Apps for watching football: Premier League, La Liga and Champions League
Apps for watching soccer in the United States vary depending on the competition. The Premier League is on NBCUniversal platforms, La Liga is on ESPN, and the Champions League is broadcast on Paramount+ and other partners.
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Therefore, there is no single app that legally brings together all European championships.
This distinction also explains why a subscription might work for the national championship but not for a continental competition played by the same club.
Peacock: the leading app for watching the Premier League.
O Peacock It streams select Premier League matches live, replays, analysis, highlights, and the Premier League TV channel. Games broadcast simultaneously on NBC may also appear on the service.
Not all games are exclusively on Peacock. Part of the schedule may be shown on NBC or USA Network, requiring compatible access. The NBCUniversal partnership covers all 380 games of the season in the United States, distributed across its platforms until 2028.
Best for: most Premier League matches, replays, and specialized English league programming.
NBC Sports and USA Network
Some Premier League matches are broadcast on NBC and USA Network. Digital access may require authentication from a cable or live television service that includes these channels.
Check the schedule for the round because two matches played on the same weekend may appear on different platforms. The official Peacock page usually identifies which games are available on the app.
Best for: Premier League matches assigned to NBCUniversal linear channels.
ESPN App and ESPN+: all La Liga matches
In the United States, La Liga is broadcast on ESPN platforms. For the 2026–27 season, the La Liga confirmed that all 380 matches would be shown live on ESPN+, in English and Spanish, with selected games also on ABC, ESPN and ESPN2.
The ESPN app allows access to matches with a compatible subscription. Games on linear channels may require a different plan or provider authentication.
Best for: La Liga, including matches of Real Madrid, Barcelona, Atlético de Madrid and other clubs.
Paramount+: Champions League
Paramount+ is one of the main UEFA Champions League platforms in the United States. UEFA lists Paramount+, TUDN, and DAZN are among the partners in the country.
The service offers matches from the competition according to the schedule and plan. The subscription does not automatically include the Premier League or La Liga, because those leagues belong to other media groups.
Best for: Champions League and other UEFA competitions included in the agreement.
CBS Sports Golazo Network
CBS Sports Golazo Network is a free channel dedicated to soccer, available on platforms such as Pluto TV and CBS services. It features news, analysis, programs, highlights, and some live matches for which it holds the rights.
This channel does not replace Paramount+ for all Champions League matches. Check the official schedule to find out if a particular game will be shown for free.
Best for: curated news, programs, analysis, and free streaming.
TUDN and options in Spanish
TUDN and other TelevisaUnivision platforms may broadcast the Champions League and various other competitions in Spanish. Digital access varies between apps, television channels, cable providers, and services like ViX, depending on the rights.
Please confirm the competition and the match. Availability in Spanish may differ from the English broadcast.
Best for: fans who prefer commentary in Spanish and events included in the broadcaster's schedule.
Apps for other championships
Serie A, Bundesliga, Ligue 1, MLS, and domestic cups may belong to different platforms. Apple TV has extensive MLS programming, while other leagues appear on specific sports services according to current contracts.
Before signing up, search for the competition name, not just the club. A team can simultaneously play in the national championship, the Champions League, and a cup competition, each on a different app.
Official apps of leagues and clubs
The official apps for the Premier League, La Liga, UEFA, and the clubs are useful for schedules, lineups, scores, statistics, notifications, and highlights. They also help confirm which broadcaster has the match in a given region.
These apps typically don't stream all full matches for free. An option called "Match Centre" might offer text commentary, audio, real-time data, or short clips, but not live video. Read the description before installing.
The official YouTube channels also publish interviews, press conferences, summaries, and historical content. Check the link published on the official website to avoid channels that impersonate clubs or competitions.
Is it possible to watch football for free?
Some legal alternatives are:
- CBS Sports Golazo Network;
- Highlights on the leagues' official channels;
- Selected matches broadcast on free-to-air television channels;
- Events officially released on YouTube;
- trial periods for paid platforms;
- reruns and programs on free channels.
There is no guarantee that all Premier League, La Liga, or Champions League games will be free. Websites that promise all championships without a subscription usually do not have the rights and may expose your device to malicious advertising.
How to reduce the number of subscriptions
First, choose the club and list its competitions. If the main goal is to follow the Premier League, Peacock should be prioritized. For a La Liga club, start with ESPN+. Add Paramount+ during the months when the team is competing in the Champions League.
Also check for matches available on NBC, ABC, CBS Sports Golazo Network, or other broadcast channels. This combination can lower costs without relying on unauthorized services.
Which app to choose?
For the Premier League, start with Peacock and then check NBC or USA Network. For La Liga, use the ESPN App and ESPN+. For the Champions League, check Paramount+, TUDN, and the partners indicated by UEFA.
If you follow a club in multiple competitions, be prepared to use more than one platform. The most economical way is to review the monthly calendar, identify which tournaments you want to follow, and only subscribe to the services you need during that period.