How to follow the Champions League on the BBC

The Champions League returns this week - and you can watch highlights of Europe's showpiece club competition on the BBC throughout this season.

Aston Villa and Liverpool are the best-performing English clubs in the 2026-27 league phase so far, winning three games from three to put them level at the top on points with Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid and Real Betis.

Just like the previous two seasons, from 22:00 BST on the Wednesday of Champions League matchweeks, there will be game-by-game highlights available on BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website and app.

You'll also be able to watch highlights - along with analysis from our experts on the big stories and talking points - on Match of the Day on Wednesdays on BBC One at 22:40 (this week at…