Swiss Challenge League on TV Today
Friday, April 24, 2026
Where to Stream Swiss Challenge League Live
The following premium networks and streaming platforms hold the verified digital broadcast rights to air official Swiss Challenge League action.
About Swiss Challenge League
The Swiss Challenge League is the second tier of professional soccer in Switzerland. The 2025-26 season runs from July 2025 through May 2026, with 10 teams competing for promotion to the Super League. The league is known for its competitive format and the high stakes of fighting for a spot in the top flight. The season is in the final stretch, with the promotion race coming down to the wire.
Top teams
Vaduz is leading the table this season, followed closely by Aarau and Yverdon-Sport. Vaduz were relegated from the Super League in 2023 and have been pushing to return ever since. Aarau had a strong first half of the season and remains in the promotion hunt. Yverdon-Sport dropped down from the Super League for the 2025-26 season and are competing to bounce straight back up. Other teams include Lausanne Ouchy, Xamax, Rapperswil-Jona, Nyon, Wil, Étoile Carouge, and Bellinzona. The league champion earns automatic promotion to the Super League. The runner-up goes into a two-leg playoff against the 11th-place team from the Super League for the final promotion spot. The bottom team is relegated to the Promotion League.
Viewership
The Challenge League pulls strong numbers across Switzerland, especially in cities where clubs are fighting for promotion. The promotion playoff draws the biggest audiences. The league has a dedicated following among Swiss soccer fans, and international interest comes from fans of Vaduz, which represents Liechtenstein in European competitions.
TV and streaming options in Switzerland
blue Sport is the official broadcaster of the Challenge League. One match per round airs live for free on blue Zoom, the free-to-air channel from blue Sport. The remaining four matches each round are shown live on the pay-TV channels of blue Sport. The free match each round is typically the Friday night game kicking off at 20:15 CET. A blue Sport subscription is required for full access to all matches. The service is available through Swisscom TV packages or as a standalone streaming subscription.
International streaming options
For fans outside Switzerland, blue Sport is available through the blue TV app, which works in most European countries. A subscription is required for full access. Some matches may also be available through regional sports broadcasters depending on the country. The blue Zoom free match is geo-blocked to Switzerland.
Current season
The 2025-26 Challenge League season kicked off on July 25, 2025. The regular season runs through May 15, 2026. Vaduz is currently leading the table, with Aarau and Yverdon close behind. The promotion playoff against the Super League's 11th-place team takes place after the season ends. The season wraps up with Round 36 on May 15, 2026. All matches are broadcast live on blue Sport, with one free match per round on blue Zoom.