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Champions League returns as Paris Saint-Germain seeks third consecutive title

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 8, 2026, 2:33 PM

Last updated Sep 8, 2026

Champions League returns as Paris Saint-Germain seeks third consecutive title

Summary

The 2026/27 UEFA Champions League season kicks off today, September 8, with Real Madrid hosting Inter in the opening league-phase match. Paris Saint-Germain enters the tournament as two-time defending champions, attempting to become only the third club to secure three consecutive European titles. The competition features top European clubs including Arsenal, Manchester City, Liverpool, Barcelona, and Bayern Munich. All matches in the United States will be available through Paramount+, with select games broadcast on CBS and CBS Sports Network. The tournament concludes with the final scheduled for June 5, 2027, at the Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid, Spain.

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Status Watch

•Real Madrid faces Inter in the tournament opener on September 8
•Paris Saint-Germain pursues a third consecutive Champions League trophy
•The 2027 final will take place at Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid
•Paramount+ maintains exclusive streaming rights for all matches in the United States
•League-phase fixtures continue through January 2027 before the knockout stage begins

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What they're saying

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The return of the UEFA Champions League has fans anticipating a thrilling competition from start to finish, as the most prestigious knockout soccer tournament in the world soldiers on seeking to crown a new champion.
— Yahoo Sports

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