BeIN Sports to air all 18 UEFA Champions League matches
With 23 channels, including six new ones, the sports broadcaster will deliver global coverage of the UCL League Phase's final round.
BeIN Sports is set to broadcast all 18 UEFA Champions League matches live and exclusively during the final round of the reimagined 36-team League Phase. BeIN will air every match on 23 channels.
Each of the 18 matches will kick off at 23:00 MECCA time, and to ensure comprehensive access to every game, beIN is launching six new beIN Sports XTRA channels. With a total of 22 channels offering commentary in Arabic, English and French, alongside on-the-ground reporters at every stadium, the broadcaster will provide an immersive viewing experience. Coverage will also include special reports, news, highlights, and pre- and post-match analysis on beIN Sports News from 22:00 to 02:00 MECCA.
The network's studio coverage will feature a diverse lineup of renowned regional and international analysts across three languages. Additionally, beIN Sports XTRA 9 will offer a 'multiplex' service, where all 18 games will be displayed on a single screen, accompanied by a live league table showing real-time standings.
As the final League Phase match approaches, major clubs like Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester City face critical fixtures with their progression on the line. The restructured format of the UEFA Champions League has added further intrigue, with the top eight teams advancing directly to the last 16, while those finishing 9th to 24th will compete in a two-legged playoff. Teams finishing 25th or below will be eliminated from European competition.
This season's changes mark the most significant overhaul of the competition since the 2003-04 season, with reigning champions Real Madrid among the teams striving to secure a place in the knockout stages.
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