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title: "Champions League & Midweek Soccer on TV: Oct 20-22, 2026"
description: "PSG v Barcelona, Bayern v Arsenal, Bournemouth v AC Milan and Atlas v América. Every midweek game on US TV and streaming, with ET and PT kickoffs."
canonical: https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/guides/champions-league-midweek-soccer-on-tv-usa-oct-20-22-2026/
last_updated: 2026-10-20
site: "How to Watch Soccer USA"
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# Champions League & Midweek Soccer on TV: Oct 20-22, 2026

> PSG v Barcelona, Bayern v Arsenal, Bournemouth v AC Milan and Atlas v América. Every midweek game on US TV and streaming, with ET and PT kickoffs.

Updated 2026-10-20.

**The best midweek games are PSG v Barcelona and Bayern Munich v Arsenal in the Champions League, both at 3pm ET (12pm PT) on Paramount+, Bournemouth v AC Milan in the Europa League on CBS Sports Network, and Atlas v America in Liga MX.** Every Champions League, Europa League and Conference League game streams on Paramount+ ($8.99/mo).

Times are US Eastern and Pacific. English TV picks come from CBS Sports' own schedules, checked Tuesday morning, Oct 20. Liga MX broadcasts are in Spanish.

## Which games are most worth watching?

**1. [PSG](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/paris-saint-germain/) v [Barcelona](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/fc-barcelona/), Tuesday 3pm ET / 12pm PT, Paramount+.** It's first against second in the [Champions League](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/champions-league/) table, both on six points with a +7 goal difference. PSG have scored 10 in two games, and Barcelona haven't kept a clean sheet in 17 Champions League games, the longest run in their history. [Match page](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/match/paris-saint-germain-vs-fc-barcelona-2026-10-20/) · cheapest way to watch [PSG](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/tools/cheapest-way-to-watch-your-team/?team=paris-saint-germain) or [Barcelona](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/tools/cheapest-way-to-watch-your-team/?team=fc-barcelona).

**2. [Bayern Munich](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/fc-bayern-munchen/) v [Arsenal](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/arsenal/), Wednesday 3pm ET / 12pm PT, Paramount+.** Arsenal haven't conceded in the competition yet and have won 14 straight league-phase games. Bayern are unbeaten in 39 straight home games at this stage and just beat RB Leipzig 6-1. [Match page](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/match/fc-bayern-munchen-vs-arsenal-2026-10-21/) · cheapest way to watch [Bayern](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/tools/cheapest-way-to-watch-your-team/?team=fc-bayern-munchen) or [Arsenal](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/tools/cheapest-way-to-watch-your-team/?team=arsenal).

**3. [Bournemouth](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/bournemouth/) v [AC Milan](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/milan/), Thursday 3pm ET / 12pm PT, CBS Sports Network and Paramount+.** The best [Europa League](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/europa-league/) game of the night has a big US angle: Christian Pulisic and Yunus Musah are in Milan's squad and Tyler Adams is in Bournemouth's. Bournemouth have won both games (5-1 on goals). Milan lost 2-0 to Benfica, then won 4-0 at Salzburg. Cheapest way to watch [Bournemouth](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/tools/cheapest-way-to-watch-your-team/?team=bournemouth) or [Milan](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/tools/cheapest-way-to-watch-your-team/?team=milan).

**4. [Real Madrid](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/real-madrid/) v [RB Leipzig](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/rb-leipzig/), Wednesday 3pm ET / 12pm PT, Paramount+.** Leipzig arrive after losing 6-1 at Bayern and have lost their last six league-phase away games. Kylian Mbappé has scored in his last four Champions League games. Cheapest way to watch [Real Madrid](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/tools/cheapest-way-to-watch-your-team/?team=real-madrid).

**5. [Atlas](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/atlas/) v [América](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/america/), Wednesday 9pm ET / 6pm PT, Univision, UniMás, TUDN or ViX (channel TBC).** Third hosts first in [Liga MX](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/liga-mx/). América lead on 24 points with a game in hand after winning 5-3 at León on Saturday, and Atlas are on 21 after a 2-0 win at Necaxa. Cheapest way to watch [Atlas](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/tools/cheapest-way-to-watch-your-team/?team=atlas) or [América](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/tools/cheapest-way-to-watch-your-team/?team=america).

