Champions League on TV in the UK

The UEFA Champions League is the biggest club football competition in the world. In the UK, Champions League on TV is broadcast exclusively on TNT Sports (formerly BT Sport), available via Sky, BT, Virgin Media and other providers. Matches can also be streamed live on discovery+.

This page shows the complete Champions League TV schedule for UK viewers, with kick-off times in UK local time, the competing teams and the exact channel for every fixture. All listings are updated automatically from official sources every day.

How to Watch Champions League on TV UK

TNT Sports holds the exclusive UK broadcast rights for the UEFA Champions League. You can access TNT Sports through the following providers:

• Sky TV — Add TNT Sports to your existing Sky package
• BT TV — Included in select BT TV bundles
• Virgin Media — Available as an add-on channel
• discovery+ — Stream online without a TV package (most flexible option)
• NOW Sports — No-contract streaming via Sky

Some high-profile Champions League matches on TV are also broadcast on free-to-air channels. The final is often shown on BBC Sport or ITV. Check the listings above to confirm the broadcaster for each specific match.

Champions League Kick-off Times UK

Champions League matches typically kick off at 20:00 UK time on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Earlier kick-offs at 17:45 UK time are also common when multiple matches are scheduled on the same night.

All times on this page are displayed in UK local time (GMT in winter, BST in summer) — no conversion needed. The schedule updates daily from official sources.

UEFA Champions League Format 2025/26

From the 2024/25 season, the Champions League on TV UK features a new league phase format. All 36 clubs play eight matches each in a single league table. The top eight qualify automatically for the round of 16, teams finishing 9th–24th enter a knockout play-off, and those finishing 25th or below are eliminated.

The competition then continues with two-legged knockout rounds through to the semi-finals, followed by a single-match final. For full rules, visit the UEFA Champions League official website.

More Football on TV in the UK

Looking for a specific club? Browse our full Football Teams on TV in the UK list. For a broader view of all football on UK television, check Football on TV Today, Football on TV Tonight or Football on TV Tomorrow.

Not sure which service to use? Read our complete guide to the best football streaming services in the UK.

FAQs – Champions League on TV UK

What channel is Champions League on TV in the UK?

The Champions League on TV in the UK is broadcast exclusively on TNT Sports. Matches are also available to stream on discovery+. Some matches, including the final, may be shown on free-to-air TV via BBC or ITV.

What Champions League matches are on TV tonight?

All upcoming Champions League matches broadcast on UK TV are listed above, including any games scheduled for tonight with kick-off times and channels.

When do Champions League matches kick off in the UK?

Champions League matches typically kick off at 17:45 or 20:00 UK time on Tuesdays and Wednesdays throughout the group and knockout stages. Evening kick-offs are at 8pm UK time.

How often is the Champions League TV schedule updated?

The schedule is updated automatically every day to reflect the latest confirmed fixtures and broadcaster information for UK viewers.

Does this page only show Champions League matches?

Yes. This page is dedicated exclusively to Champions League on TV UK — only UEFA Champions League matches are listed here.