The UEFA Champions League 2025/26 season enters a decisive phase this week as the Round of 16 second-leg fixtures take centre stage. With several ties still finely balanced and others seemingly heading toward inevitable conclusions, fans across the United States are preparing for another thrilling European matchweek.
For viewers in the U.S., accessing Champions League coverage remains straightforward thanks to a combination of television broadcasts and streaming platforms. Here is everything you need to know about live streams, TV channels, kickoff times and the latest fixtures.
Champions League Live Streams and TV Channels in the US
The primary broadcast partner for the UEFA Champions League in the United States remains CBS Sports. Coverage of matches during the 2025/26 campaign is spread across several networks and digital platforms:
- CBS Sports Network will televise select fixtures throughout the knockout stages.
- CBS Sports Golazo Network provides additional studio analysis, highlights and selected match coverage.
- Univision and TUDN offer Spanish-language broadcasts of key fixtures.
- Paramount+ remains the main streaming platform for all UEFA club competitions, including the Champions League, Europa League and Conference League.
Paramount+ has introduced a Multiview feature, allowing subscribers to watch up to four matches simultaneously on desktop devices. This innovation is designed to enhance matchday experiences, especially during congested fixture schedules like the Round of 16 second legs.
Champions League Round of 16 Second Leg Fixtures
The upcoming fixtures will determine the final eight teams progressing to the quarter-finals. Below is the latest schedule for this week’s matches, listed in Eastern Time (ET).
Tuesday, March 17
- Sporting CP vs Bodø/Glimt (1:45 p.m. ET)
Bodø/Glimt hold a commanding 3-0 aggregate advantage after a dominant first-leg performance north of the Arctic Circle. - Arsenal vs Bayer Leverkusen (4:00 p.m. ET)
The tie remains delicately poised at 1-1 on aggregate, with both sides confident of progression. - Chelsea vs Paris Saint-Germain (4:00 p.m. ET)
PSG travel to London with a significant 5-2 aggregate lead, putting pressure on Chelsea to produce a remarkable comeback. - Manchester City vs Real Madrid (4:00 p.m. ET)
Real Madrid’s 3-0 first-leg victory at the Santiago Bernabéu places them firmly in control heading into the decisive second leg.
Wednesday, March 18
- Barcelona vs Newcastle United (1:45 p.m. ET)
The tie stands at 1-1 on aggregate, setting up a tense showdown at Camp Nou. - Bayern Munich vs Atalanta (4:00 p.m. ET)
Bayern’s emphatic 6-1 aggregate advantage makes them overwhelming favourites to progress. - Liverpool vs Galatasaray (4:00 p.m. ET)
Galatasaray hold a narrow 1-0 lead after a spirited first-leg display in Istanbul. - Tottenham Hotspur vs Atletico Madrid (4:00 p.m. ET)
Atletico’s 5-2 aggregate lead leaves Spurs facing an uphill task at home.
How to Stream Champions League Matches Live
Fans looking to stream the action without cable can rely on Paramount+, which offers live coverage of every Champions League fixture. The platform also provides match replays, highlights and in-depth analysis shows.
Spanish-language viewers can access streaming via Univision’s digital platforms or TUDN’s services.
Additionally, CBS’s broader sports ecosystem ensures coverage across multiple devices, including smartphones, tablets and smart TVs, giving supporters flexibility in how they follow Europe’s elite competition.
What to Expect from the Round of 16 Second Legs
This stage often produces dramatic turnarounds and unforgettable moments. Teams trailing on aggregate will need bold tactical approaches, while those leading must balance defensive solidity with attacking intent.
With heavyweights like Real Madrid, Bayern Munich and PSG appearing close to qualification, attention will also focus on tighter ties such as Arsenal vs Leverkusen and Barcelona vs Newcastle. These contests could scintillating as the knockout rounds continue.
As the knockout stage intensifies, fans can expect tactical masterclasses, stunning goals and potentially historic comebacks. The road to Wembley continues, and the coming fixtures will shape the destiny of the 2025/26 Champions League season.
