Current champion Real Madrid is also the most successful club in the competition with 14 Champions League titles. And the Galacticos would expect nothing less than another deep run in the competition, hoping to win it all. Europe’s top club competition reliably serves up memorable matches and the occasional giant-killing upsets with the likes of Barcelona, Liverpool, Bayern Munich, and Juventus rubbing shoulders with plucky underdogs like Porto, Celtic, and RB Salzburg this season—all hoping for a place in the Champions League final, at Istanbul’s Atatürk Olympic Stadium on June 10, 2023. Read on to learn how to watch UEFA Champions League live streams securely with a VPN.
How to live stream the 2022–23 Champions League from your country
You can watch UEFA Champions League live streams with a VPN by following a few simple steps:
- Get ExpressVPN.
- Connect to the VPN server location that matches the broadcaster you want to watch. For example, if you’d like to stream a British broadcaster, connect to a secure server in London.
- Check the schedule of the broadcaster you want to watch, such as BT Sport (UK), and find the match you want to stream.
- Tune in and enjoy!
Watch Champions League live streams in Ireland for free
RTÉ Player
Price: Free
Channels: RTÉ 2
You can watch the English commentary of select Champions League football matches on Tuesdays through Ireland’s RTÉ Player.
Note: Only select games are available to live stream. Check the broadcast schedule here for RTÉ 2 on match day.
How to watch Champions League live streams for free in Austria
ServusTV
Price: Free
Channels: ServusTV
The Austrian broadcaster ServusTV carries select Champions League football matches with commentary in German.
Note: Check the broadcast schedule to see whether the games are available for streaming.
How to live stream UEFA Champions League games in the U.S.
Paramount Plus
Price: 6 USD/month and up
Channels: CBS and CBS Sports Network
CBS holds broadcasting rights for the UEFA Champions League in the U.S. Every match is available live via Paramount Plus, while select matches will air on CBS and the CBS Sports Network. Paramount Plus offers a seven-day free trial.
Note: You will need a US credit card to subscribe to Paramount Plus.
YouTube TV
Price: 65 USD/month and up
Channels: CBS and CBS Sports Network
YouTube TV will show select matches on CBS and the CBS Sports Network. YouTube TV also offers a free trial if you only want to watch a specific game.
Note: You will need a US credit card to subscribe to YouTube TV. If you don’t have one, subscribe through Google Pay instead.
fuboTV
Price: 70 USD/month
Channels: CBS and CBS Sports Network
Live stream Champions League games throughout the season with fuboTV, which carries both CBS and CBS Sports Network to watch the games.
Note: You will need a US credit card to subscribe to fuboTV.
DirectTV Stream
Price: 95 USD/month and up
Channels: CBS and CBS Sports Network
Live stream UEFA Champions League games with DirecTV Stream by subscribing to its “Ultimate” package, which includes CBS and CBS Sports Network, showing games throughout the tournament. If you only want to watch a specific game, try the five-day free trial.
Note: You may need a U.S. credit/debit card to subscribe to DirecTV Stream.
How to watch 2022–23 Champions League live streams in Canada
DAZN
Price: 25 CAD/month or 200 CAD/year
DAZN Canada is a great way to live stream UEFA Champions League games throughout the competition, including the final on June 10, 2023. However, bear in mind that DAZN no longer offers a free trial.
Note: You may need a Canadian credit/debit card and postal code (e.g., G1X 2W1, V9N 9C5) to subscribe to DAZN Canada. If you don’t have one, subscribe via PayPal instead.
How to watch Champions League live streams in the UK
BT Sport
Price: 25 GBP/month and up
If you live in the UK, BT Sport is your best bet for watching UEFA Champions League live streams. You don’t need BT broadband to stream sports online: simply choose a Monthly Pass instead to get access to all BT Sport contract-free. You can get set up with the BT Sport app or web player within 15 minutes.
Note: This service is available to UK and Ireland residents only. You’ll need a BT ID to watch the stream online. To get a BT ID, you will need a TV license, a valid postal code, and a UK credit/debit card.
Live stream Champions League online in India
SonyLIV
Price: 300 INR/month or 1,000 INR/year
SonyLIV has the rights to broadcast UEFA Champions League matches in India. Matches are available to stream via the SonyLIV app and website.
Note: You need an Indian credit card to subscribe to SonyLIV.
Watch 2022–23 UEFA Champions League highlights
YouTube
Head to the UEFA YouTube channel for the latest Champions League highlights as well as classic matches, interviews, and much more.
When are Champions League matches played?
The UEFA Champions League runs alongside each country’s national league, so games are always played mid-week. Matches are played Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 12:55 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time (U.S.).
| Event | Date |
| Qualifying | June 14, 2022–August 9, 2022 |
| Play-off round | August 16–24, 2022 |
| Group stage | September 6, 2022–November 2, 2022 |
| Round of 16 | February 14, 2023–March 15, 2023 |
| Quarterfinals | April 11–19, 2023 |
| Semifinals | May 19–17, 2023 |
| Final | June 10, 2023 |
Upcoming Champions League fixtures
| Date | Game |
| October 4, 2022 | Bayern Munich vs. Viktoria Plzeň |
| Marseille vs. Sporting Lisbon | |
| Porto vs. Bayer Leverkusen | |
| Brugge vs. Atlético Madrid | |
| Ajax vs. Napoli | |
| Eintracht Frankfurt vs. Tottenham Hotspur | |
| Inter Milan vs. Barcelona | |
| Liverpool vs. Rangers | |
| October 5, 2022 | RB Salzburg vs. Dinamo Zagreb |
| RB Leipzig vs. Celtic | |
| Chelsea vs. AC Milan | |
| Juventus vs. Maccabi Haifa | |
| Real Madrid vs. Shakhtar Donetsk | |
| Sevilla vs. Borussia Dortmund | |
| Benfica vs. PSG | |
| Manchester City vs. FC Copenhagen |
Leave your predictions for the 2022-23 season below, and remember to tune in with your VPN!
All dates are provisional and subject to change by UEFA.
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FAQ: UEFA Champions League
When is the UEFA Champions League final?
The 2022–23 UEFA Champions League final will be held on June 10, 2023, at Istanbul’s Atatürk Olympic Stadium.
What time is the UEFA Champions League draw?
The 2022–23 Champions League group-stage draw takes place on Thursday, August 25, 2022, at 12 p.m. ET. Twenty-six teams gained automatic qualification for the group stage via their 2021/22 league position, while six more teams qualified via the playoffs. The round of 16 draw will take place on November 7, 2022, at 6 a.m. ET in Nyon, Switzerland.
When does the UEFA Champions League start?
The group stage kicks off September 6–7, 2022.
Who won the 2021–22 UEFA Champions League?
Real Madrid defeated Liverpool 1-0 in the 2021–22 UEFA Champions League final thanks to a goal from Vinícius Júnior in the 59th minute. It was Real Madrid’s 14th Champions League title—the most of any side in Europe.