## What's on Tuesday, Oct 20?

### Tuesday: Champions League

| Match | ET / PT | Where to watch |
|---|---|---|
| [Fenerbahçe](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/fenerbahce/) v [Slavia Prague](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/slavia-praha/) | 12:45pm / 9:45am | Paramount+ |
| [Sabah](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/sabah/) v [Borussia Dortmund](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/borussia-dortmund/) | 12:45pm / 9:45am | CBS Sports Golazo Network, Paramount+ |
| [PSG](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/paris-saint-germain/) v [Barcelona](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/fc-barcelona/) | 3pm / 12pm | Paramount+ |
| [Liverpool](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/liverpool/) v [Villarreal](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/villarreal-cf/) | 3pm / 12pm | Paramount+ |
| [Man City](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/man-city/) v [AEK Athens](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/aek-athens/) | 3pm / 12pm | Paramount+ |
| [Roma](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/roma/) v [Slovan Bratislava](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/slovan-bratislava/) | 3pm / 12pm | Paramount+ |
| [Porto](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/porto/) v [PSV](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/psv/) | 3pm / 12pm | CBS Sports Network, Paramount+ |
| [Napoli](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/napoli/) v [Bodø/Glimt](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/bodo-glimt/) | 3pm / 12pm | Paramount+ |
| [Stuttgart](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/vfb-stuttgart/) v [Atlético Madrid](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/atletico-de-madrid/) | 3pm / 12pm | CBS Sports Golazo Network, Paramount+ |

### Tuesday: Championship

| Match | ET / PT | Where to watch |
|---|---|---|
| [Wolves](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/wolverhampton-wanderers/) v [Portsmouth](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/portsmouth/) | 2:45pm / 11:45am | Paramount+ |

### Tuesday: Liga MX

| Match | ET / PT | Where to watch |
|---|---|---|
| [Chivas](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/guadalajara/) v [Necaxa](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/necaxa/) | 8:07pm / 5:07pm | Telemundo or Universo, plus Peacock (Spanish) |
| [Atlético de San Luis](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/atletico-de-san-luis/) v [Querétaro](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/queretaro/) | 9pm / 6pm | Univision, UniMás, TUDN or ViX (Spanish; exact channel TBC) |
| [FC Juárez](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/fc-juarez/) v [Atlante](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/atlante/) | 9pm / 6pm | Telemundo or Universo, plus Peacock (Spanish) |
| [Tigres UANL](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/tigres-uanl/) v [León](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/leon/) | 11:10pm / 8:10pm | Telemundo or Universo, plus Peacock (Spanish) |

## What's on Wednesday, Oct 21?

### Wednesday: Champions League

| Match | ET / PT | Where to watch |
|---|---|---|
| [Lille](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/losc-lille/) v [Galatasaray](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/galatasaray/) | 12:45pm / 9:45am | CBS Sports Golazo Network, Paramount+ |
| [Como](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/como/) v [Man Utd](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/man-utd/) | 12:45pm / 9:45am | Paramount+ |
| [Bayern Munich](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/fc-bayern-munchen/) v [Arsenal](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/arsenal/) | 3pm / 12pm | Paramount+ |
| [Real Madrid](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/real-madrid/) v [RB Leipzig](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/rb-leipzig/) | 3pm / 12pm | Paramount+ |
| [Inter](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/internazionale/) v [Shakhtar](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/shakhtar/) | 3pm / 12pm | CBS Sports Network, Paramount+ |
| [Sporting CP](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/sporting-cp/) v [LASK](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/lask/) | 3pm / 12pm | Paramount+ |
| [Aston Villa](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/aston-villa/) v [Viking](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/viking/) | 3pm / 12pm | Paramount+ |
| [Club Brugge](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/club-brugge/) v [Lens](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/rc-lens/) | 3pm / 12pm | Paramount+ |
| [Real Betis](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/real-betis/) v [Feyenoord](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/feyenoord/) | 3pm / 12pm | CBS Sports Golazo Network, Paramount+ |

