Complete UK Guide · 2025/26
How to Watch the Champions League in the UK
TNT Sports holds exclusive UK rights to every UCL match — league phase to the final. Here’s every way to access it, with prices, devices and kick-off times.
Who shows the Champions League in the UK?
TNT Sports is the exclusive broadcaster of the UEFA Champions League in the UK for 2025/26. Every match — from the league phase through to the final — is on TNT Sports, either on TV or via the Discovery+ streaming platform. There is no free-to-air live Champions League coverage in the UK during regular rounds.
⚠️ Sky Sports does not show the Champions League. Even with a full Sky Sports subscription, you still need TNT Sports separately to watch UCL matches live.
How to get TNT Sports in the UK
Discovery+
~£31/mo
Streaming only. Monthly rolling. Best flexibility — cancel anytime.
Sky add-on
Varies
Add TNT Sports to your existing Sky TV package.
BT Broadband
Varies
Often included or available cheaply for BT customers.
Virgin Media
Varies
Add TNT Sports channels to your Virgin TV package.
Start watching tonight — 3 steps
1
Choose your access method
No Sky, BT or Virgin? Discovery+ is the easiest route — go to discoveryplus.com and pick the plan that includes TNT Sports.
2
Download the app or watch in your browser
Discovery+ works on Smart TVs, Fire TV Stick, Apple TV, iOS, Android, PlayStation, Xbox and via browser on PC or Mac.
3
Check tonight’s confirmed fixtures
Use our Champions League TV schedule for tonight’s kick-off times and which TNT Sports channel (1, 2, 3 or 4) each match is on.
When are Champions League matches on UK TV?
| Day | Kick-off times (UK) | Channel | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 17:45 & 20:00 | TNT Sports 1–4 | League phase / Knockouts |
| Wednesday | 17:45 & 20:00 | TNT Sports 1–4 | League phase / Knockouts |
| Late May | 20:00 | TNT Sports 1 | Final |
✅ All times on Football On TV UK are shown in UK local time (GMT/BST) — no time zone confusion.
Compatible devices
📱iPhone & Android
💻PC & Mac
📺Smart TVs
🎮PlayStation 4 & 5
🎮Xbox
🔌Fire TV Stick
🍎Apple TV
📲Chromecast
Frequently asked questions
❓ Is the Champions League on free TV in the UK?
No. Regular UCL matches require a TNT Sports subscription. The final may be available free-to-air in some seasons — check our schedule closer to the date.
❓ What channel is the Champions League on tonight?
TNT Sports 1, 2, 3 or 4 — depending on how many matches are on simultaneously. Check our Champions League schedule for tonight’s confirmed channel.
❓ Can I watch on my phone?
Yes. Discovery+ is available on iOS and Android, so you can stream live UCL matches on your phone or tablet wherever you have a connection.
❓ What happened to BT Sport?
BT Sport rebranded to TNT Sports in 2023 following a joint venture with Warner Bros. Discovery. The rights and content stayed the same — only the branding changed.
❓ Does Sky Sports show the Champions League?
No. Sky Sports does not hold Champions League rights in the UK. You need TNT Sports (via Discovery+, Sky add-on, BT or Virgin Media) to watch live matches.