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| UEFA Champions League | |
| COUNTRY | CHANNEL |
| India | Jio Hotstar, Star Sports |
| UK | TNT Sports |
| USA | NBC Sports |
The new UEFA Champions League season kicks off today, bringing fresh excitement as teams prepare to prove themselves in the revamped competition format.
In recent years, the tournament has moved away from the traditional group stage to a league-phase system. Now, 36 teams compete in a single standings table, with the top eight advancing directly to the round of 16. Teams finishing between 9th and 24th enter a two-legged knockout play-off round for a place in the last 16.
This expanded format has added more matches and heightened the excitement, giving fans even more action to enjoy. Last season showcased how thrilling the new structure can be, and supporters worldwide will be hoping for an even more spectacular campaign this time around.
Despite the structural changes, the UEFA Champions League continues to deliver high-quality football and live up to expectations every season. With the league phase running until January 30, fans can look forward to an extended run of fixtures before the knockout stages begin in February, starting with the play-offs.
For fans in India, late-night football has become part of the routine, as they stay up to catch their favorite teams in action. Once again, supporters will be ready to follow every moment of the competition.
In India, live streaming of UEFA Champions League 2025–26 matches will be available on SonyLIV. A subscription is required to access the matches. The platform first secured the broadcasting rights in 2017 and has continued to hold them after renewing the deal this year.