### Wednesday: La Liga

| Match | ET / PT | Where to watch |
|---|---|---|
| [Levante](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/levante-ud/) v [Athletic Club](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/athletic-club/) | 2pm / 11am | ESPN+ (ESPN Select), ESPN Deportes |

### Wednesday: MLS

| Match | ET / PT | Where to watch |
|---|---|---|
| [FC Cincinnati](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/fc-cincinnati/) v [D.C. United](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/dc-united/) | 7pm / 4pm | Apple TV |

### Wednesday: Liga MX

| Match | ET / PT | Where to watch |
|---|---|---|
| [Atlas](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/atlas/) v [América](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/america/) | 9pm / 6pm | Univision, UniMás, TUDN or ViX (Spanish; exact channel TBC) |
| [Puebla](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/puebla/) v [Monterrey](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/monterrey/) | 9pm / 6pm | Univision, UniMás, TUDN or ViX (Spanish; exact channel TBC) |
| [Toluca](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/toluca/) v [Tijuana](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/tijuana/) | 9pm / 6pm | Univision, UniMás, TUDN or ViX (Spanish; exact channel TBC) |
| [Pachuca](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/pachuca/) v [Cruz Azul](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/cruz-azul/) | 11:10pm / 8:10pm | Univision, UniMás, TUDN or ViX (Spanish; exact channel TBC) |
| [Santos Laguna](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/santos/) v [Pumas UNAM](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/pumas-unam/) | 11:10pm / 8:10pm | Univision, UniMás, TUDN or ViX (Spanish; exact channel TBC) |

## What's on Thursday, Oct 22?

### Thursday: Europa League

| Match | ET / PT | Where to watch |
|---|---|---|
| [Juventus](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/juventus/) v [Rennes](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/stade-rennais-fc/) | 12:45pm / 9:45am | CBS Sports Network, Paramount+ |
| [Ferencváros](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/ferencvaros/) v [Torreense](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/torreense/) | 12:45pm / 9:45am | Paramount+ |
| [Union Saint-Gilloise](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/union-sg/) v [Hapoel Be'er Sheva](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/hapoel-beer-sheva/) | 12:45pm / 9:45am | Paramount+ |
| [Dinamo Zagreb](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/dinamo-zagreb/) v [NEC Nijmegen](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/nec/) | 12:45pm / 9:45am | Paramount+ |
| [Sturm Graz](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/sturm-graz/) v [Marseille](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/olympique-de-marseille/) | 12:45pm / 9:45am | Paramount+ |
| [Lech Poznań](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/lech-poznan/) v [Sunderland](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/sunderland/) | 12:45pm / 9:45am | Paramount+ |
| [OFI Crete](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/ofi-crete/) v [Leverkusen](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/bayer-04-leverkusen/) | 12:45pm / 9:45am | Paramount+ |
| [Ararat-Armenia](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/ararat-armenia/) v [AZ Alkmaar](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/az-alkmaar/) | 12:45pm / 9:45am | Paramount+ |
| [Olympiacos](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/olympiacos/) v [Sparta Prague](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/sparta-praha/) | 3pm / 12pm | Paramount+ |
| [Viktoria Plzeň](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/viktoria-plzen/) v [Levski Sofia](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/levski-sofia/) | 3pm / 12pm | Paramount+ |
| [Celtic](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/celtic/) v [Celta Vigo](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/celta/) | 3pm / 12pm | Paramount+ |
| [Bournemouth](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/bournemouth/) v [AC Milan](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/milan/) | 3pm / 12pm | CBS Sports Network, Paramount+ |
| [Celje](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/celje/) v [Salzburg](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/salzburg/) | 3pm / 12pm | Paramount+ |
| [Jagiellonia](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/jagiellonia/) v [Anderlecht](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/anderlecht/) | 3pm / 12pm | Paramount+ |
| [Omonia](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/omonia/) v [Benfica](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/benfica/) | 3pm / 12pm | Paramount+ |
| [Hoffenheim](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/tsg-hoffenheim/) v [Lyon](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/olympique-lyonnais/) | 3pm / 12pm | Paramount+ |
| [Beşiktaş](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/besiktas/) v [Crystal Palace](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/crystal-palace/) | 3pm / 12pm | Paramount+ |
| [Lillestrøm](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/lillestrom/) v [Real Sociedad](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/real-sociedad/) | 3pm / 12pm | Paramount+ |

