The 2025-26 Champions League opens with marquee fixtures including Bayern-Chelsea, Barcelona-Newcastle and PSG-Atalanta, all streaming on Paramount+.
The 2025-26 UEFA Champions League kicks off Tuesday with a packed three-day schedule featuring Europe’s biggest clubs. Reigning champions Paris Saint-Germain open their title defense against Atalanta, while Real Madrid, now under Xabi Alonso, host Marseille in their league-phase opener. “Kylian Mbappe is the focal point of that attacking approach,” CBS Sports noted, as Madrid aim to correct last season’s imbalance.
Tuesday also sees Arsenal visit Athletic Club, Tottenham meet Villarreal, and Juventus face Borussia Dortmund. Wednesday’s headline clash pits Bayern Munich against Chelsea in Munich, showcasing Harry Kane and Cole Palmer. Liverpool welcome Atletico Madrid, while Ajax meet Inter and PSG host Atalanta.
Thursday closes Matchday 1 with Barcelona traveling to Newcastle United and Manchester City taking on Napoli. Other fixtures include Eintracht Frankfurt vs. Galatasaray and Club Brugge vs. Monaco. All matches stream on Paramount+, with select coverage on CBS Sports Network and Golazo Network.