How to watch Champions League in UK: Live streams, TV channels, start times, latest fixture schedule

Ishika Dadhwal

How to watch Champions League in UK: Live streams, TV channels, start times, latest fixture schedule image

The 2024/25 UEFA Champions League quarterfinals get underway this week, setting the stage for a thrilling round of marquee matchups.

Tuesday's action features a blockbuster clash at the Emirates as Arsenal take on European giants Real Madrid in their first-leg tie, while Bayern Munich square off against Inter Milan in a battle of continental heavyweights.

Then on Wednesday, Borussia Dortmund travel to Catalonia to meet a resurgent Barcelona side led by Hansi Flick, brimming with attacking flair.

Meanwhile, Aston Villa's remarkable Champions League journey makes its next stop in Paris, where they'll face a revitalized PSG outfit under Luis Enrique—who's steered the Ligue 1 champions back to form despite the exits of Kylian Mbappe and Neymar.

The Sporting News looks at the key fixture details this week and how to follow the matches.

Champions League fixture schedule this week

All times BST

Tuesday, April 8

  • Arsenal vs. Real Madrid (8:00 p.m.)
  • Bayern Munich vs. Inter Milan (8:00 p.m.)

Wednesday, April 9

  • Barcelona vs. Borussia Dortmund (8:00 p.m.)
  • PSG vs. Aston Villa  (8:00 p.m.)

Champions League live streams, TV channel in UK

TNT Sports and Amazon Prime Video hold the shared live broadcasting rights for the Champions League for the 2024/25 season.

You can catch TNT Sports via discovery+, streaming directly to your smart TV. If you're interested, check out the latest deals—there’s an option to watch all the action on TNT Sports through a discovery+ Premium monthly pass, and the best part? No long-term commitment required.

Regular subscribers can also tune in on a range of devices, from laptops and smartphones to tablets, through the discovery+ app.

Meanwhile, Amazon Prime Video will feature one standout match per round of the Champions League fixtures. To enjoy Amazon's football coverage, simply log in through the Amazon Prime Video website or app—an account is all you need.

If you're new to Amazon Prime, you can take advantage of a 30-day free trial (typically £8.99 per month), giving you access to all the football coverage available on the platform.

Here are the full live stream details to watch this week's Champions League matches:

FixtureTV ChannelStreaming
Arsenal vs. Real MadridAmazon Prime
Bayern Munich vs. Inter MilanTNT Sports 1discovery+
Barcelona vs. Borussia DortmundTNT Sports 2discovery+
PSG vs. Aston VillaTNT Sports 1discovery+

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Ishika Dadhwal

Ishika Dadhwal is a writer at The Sporting News who has more than three years of experience in covering sports.

She has written and edited for top publications such as Reach PLC, Sportskeeda, and Essentially Sports.

She has also had her content published on Pro Football Network and The Mirror. She mostly covers the NFL and Soccer. In her free time, she enjoys traveling and painting.