### Thursday: Conference League

| Match | ET / PT | Where to watch |
|---|---|---|
| [Kairat](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/kairat-almaty/) v [Panathinaikos](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/panathinaikos/) | 10:30am / 7:30am | Paramount+ |
| [Red Star Belgrade](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/crvena-zvezda/) v [Copenhagen](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/copenhagen/) | 12:45pm / 9:45am | Paramount+ |
| [Pafos](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/pafos/) v [Riga](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/riga/) | 12:45pm / 9:45am | Paramount+ |
| [Getafe](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/getafe-cf/) v [Lugano](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/lugano/) | 12:45pm / 9:45am | Paramount+ |
| [Trabzonspor](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/trabzonspor/) v [Hearts](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/hearts/) | 12:45pm / 9:45am | Paramount+ |
| [Jablonec](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/jablonec/) v [Brighton](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/brighton/) | 12:45pm / 9:45am | Paramount+ |
| [Nordsjælland](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/nordsjaelland/) v [CSKA Sofia](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/cska-sofia/) | 12:45pm / 9:45am | Paramount+ |
| [Inter Escaldes](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/inter-escaldes/) v [Universitatea Craiova](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/universitatea-craiova/) | 12:45pm / 9:45am | Paramount+ |
| [Kauno Žalgiris](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/kauno-zalgiris/) v [Brann](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/brann/) | 12:45pm / 9:45am | Paramount+ |
| [Iberia Tbilisi](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/iberia-tbilisi/) v [Mjällby](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/mjallby/) | 12:45pm / 9:45am | Paramount+ |
| [Braga](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/braga/) v [Gent](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/gent/) | 3pm / 12pm | Paramount+ |
| [Ajax](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/ajax/) v [Atalanta](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/atalanta/) | 3pm / 12pm | Paramount+ |
| [Monaco](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/as-monaco/) v [Freiburg](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/sport-club-freiburg/) | 3pm / 12pm | Paramount+ |
| [Midtjylland](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/midtjylland/) v [Sint-Truidense](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/sint-truidense/) | 3pm / 12pm | Paramount+ |
| [Lincoln Red Imps](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/lincoln-red-imps/) v [FC Twente](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/twente/) | 3pm / 12pm | Paramount+ |
| [Borac](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/borac/) v [KuPS Kuopio](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/kups-kuopio/) | 3pm / 12pm | Paramount+ |
| [Aarhus](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/aarhus/) v [Egnatia](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/egnatia/) | 3pm / 12pm | Paramount+ |
| [Thun](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/thun/) v [Hajduk Split](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/hajduk-split/) | 3pm / 12pm | Paramount+ |

## What else is worth a look?

### Champions League, Tuesday and Wednesday

- **[Porto](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/porto/) v [PSV](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/psv/) (Tuesday, CBS Sports Network).** The TV game of the day, with Americans Sergiño Dest and Ricardo Pepi in PSV's squad. [Cheapest way to watch PSV](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/tools/cheapest-way-to-watch-your-team/?team=psv).
- **[Liverpool](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/liverpool/) v [Villarreal](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/villarreal-cf/) (Tuesday).** Liverpool have won 15 of their last 16 home games at this stage. Villarreal, with American Alex Freeman, have never beaten an English club in the Champions League. [Cheapest way to watch Liverpool](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/tools/cheapest-way-to-watch-your-team/?team=liverpool).
- **[Stuttgart](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/vfb-stuttgart/) v [Atlético Madrid](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/atletico-de-madrid/) (Tuesday, CBS Sports Golazo Network).** Stuttgart have won both games so far, and Atlético have American midfielder Johnny Cardoso. [Cheapest way to watch Atlético](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/tools/cheapest-way-to-watch-your-team/?team=atletico-de-madrid).
- **[Inter](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/internazionale/) v [Shakhtar](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/shakhtar/) (Wednesday, CBS Sports Network).** Inter have no points after a club-record four straight Champions League defeats. Shakhtar are unbeaten. [Cheapest way to watch Inter](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/tools/cheapest-way-to-watch-your-team/?team=internazionale).

