The 2025-26 Champions League semi-final second legs are split across two nights: Arsenal host Atlético Madrid at the Emirates on Tuesday 5 May (1-1 from the first leg), and Bayern Munich host Paris Saint-Germain at the Allianz Arena on Wednesday 6 May after PSG won the first leg 5-4 in one of the most extraordinary nights in the competition’s history.
In the UK, both ties are exclusive to TNT Sports and Discovery+. Amazon Prime no longer holds Champions League rights in the UK after the 2023-24 season ended Tuesday-night exclusivity. Across Europe the picture varies: DAZN in Germany, Movistar+ in Spain, Sky and Amazon Prime in Italy, Canal+ in France.
Arsenal vs Atletico Madrid — Tuesday 5 May, 20:00 BST
Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal walk into the Emirates with a 1-1 first leg to defend, after Viktor Gyökeres cancelled out Julián Álvarez’s opener at the Metropolitano. The away goals rule was abolished by UEFA in 2021, so this is effectively a one-off cup tie at the Emirates with extra time and penalties available if it ends level over the 90.
UK broadcast: TNT Sports 1, Discovery+ Premium. Coverage from 19:00 BST. See the dedicated Arsenal vs Atletico stream guide for the full broadcaster breakdown.
Spain: Movistar Liga de Campeones, the dedicated Champions League channel on Movistar+ (€11/month bolt-on for the full UCL package).
Germany: Amazon Prime Video carries the Tuesday-night CL slot under the new 2024-27 cycle. Prime is €8.99/month or €89.90/year and includes one Tuesday match per matchweek plus the Tuesday knockout legs.
For UK viewers wanting to back the tie, bet365 and William Hill carry pre-match and in-play markets.
Bayern Munich vs PSG — Wednesday 6 May, 21:00 CET
The first leg at Parc des Princes finished PSG 5-4 Bayern on 28 April — the highest-scoring Champions League semi-final first leg ever. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Ousmane Dembélé scored twice each for PSG; Harry Kane, Michael Olise, Dayot Upamécano and Luis Díaz replied for Bayern. PSG carry a one-goal aggregate lead into the Allianz.
UK broadcast: TNT Sports 1 and Discovery+. Coverage from 20:00 BST.
Germany: DAZN. Wednesday-night Champions League rights in Germany sit with DAZN under the 2024-27 cycle. Tuesday night is split between DAZN and Amazon Prime, but the Wednesday slot is DAZN exclusive. DAZN Germany subscription details here — pricing tiers run from €19.99/month (basic) to €44.99/month (DAZN Unlimited).
France: Canal+ Sport 360. The Bayern-PSG match falls within the standard Canal+/UEFA contract that runs to 2027.
United States: Paramount+ has exclusive Champions League rights in the US through 2030 ($11.99/month Premium).
Champions League knockout format reminder
The away goals rule was abolished in 2021. If the aggregate score is level after 90 minutes of the second leg, the match goes to 30 minutes of extra time, then penalties if still level. There is no replay and no aggregate goal-difference tiebreaker beyond ET and pens.
The two semi-final winners meet in the 2026 Champions League final on Saturday 30 May at the Puskás Aréna in Budapest (UEFA’s first Hungarian final since the venue opened in 2019).
Frequently asked questions
Can I watch the Champions League semi-finals free?
The final is typically simulcast on a free-to-air UK partner (Channel 4 in 2025). The semi-finals are pay-only in the UK on TNT Sports/Discovery+. In Spain, Movistar+ is subscription-only. In Germany, neither DAZN nor Amazon Prime offers a free tier for live Champions League matches.
What’s the cheapest way to watch both ties?
Discovery+ Premium at £30.99 a month, no contract. Cancel after May. That covers both Tuesday and Wednesday plus the final.
Are away goals back?
No. UEFA scrapped the away goals rule in all club competitions from 2021-22 onwards. A draw on aggregate goes to extra time, then penalties.
Will Bayern be without anyone?
At time of writing, Bayern’s main concern is whether key players come back from the bruising first leg fit. PSG manager Luis Enrique has already publicly rested his entire squad in the previous Ligue 1 fixture against Heidenheim ahead of the return leg.
For the broader Champions League broadcast picture, see our Champions League broadcast guide and the TNT Sports rights breakdown. Premier League fixtures during the same week are split between Sky Sports and TNT Sports.