The Champions League draws English clubs into the great European stadiums — Real Madrid's Bernabéu, Barcelona's Montjuïc, Bayern Munich's Allianz Arena, PSG's Parc des Princes. For UK fans watching from home, away fixtures mean adjusting for time zones, finding the right stream, and sometimes setting an alarm for unusual kick-offs.
Champions League Away Game Kick-Off Times for UK Fans
All Champions League matches kick off at either 5:45 PM or 8:00 PM local time in the host city. For UK fans, the actual viewing time depends on the host city's time zone:
| Host City | Local Kick-Off | UK Time (GMT) | UK Time (BST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain (Madrid, Barcelona) | 8:00 PM CET | 7:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| Germany (Munich, Dortmund) | 8:00 PM CET | 7:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| France (Paris, Lyon) | 8:00 PM CET | 7:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| Italy (Milan, Rome, Turin) | 8:00 PM CET | 7:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| Portugal (Lisbon, Porto) | 8:00 PM WET | 8:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| Netherlands (Amsterdam) | 8:00 PM CET | 7:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| Turkey (Istanbul) | 8:00 PM TRT | 5:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
CET = Central European Time (UTC+1 winter, UTC+2 summer). BST applies March–October. Always verify kick-off time on the TNT Sports EPG as individual matches may vary.
What Channel Are Champions League Away Games On?
All Champions League matches broadcast in the UK are on TNT Sports. For any given matchday, TNT Sports will select the most compelling available fixture for their primary broadcast slot — meaning your club's away game may be on TNT Sports 1 (the main channel) or on a secondary TNT Sports channel.
Apollo Group TV includes all TNT Sports channels (1–4, plus Ultimate for 4K) in every plan, so regardless of which TNT Sports channel carries your team's away fixture, you'll have access.
Away Games Your Team Might Not Be On UK TV
Not all Champions League away fixtures receive UK broadcast coverage. When multiple matches are played simultaneously and TNT Sports has limited rights windows, some games may not be shown live in the UK. In these cases:
- Check TNT Sports' published fixture schedule for the matchday — usually announced 1 week in advance
- UEFA's own platforms may carry certain fixtures in specific regions
- Apollo Group TV's channel library includes international sports channels that may carry the fixture if UK broadcast rights are not being used
Following Away Games in Real Time
For fixtures not shown on UK television:
- BBC Sport Live Text — free, excellent minute-by-minute commentary with stats
- Sky Sports app Score Centre — real-time scores and key events for all concurrent Champions League matches
- UEFA's official app — official live scores and match stats
Frequently Asked Questions
Are all Champions League away games shown on UK TV?
No. TNT Sports selects which matches to broadcast in the UK for each matchday, and not all fixtures receive coverage. However, when UK clubs play in the Champions League, those fixtures are typically prioritised for broadcast on TNT Sports.
What time do Champions League games kick off in the UK?
The standard kick-off times in the UK are 5:45 PM and 8:00 PM (GMT in winter, BST in summer). For away games in Turkey, the local 8 PM kick-off translates to 5 PM or 6 PM UK time depending on the season.
Does Apollo Group TV show all Champions League matches?
Apollo Group TV includes all TNT Sports channels, covering every Champions League match broadcast in the UK. For matchdays with multiple simultaneous fixtures, all relevant TNT Sports channels are included so you can access every available fixture.
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