Our [Champions League Matchday 3 guide](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/guides/champions-league-matchday-3-how-to-watch-usa-oct-20-21-2026/) has Spanish channels, upset picks and players to watch for all 18 games.

### Europa League, Thursday

- **[Juventus](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/juventus/) v [Rennes](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/stade-rennais-fc/) (12:45pm ET, CBS Sports Network).** Juventus lead the table after two wins, 7-1 on goals. Weston McKennie is in Juve's squad and Bryan Reynolds is in Rennes'. [Cheapest way to watch Juventus](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/tools/cheapest-way-to-watch-your-team/?team=juventus).
- **[Beşiktaş](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/besiktas/) v [Crystal Palace](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/crystal-palace/) (3pm ET).** Beşiktaş have won both, including 4-1 over Marseille. Palace, with Chris Richards, beat Lech Poznań 4-0 and then lost 3-2 at Lyon. [Cheapest way to watch Palace](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/tools/cheapest-way-to-watch-your-team/?team=crystal-palace).
- **[Celtic](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/celtic/) v [Celta Vigo](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/celta/) (3pm ET).** Both are still looking for their first point. Cameron Carter-Vickers and Auston Trusty are in Celtic's squad. [Cheapest way to watch Celtic](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/tools/cheapest-way-to-watch-your-team/?team=celtic).
- **[Lech Poznań](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/lech-poznan/) v [Sunderland](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/sunderland/) (12:45pm ET).** Sunderland have won both. Lech have lost both 4-0. [Cheapest way to watch Sunderland](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/tools/cheapest-way-to-watch-your-team/?team=sunderland).
- **[Omonia](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/omonia/) v [Benfica](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/benfica/) (3pm ET).** Both have six points, and Omonia haven't conceded yet.
- **US players elsewhere:** Tim Weah with [Marseille](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/olympique-de-marseille/) at Sturm Graz, Malik Tillman with [Leverkusen](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/bayer-04-leverkusen/) at OFI Crete, and Tanner Tessmann with [Lyon](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/olympique-lyonnais/) at Hoffenheim.

### Conference League, Thursday

It's Matchday 2. **[Ajax](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/ajax/) v [Atalanta](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/atalanta/)** (3pm ET) is the pick: Ajax lost their opener 2-1 at Hajduk Split, and Atalanta beat Pafos 3-1. **[Monaco](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/as-monaco/) v [Freiburg](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/sport-club-freiburg/)** (3pm ET) has American striker Folarin Balogun, and **[Brighton](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/brighton/)** (4-0 winners on Matchday 1) are at Jablonec at 12:45pm ET. Every game is on Paramount+. Fixtures are on the [Conference League page](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/conference-league/).

### MLS and Liga MX

- **[FC Cincinnati](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/fc-cincinnati/) v [D.C. United](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/dc-united/) (Wednesday 7pm ET / 4pm PT, Apple TV).** It's the only [MLS](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/mls/) game of the week. Cincinnati are ninth in the East on 36 points and lost 2-0 to Columbus on Sunday. A win would take them to 39, three clear of Red Bull New York and Toronto. D.C. United are 13th on 33. Decision Day is Nov 7. [Cheapest way to watch Cincinnati](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/tools/cheapest-way-to-watch-your-team/?team=fc-cincinnati).
- **[Pachuca](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/pachuca/) v [Cruz Azul](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/cruz-azul/) (Wednesday 11:10pm ET / 8:10pm PT, channel TBC).** Cruz Azul are fifth on 20 points after a 5-0 win over Juárez. Pachuca are 14th on 13.
- **[Toluca](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/toluca/) v [Tijuana](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/tijuana/) (Wednesday 9pm ET / 6pm PT, channel TBC).** Second-placed Toluca are on 21 points.
- **[Chivas](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/guadalajara/) v [Necaxa](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/teams/necaxa/) (Tuesday 8:07pm ET / 5:07pm PT, Telemundo or Universo plus Peacock).** Chivas are fourth on 20. Necaxa are 17th on 9. [Cheapest way to watch Chivas](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/tools/cheapest-way-to-watch-your-team/?team=guadalajara).

