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 the broadcaster'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 dedicated sports broadcaster. For any given matchday, that broadcaster will select the most compelling available fixture for their primary broadcast slot — meaning your club's away game may be on the main channel or on one of the secondary sports channels.
Our IPTV subscription includes all of the rights holder's Champions League channels (the four live channels 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 broadcaster has limited rights windows, some games may not be shown live . In these cases:
- Check the broadcaster's published fixture schedule for the matchday — usually announced 1 week in advance
- UEFA's own platforms may carry certain fixtures in specific regions
- our channel library includes international sports channels that may carry the fixture if broadcast rights go unused
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
- Live-score apps — 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 holder 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 IPTV Free Trial show all Champions League matches?
Our service includes all of the rights holder's Champions League channels, covering every Champions League match broadcast . For matchdays with multiple simultaneous fixtures, all relevant sports channels are included so you can access every available fixture.
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