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The Champions League is back! Matchday 1 transmission channels

Find out where you can watch each of the football matches

By Pablo López

Where to watch the Champions League in USA: Matches in matchday 1:
Where to watch the Champions League in USA: Matches in matchday 1:
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The UEFA Champions League 2024 begins with an exciting new format that promises more matches and intense competition. This year, the tournament adopts a league-style structure, with teams competing in an initial phase of eight rounds before moving on to the knockout stages. As one of the most prestigious competitions in European football, the new format aims to increase the excitement for fans worldwide.

Champions League: A new league-style format

This season introduces a significant change to the Champions League format. The tournament will no longer follow the traditional group-stage format; instead, it adopts a league-style approach. The first phase of the tournament will include eight rounds of matches, giving teams more opportunities to compete. This ensures that each club plays more games, allowing for increased competition and a broader showcase of talent across Europe.

After the league-style stage, the top teams will advance to the knockout rounds, which will determine the final contenders for the highly coveted trophy. The expansion of the tournament means more clubs can participate, which elevates the competition’s overall level and visibility.

With more matches scheduled, us are in for an extended season of thrilling football, and each game carries more weight than ever. The direct elimination phase will maintain its traditional intensity, as every match becomes crucial in the pursuit of the "Orejona."

Where to watch the Champions League in USA: Matches in matchday 1:

Tuesday, September 17:

  • Juventus vs. PSV | 12:45 ET | Unimás, TUDN
  • Real Madrid vs. Stuttgart | 15:00 ET | Unimás, TUDN
  • Milan vs. Liverpool | 15:00 ET | TUDN, ViX+

Wednesday, September 18:

  • PSG vs. Girona | 15:00 ET | ViX Premium
  • Manchester City vs. Inter | 15:00 ET | Unimás, TUDN
  • Club Brugge vs. Dortmund | 15:00 ET | TUDN, ViX+

Mexican Broadcasts: Where to watch the Champions League

In Mexico, football enthusiasts can follow the Champions League on Max and Caliente TV. These broadcasters have secured the exclusive rights to air the tournament, and each will split the matchdays between them to provide comprehensive coverage.

Max:

  • Max will air 12 matches during the first round of games.

These will be divided across their platforms, with four matches on TNT, four on Cinemax, and the remaining on Max's streaming service.

Caliente TV:

  • Caliente TV will broadcast the six Wednesday matches on September 18.

This division of rights ensures that Mexican viewers have multiple ways to catch their favorite teams in action across various platforms.

Champions League 2024 Kicks off with major changes

With its new league-style format, the UEFA Champions League 2024 offers more teams, more matches, and more excitement. Fans in Mexico will have access to all the action through Max and Caliente TV, with extensive coverage of Matchday 1 already scheduled. The stakes are high as the world's top clubs battle it out for football's ultimate prize.


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