Champions League & Midweek Soccer on TV: Oct 20-22, 2026

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 v Barcelona, Tuesday 3pm ET / 12pm PT, Paramount+. It's first against second in the 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 · cheapest way to watch PSG or Barcelona.

2. Bayern Munich v 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 · cheapest way to watch Bayern or Arsenal.

3. Bournemouth v AC Milan, Thursday 3pm ET / 12pm PT, CBS Sports Network and Paramount+. The best 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 or Milan.

4. Real Madrid v 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.

5. Atlas v América, Wednesday 9pm ET / 6pm PT, Univision, UniMás, TUDN or ViX (channel TBC). Third hosts first in 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 or América.

What's on Tuesday, Oct 20?

Tuesday: Champions League

Tuesday: Championship

Tuesday: Liga MX

What's on Wednesday, Oct 21?

Wednesday: Champions League

Wednesday: La Liga

Wednesday: MLS

Wednesday: Liga MX

What's on Thursday, Oct 22?

Thursday: Europa League

Thursday: Conference League

What else is worth a look?

Champions League, Tuesday and Wednesday

• Porto v 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.
• Liverpool v Villarreal (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.
• Stuttgart v Atlético 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.
• Inter v 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.

Our Champions League Matchday 3 guide has Spanish channels, upset picks and players to watch for all 18 games.

Europa League, Thursday

• Juventus v Rennes (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.
• Beşiktaş v 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.
• Celtic v Celta Vigo (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.
• Lech Poznań v Sunderland (12:45pm ET). Sunderland have won both. Lech have lost both 4-0. Cheapest way to watch Sunderland.
• Omonia v Benfica (3pm ET). Both have six points, and Omonia haven't conceded yet.
• US players elsewhere: Tim Weah with Marseille at Sturm Graz, Malik Tillman with Leverkusen at OFI Crete, and Tanner Tessmann with Lyon at Hoffenheim.

Conference League, Thursday

It's Matchday 2. Ajax v Atalanta (3pm ET) is the pick: Ajax lost their opener 2-1 at Hajduk Split, and Atalanta beat Pafos 3-1. Monaco v Freiburg (3pm ET) has American striker Folarin Balogun, and 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.

MLS and Liga MX

• FC Cincinnati v D.C. United (Wednesday 7pm ET / 4pm PT, Apple TV). It's the only 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.
• Pachuca v 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 v Tijuana (Wednesday 9pm ET / 6pm PT, channel TBC). Second-placed Toluca are on 21 points.
• Chivas v 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.

What's the cheapest way to watch this week?

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 tool works it out, and the cost calculator handles several leagues at once. Squad lists come from ESPN, so check lineups before kickoff.

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