and Juventus being knocked out by Eredivisie sides Feyenoord and PSV Eindhoven, respectively. The 2023 Champions League winners, Manchester City, who were one of the top contenders at the start of the season, were convincingly defeated by Real Madrid across two legs and saw their European journey come to an end.
Tuesday's marquee fixture will see Real Madrid host Atletico Madrid in the Madrid derby. Elsewhere, Arsenal will travel to PSV, while Borussia Dortmund host Lille. Aston Villa will look to continue their impressive return to the Champions League as they make the trip to Club Brugge.
On Wednesday, all eyes will be on the Parc des Princes, where PSG will host Liverpool in their Round of 16 first-leg clash. In other matches, Bayern Munich will clash with fellow Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen, Barcelona will travel to Benfica, while Inter face Feyenoord.
The Sporting News brings you how to watch every upcoming match in the United States, as the growth of the game has exploded in recent years with fans all over the country hoping to tune in and watch some of Europe's biggest teams and stars clash in the world's most coveted club competition.
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Champions League fixtures, schedule, TV channel
The only way to watch every single Champions League match of the 2024/25 season in English is on Paramount+ from CBS Sports.
While some matches are televised on CBS Sports Network, most are Paramount+ exclusives. Occasional matches are streamed on CBS's free streaming service CBS Sports Golazo which provides 24/7 soccer content.
Some matches are televised on Spanish-language channels like TUDN and UniMas. Those games are available to stream on Fubo, which is offering a free trial for new users.
| Date | Time (ET) | Fixture | TV Channel | Streaming |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Mar. 4 | 12:45 p.m | Club Brugge vs. Aston Villa | — | Paramount+ |
| Tue, Mar. 4 | 3:00 p.m | Real Madrid vs. Atletico Madrid | — | Paramount+ |
| Tue, Mar. 4 | 3:00 p.m. | PSV vs. Arsenal | — | Paramount+ |
| Tue, Mar. 4 | 3:00 p.m. | Borussia Dortmund vs. Lille | CBS Sports Network | Paramount+, Fubo |
| Wed, Mar. 5 | 12:45 p.m. | Feyenoord vs. Inter Milan | CBS Sports Network | Paramount+, Fubo |
| Wed, Mar. 5 | 3:00 p.m. | Benfica vs. Barcelona | — | Paramount+ |
| Wed, Mar. 5 | 3:00 p.m. | PSG vs. Liverpool | — | Paramount+ |
| Wed, Mar. 5 | 3:00 p.m. | Bayern Munich vs. Bayer Leverkusen | — | Paramount+ |
How much does Paramount+ cost to watch soccer?
| Option | Monthly | Yearly |
| Paramount+ Essential | $7.99/month | $59.99 |
| Paramount+ with Showtime | $12.99/month | $119.99 |
A subscription to Paramount+ is the only way to watch every match of the 2024/25 Serie A or Champions League competition.
At the start of the campaign, a subscription to the base, ad-supported Paramount+ Essential costs $7.99 per month. There is also a yearly option which normally costs $59.99, but a promotion for a limited time for new subscribers who can enjoy Paramount+ starting at $2.50 per month for 12 months by selecting the annual option!
There is also a no-ads version that includes Showtime, costing $12.99 per month or $119.99 for the full year.
Can you get Paramount+ for free?
As of the start of the 2024/25 season, Paramount+ is offering a one-week free trial for new users. This gives viewers access to all of CBS Sports' soccer inventory, most notably the UEFA Champions League, Serie A, and EFL competitions.
The other way to watch soccer on Paramount+ for free is to secure a third-party subscription that partners with Paramount+ to provide the service at no additional cost.
For example, a subscription to Fubo at the Premier level provides customers with Paramount+ at the upgraded level. Additionally, subscribers of Walmart Plus get Paramount+ along with it as part of their subscription. Finally, anyone with a Showtime premium subscription gets Paramount+ as part of the subscription.
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