Editorial

How to Watch the Champions League in the USA

Paramount+ holds exclusive US rights to the Champions League. CBS Golazo offers one free match-of-the-week.

How to Watch the Champions League in the USA

The UEFA Champions League’s US broadcaster picture is the inverse of its MENA picture: not beIN, but Paramount+, on an exclusive US deal that runs through 2029-30.

The US rights-holders

  • Paramount+ is the exclusive US streaming home of the Champions League. Every match — league phase, knockout, final — runs on Paramount+. The Essential tier is $7.99/mo; the Premium tier (which removes ads on most content) is $12.99/mo.
  • CBS Sports linear: simulcasts one Champions League match per matchday as a “match of the week” on CBS Golazo, available free of charge.
  • CBS broadcast network: simulcasts the final on free-to-air every year.

Practical viewing plan from the US

Tuesday/Wednesday Champions League matchnights run:

  • Early window (12:45 ET / 09:45 PT, evening in Europe): on Paramount+, with one match on CBS Golazo free.
  • Late window (15:00 ET / 12:00 PT): same — Paramount+ for the full slate, one match on CBS Golazo.

The Arabic commentary track

beIN Sports holds Arabic-language Champions League rights in MENA. It does not hold US rights, and beIN Connect’s Arabic feed is geographically restricted to MENA IP addresses. US-based Arabic-speaking fans wanting the original Arabic commentary track would need to be inside the MENA region for the licensed feed.

For the match itself, Paramount+ is the licensed US route.

Related: Champions League MENA guide · How to watch the Premier League in the USA · Broadcasters.

External context: FootyBite Champions League guide · SportsHub Champions League USA · Crackstreams Champions League USA.

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Frequently asked questions

Which official broadcasters show today's matches in the MENA region?
Rights are split across beIN Sports (the five top European leagues plus the Champions League and Europa League), SSC (Saudi Pro League and selected international fixtures), Abu Dhabi Sports and Dubai Sports (regional competitions and cup ties), and the Arab States Broadcasting Union (national-team matches and the World Cup). Every league page on this site names the official rights-holder.
Can major matches be watched free and legally?
Yes for a narrow set of fixtures. The Arab States Broadcasting Union carries national-team matches on free-to-air channels across most of the region. The major club competitions — Premier League, La Liga, the Champions League — require a beIN Sports subscription. No legal free option exists for the full live coverage of those competitions.
What is the difference between beIN Sports and SSC?
beIN Sports holds the exclusive MENA rights to the five major European leagues (Premier League, La Liga, Bundesliga, Serie A, Ligue 1) plus the Champions League and Europa League. SSC is the Saudi General Sports Authority’s broadcaster, focused on the Roshn Saudi Pro League, the King’s Cup, and Saudi national-team friendlies. The two networks rarely compete for the same rights.
Does KoraLive host any live streams?
No. KoraLive is strictly editorial — we publish kickoff times, official broadcaster names, and subscription information. We do not host any feeds, link to third-party players, or describe how to access unlicensed streams. For copyright concerns, write to [email protected].