How To Watch Champions League Live: For Free, Online, on TV & Abroad

The 2024/25 Champions League is entering a crucial stage with only four teams remaining: Arsenal, Paris Saint-Germaine (PSG), Barcelona, and Inter Milan. These teams will now face off in the semi-finals, all vying for the coveted title on 31 May.

To catch all the action live, here’s how you can watch the upcoming clashes no matter where you are in the world.

When are the semi-finals of the Champions League?

• Tues 29 Apr
  • Arsenal vs PSG – Kick-off at 8pm BST/3pm ET/12pm PT – Available on Amazon Prime Video (UK) and CBS, Paramount+ (US).
• Weds 30 Apr
  • Barcelona vs Inter – Kick-off at 8pm UK/3pm ET/12pm PT – Airing on TNT Sports 1, Discovery+ (UK), CBS, Paramount+ (US).
• Tuesday 6 May
  • Inter vs Barcelona – Kick-off at 8pm UK/3pm ET/12pm PT – Stream live on Amazon Prime Video (UK), CBS, Paramount+ (US).
• Wednesday 7 May
  • PSG vs Arsenal – Kick-off at 8pm BST/3pm ET/12pm PT – Watch on TNT Sports 1, Discovery+ (UK), CBS, Paramount+ (US).
    

    How to watch the Champions League for free in the UK
    

    In the UK, one match per week is available for free streaming on Amazon Prime Video. This week features Arsenal vs PSG, followed by Inter vs Barcelona next week. You can sign up for a 30-day free trial of Amazon Prime to access this match.

    All other matches can be viewed on the premium service TNT Sports, previously known as BT Sport. If TNT Sports is not available on your TV, consider subscribing to a package that includes it with Discovery+ for £30.99 per month. BBC One and BBC iPlayer will also showcase match highlights for free to viewers with a valid TV License.

    How to watch the Champions League in the US
    

    For US viewers, access to the Champions League matches requires a paid subscription to CBS. Paramount+ streaming service offers full access to the games starting from $7.99 per month. Alternatively, live TV streaming services like YouTube TV, Hulu+ Live TV, Fubo Pro, and DirecTV Stream include CBS Sports in their packages, albeit at higher monthly costs.

    How to watch the Champions League for free outside the UK and US
    

    Certain European broadcasters like ServusTV (Austria) and RTÉ (Ireland) are offering select matches for free. To watch these matches, a VPN is required. Popular VPN options include NordVPN, ExpressVPN, Surfshark, among others.

    Steps to watch the Champions League with a VPN:
    

    1. Download the relevant VPN app: Head to the VPN download page and install the app on your device.
    2. Connect to your chosen server: Open the app, sign in, choose a server location (Austria or Ireland), and connect.
    3. Start watching as usual: Stream content without any restrictions using the VPN.

       If you’re only using the VPN for football streaming, consider a free VPN with a UK server, keeping in mind possible data limits.

       By following these steps, football enthusiasts worldwide can enjoy the thrill of the Champions League semi-finals and finals from the comfort of their homes.