How can I watch my team's Champions League away games?
Champions League matches kick off at 5:45 PM or 8:00 PM local time in the host city, so away fixtures land at different US viewing times depending on the country — for example, Istanbul kick-offs air around 5–6 PM ET. All Champions League broadcasts run on a single rights-holding network in the US, and Vivimate includes every channel in that network's sports package — including the 4K feed — in every plan, so whichever channel carries your team's away game, you'll have access without a separate sports add-on.
The Champions League draws English clubs into the great European stadiums — Real Madrid's Bernabéu, Barcelona's Montjuïc, Bayern Munich's Allianz Arena, PSG's Parc des Princes. For fans watching from home, away fixtures mean adjusting for time zones, finding the right stream, and sometimes setting an alarm for unusual kick-offs.
Champions League Away Game Kick-Off Times for US Fans
All Champions League matches kick off at either 5:45 PM or 8:00 PM local time in the host city. For fans, the actual viewing time depends on the host city's time zone:
| Host City | Local Kick-Off | ET (GMT-5) | ET (EDT) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain (Madrid, Barcelona) | 8:00 PM CET | 7:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| Germany (Munich, Dortmund) | 8:00 PM CET | 7:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| France (Paris, Lyon) | 8:00 PM CET | 7:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| Italy (Milan, Rome, Turin) | 8:00 PM CET | 7:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| Portugal (Lisbon, Porto) | 8:00 PM WET | 8:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| Netherlands (Amsterdam) | 8:00 PM CET | 7:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| Turkey (Istanbul) | 8:00 PM TRT | 5:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
CET = Central European Time (UTC+1 winter, UTC+2 summer). BST applies March–October. Always verify kick-off time on your sports package's EPG as individual matches may vary.
What Channel Are Champions League Away Games On?
All Champions League matches broadcast in the USA are on a single rights-holding network. For any given matchday, that network will select the most compelling available fixture for its primary broadcast slot — meaning your club's away game may be on the network's main channel or on one of its secondary channels.
Vivimate includes every channel in that network's sports package (plus the 4K feed) in every plan, so regardless of which channel carries your team's away fixture, you'll have access.
Away Games Your Team Might Not Be On US TV
Not all Champions League away fixtures receive broadcast coverage. When multiple matches are played simultaneously and the rights holder has limited channel capacity, some games may not be shown live . In these cases:
- Check your provider's published fixture schedule for the matchday — usually announced 1 week in advance
- UEFA's own platforms may carry certain fixtures in specific regions
- Vivimate's channel library includes international sports channels that may carry the fixture if broadcast rights are not being used
Following Away Games in Real Time
For fixtures not shown on US television:
- BBC Sport Live Text — free, excellent minute-by-minute commentary with stats
- Sky Sports app Score Centre — real-time scores and key events for all concurrent Champions League matches
- UEFA's official app — official live scores and match stats
Frequently Asked Questions
Are all Champions League away games shown on US TV?
No. The rights-holding network selects which matches to broadcast in the USA for each matchday, and not all fixtures receive coverage. However, when US clubs play in the Champions League, those fixtures are typically prioritised for broadcast.
What time do Champions League games kick off in the USA?
The standard kick-off times in the USA are 5:45 PM and 8:00 PM (GMT in winter, BST in summer). For away games in Turkey, the local 8 PM kick-off translates to 5 PM or 6 PM local time depending on the season.
Does Vivimate show all Champions League matches?
Vivimate includes every channel in the rights holder's sports package, covering every Champions League match broadcast . For matchdays with multiple simultaneous fixtures, all of that network's channels are included so you can access every available fixture.
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