Champions League Kick-Off Times & TV Schedule 2026

The UEFA Champions League has a standard format for kick-off times and a set broadcast schedule that helps fans plan their viewing around the year. Here is everything you need to know about when and where to watch.

Standard UCL Kick-Off Times

Champions League group stage and knockout matches are played on Tuesdays and Wednesdays with two standard kick-off times:

• 18:45 CET (17:45 UK / 12:45 ET)
• 21:00 CET (20:00 UK / 15:00 ET)

Each match night typically has 3–4 matches per time slot, giving fans multiple live games to choose from.

2026 Knockout Stage Key Dates

• Round of 16 First Legs: February 17–18 & 24–25, 2026
• Round of 16 Second Legs: March 10–11 & 17–18, 2026
• Quarter-Final First Legs: April 7–8, 2026
• Quarter-Final Second Legs: April 14–15, 2026
• Semi-Final First Legs: April 28–29, 2026
• Semi-Final Second Legs: May 5–6, 2026
• Final: May 30, 2026 – Allianz Arena, Munich

How to Watch in the UK

• TNT Sports / discovery+ — Broadcast rights for Champions League in the UK
• Amazon Prime Video — Selected group stage matches

How to Watch in the US

• CBS Sports Network / Paramount+ — Primary broadcaster
• Turner Sports (TBS) — Selected knockout matches

How to Watch Internationally via IPTV

Vivmate 4K carries all Champions League broadcast feeds simultaneously. This means you can watch the same match in English, Spanish, French, or Arabic depending on which feed you prefer. Full EPG support lets you find matches easily in the programme guide.