The quarterfinals get underway this week, promising a thrilling slate of fixtures across Europe.
Tuesday night sees Arsenal welcome Real Madrid to the Emirates for the opening leg of their heavyweight showdown, while Bayern Munich entertain Inter Milan in a clash steeped in history.
On Wednesday, Borussia Dortmund head to Spain to take on Hansi Flick's high-flying Barcelona, and Aston Villa's fairytale campaign continues as they roll into the French capital to face newly crowned Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain.
The Sporting News brings you how to watch every upcoming match in the United States, as the growth of the game has exploded in recent years with fans all over the country hoping to tune in and watch some of Europe's biggest teams and stars clash in the world's most coveted club competition.
MORE: How to watch all Paramount+ soccer content, including Serie A and EFL matches
Champions League fixtures, schedule, TV channel
The only way to watch every single Champions League match of the 2024/25 season in English is on Paramount+ from CBS Sports.
While some matches are televised on CBS Sports Network, most are Paramount+ exclusives. Occasional matches are streamed on CBS's free streaming service CBS Sports Golazo which provides 24/7 soccer content.
Some matches are televised on Spanish-language channels like TUDN and UniMas. Those games are available to stream on Fubo, which is offering a free trial for new users.
| Date | Time (ET) | Fixture | TV Channel | Streaming |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Apr. 8 | 3:00 p.m. | Arsenal vs. Real Madrid | — | Paramount+ |
| Tue, Apr. 8 | 3:00 p.m. | Bayern Munich vs. Inter Milan | — | Paramount+ |
| Wed, Apr. 9 | 3:00 p.m. | Barcelona vs. Borussia Dortmund | — | Paramount+ |
| Wed, Apr. 9 | 3:00 p.m. | PSG vs. Aston Villa | — | Paramount+ |
How much does Paramount+ cost to watch soccer?
| Option | Monthly | Yearly |
| Paramount+ Essential | $7.99/month | $59.99 |
| Paramount+ with Showtime | $12.99/month | $119.99 |
A subscription to Paramount+ is the only way to watch every match of the 2024/25 Serie A or Champions League competition.
At the start of the campaign, a subscription to the base, ad-supported Paramount+ Essential costs $7.99 per month. There is also a yearly option which normally costs $59.99, but a promotion for a limited time for new subscribers who can enjoy Paramount+ starting at $2.50 per month for 12 months by selecting the annual option!
There is also a no-ads version that includes Showtime, costing $12.99 per month or $119.99 for the full year.
Can you get Paramount+ for free?
As of the start of the 2024/25 season, Paramount+ is offering a one-week free trial for new users. This gives viewers access to all of CBS Sports' soccer inventory, most notably the UEFA Champions League, Serie A, and EFL competitions.
The other way to watch soccer on Paramount+ for free is to secure a third-party subscription that partners with Paramount+ to provide the service at no additional cost.
For example, a subscription to Fubo at the Premier level provides customers with Paramount+ at the upgraded level. Additionally, subscribers of Walmart Plus get Paramount+ along with it as part of their subscription. Finally, anyone with a Showtime premium subscription gets Paramount+ as part of the subscription.
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