## What's the cheapest way to watch this week?

| Service | Covers this week | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paramount+ Essential | All 18 Champions League games, all Europa League and Conference League games, Wolves v Portsmouth | $8.99/mo |
| ViX Premium | Many TelevisaUnivision Liga MX games in Spanish | $6.99/mo |
| Peacock Premium | Chivas, Tigres and Juárez home games in Spanish | $12.99/mo |
| Apple TV | FC Cincinnati v D.C. United | Subscription |
| ESPN Select | Levante v Athletic Club | $13.99/mo |

You don't need cable for the European games. CBS Sports Network and Golazo games also stream on Paramount+. Not sure what your club needs? The [cheapest way to watch your team](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/tools/cheapest-way-to-watch-your-team/) tool works it out, and the [cost calculator](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/cost-calculator/) handles several leagues at once. Squad lists come from ESPN, so check lineups before kickoff.

## More guides

[Champions League in the US](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/guides/how-to-watch-champions-league-usa/) · [Liga MX channel by team](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/guides/liga-mx-how-to-watch-usa-channel-by-team/) · [full European soccer guide](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/guides/how-to-watch-european-soccer-usa/) · [big matches](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/matches/) · [this weekend](https://howtowatchsoccerusa.com/this-weekend/)

## FAQ

**Q: What channel is PSG v Barcelona on in the US?**
A: It streams on Paramount+ in English, Tuesday Oct 20 at 3pm ET (12pm PT). CBS has not put it on TV.

**Q: Is Bayern Munich v Arsenal on TV?**
A: In English it is on Paramount+ only, Wednesday Oct 21 at 3pm ET (12pm PT).

**Q: Which midweek games are on CBS Sports Network?**
A: Porto v PSV (Tuesday), Inter v Shakhtar (Wednesday), and Juventus v Rennes and Bournemouth v AC Milan (Thursday). They also stream on Paramount+.

**Q: Is Atlas v América on ViX?**
A: Atlas home games are on TelevisaUnivision (Univision, UniMás, TUDN or ViX). The exact channel for Wednesday's 9pm ET game is still TBC.

**Q: Is there any MLS this week?**
A: One game. FC Cincinnati host D.C. United on Wednesday at 7pm ET (4pm PT) on Apple TV.

## Sources

- [CBS Sports: Champions League schedule and TV, Tuesday Oct 20, 2026](https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/champions-league/schedule/20261020/)
- [CBS Sports: Champions League schedule and TV, Wednesday Oct 21, 2026](https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/champions-league/schedule/20261021/)
- [CBS Sports: Europa League schedule and TV, Thursday Oct 22, 2026](https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/europa-league/schedule/20261022/)
- [ESPN: Conference League schedule, Thursday Oct 22, 2026](https://www.espn.com/soccer/schedule/_/date/20261022/league/uefa.europa.conf)
- [UEFA.com: Champions League Matchday 3 key stats](https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/news/02aa-21db6a0e214d-c25e7a88d531-1000--champions-league-matchday-3-key-stats-and-what-to-look-o/)
- [Wikipedia: 2026-27 Europa League league phase (results)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026%E2%80%9327_UEFA_Europa_League_league_phase)
- [Wikipedia: 2026-27 Conference League league phase (results)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026%E2%80%9327_UEFA_Conference_League_league_phase)
- [ESPN: MLS standings](https://www.espn.com/soccer/standings/_/league/usa.1)
- [ESPN: Liga MX standings](https://www.espn.com/soccer/standings/_/league/mex.1)
- [NBCUniversal: Telemundo adds Tigres and Juárez home matches to Chivas](https://www.nbcuniversal.com/article/telemundo-expands-deportes-talent-roster-ahead-landmark-sports-year-fifa-world-cup-26tm)
- [Paramount+ plans and prices](https://www.paramountplus.com/)

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