Short answer: in the UK, TNT Sports shows most live Champions League matches, streamed on HBO Max, and Amazon Prime Video shows one match every Tuesday. No live match is free to watch. Below is every match this matchday with its UK kick-off time and channel.
- Tuesday 20 October and Wednesday 21 October, kick-offs at 17:45 and 20:00 UK time.
- Liverpool v Villarreal (Tuesday, 20:00) is on Amazon Prime Video.
- Every other match is on TNT Sports, including Manchester City, Aston Villa, Manchester United and Bayern Munich v Arsenal.
Checked on 13 October 2026. Channels and times can still change; we update this page before every matchday.
Every match this matchday
Kick-off times in UK time.
| Match | Day and kick-off | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Fenerbahçe – Slavia Prague | Tue 20 Oct, 17:45 | TNT Sports (HBO Max) |
| Sabah – Borussia Dortmund | Tue 20 Oct, 17:45 | TNT Sports (HBO Max) |
| Roma – Slovan Bratislava | Tue 20 Oct, 20:00 | TNT Sports (HBO Max) |
| Porto – PSV | Tue 20 Oct, 20:00 | TNT Sports (HBO Max) |
| Liverpool – Villarreal | Tue 20 Oct, 20:00 | Amazon Prime Video |
| Manchester City – AEK Athens | Tue 20 Oct, 20:00 | TNT Sports (HBO Max) |
| PSG – Barcelona | Tue 20 Oct, 20:00 | TNT Sports (HBO Max) |
| Napoli – Bodø/Glimt | Tue 20 Oct, 20:00 | TNT Sports (HBO Max) |
| VfB Stuttgart – Atlético Madrid | Tue 20 Oct, 20:00 | TNT Sports (HBO Max) |
| Como – Manchester United | Wed 21 Oct, 17:45 | TNT Sports (HBO Max) |
| Lille – Galatasaray | Wed 21 Oct, 17:45 | TNT Sports (HBO Max) |
| Aston Villa – Viking | Wed 21 Oct, 20:00 | TNT Sports (HBO Max) |
| Club Brugge – Lens | Wed 21 Oct, 20:00 | TNT Sports (HBO Max) |
| Bayern Munich – Arsenal | Wed 21 Oct, 20:00 | TNT Sports (HBO Max) |
| Inter Milan – Shakhtar Donetsk | Wed 21 Oct, 20:00 | TNT Sports (HBO Max) |
| Real Madrid – RB Leipzig | Wed 21 Oct, 20:00 | TNT Sports (HBO Max) |
| Real Betis – Feyenoord | Wed 21 Oct, 20:00 | TNT Sports (HBO Max) |
| Sporting CP – LASK | Wed 21 Oct, 20:00 | TNT Sports (HBO Max) |
Who shows what in 2026/27?
- TNT Sports: most live matches, including the play-offs, the knockout rounds and the final. TNT Sports streams on HBO Max and can also be added to Sky, Virgin Media and EE TV.
- Amazon Prime Video: the first pick of the Tuesday matches, one per matchday, included in Prime.
- BBC: highlights only, no live matches.
This is the last season of this deal. From 2027/28, Paramount+ shows most matches in the UK and Amazon Prime Video keeps the Tuesday first pick.
What does it cost to watch every match?
You need both services. TNT Sports on HBO Max costs £30.99 a month without a contract or £25.99 a month on a 12-month plan, and Amazon Prime costs £8.99 a month. Without a contract that is £39.98 a month together. For the full picture, including the Premier League and the TV licence, read How much does TV cost in the UK?
League phase matchday dates
- Matchday 1: 8 to 10 September 2026
- Matchday 2: 13/14 October
- Matchday 3: 20/21 October (this week)
- Matchday 4: 3/4 November
- Matchday 5: 24/25 November
- Matchday 6: 8/9 December
- Matchday 7: 19/20 January 2027
- Matchday 8: 27 January 2027
After that come the play-offs (February 2027), the round of 16 (March), the quarter-finals (April) and the semi-finals (late April and early May). The final is on Saturday 5 June 2027 at the Estadio Metropolitano in Madrid.
Rather have one subscription for all sport?
Besides the Champions League you may also follow the Premier League, Formula 1 or leagues abroad, each with its own subscription. An IPTV package bundles live TV, sport, films and series in one subscription. At IPTVpakket that costs €12 a month or €49.99 a year, and you can try it free for 24 hours first, ideally on a match night.
Sources
- Fixtures and dates: UEFA
- UK channel per match: Live Football On TV
- TNT Sports price: TNT Sports on HBO Max
- Prime price and the wider picture: IPTVpakket, How much does TV cost in the UK?
Champions League on TV: questions
What channel is the Champions League on tonight?
In the UK, TNT Sports shows most live matches, streamed on HBO Max. Amazon Prime Video has the first pick of one match every Tuesday. On matchday 3 (Tuesday 20 October and Wednesday 21 October) that is Liverpool v Villarreal; every other match is on TNT Sports.
Can I watch the Champions League for free in the UK?
Not live. The BBC shows highlights, which need a TV licence. Every live match is on TNT Sports or Amazon Prime Video.
How much does it cost to watch every Champions League match?
TNT Sports costs £30.99 a month without a contract (£25.99 on a 12-month plan) and Amazon Prime £8.99. Together that is £39.98 a month without a contract.
When is the Champions League final?
The final is on Saturday 5 June 2027 at the Estadio Metropolitano in Madrid.
Who shows the Champions League from 2027?
From the 2027/28 season Paramount+ shows most matches in the UK, and Amazon Prime Video keeps the Tuesday first pick.
