Live European Rugby Champions Cup TV & Streaming Schedule

Where to Stream European Rugby Champions Cup Live

The following premium networks and streaming platforms hold the verified digital broadcast rights to air official European Rugby Champions Cup action.

The Investec Champions Cup is the top European club rugby competition, featuring the best teams from England, France, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Italy, and South Africa. The tournament runs from December through May, with the final scheduled for Bilbao on May 22, 2026. The knockout rounds are underway, with teams fighting for a spot in the final.

Format

The tournament features 24 teams split into two pools of 12. Teams play four pool matches. The top eight teams from each pool advance to the knockout rounds. The Round of 16, quarterfinals, and semifinals are single-leg matches. The final is a single match at a neutral venue. The format is straightforward. Every match matters. The competition is the pinnacle of European club rugby.

Top teams

French clubs have dominated in recent years. La Rochelle, Toulouse, and Racing 92 have all won the tournament. English clubs like Saracens, Exeter Chiefs, and Leicester Tigers are regular contenders. Irish provinces like Leinster, Munster, and Ulster are always in the mix. South African teams like the Bulls, Stormers, and Sharks have brought a new physical edge since joining. The competition is fierce. Any of eight or nine teams could win it in a given year.

Viewership

The Champions Cup pulls massive numbers across Europe. The final draws the biggest audience, often exceeding 5 million viewers in France and the UK alone. The tournament has grown in popularity since South African teams joined. International interest comes from rugby fans in Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa who follow the European club scene.

Streaming options in the US and Canada

FloRugby is the exclusive home for every Investec Champions Cup match in the US and Canada, streaming all 63 matches live and on demand. TV5MONDE USA broadcasts key matches, particularly during the knockout stages. Select matches may be shown for free on the FloRugby YouTube channel.

Streaming options in the UK and Ireland

Premier Sports is the lead broadcaster, holding exclusive rights to all 63 matches per season in a deal running until 2027. S4C provides free-to-air coverage of select matches, particularly those involving Welsh regions. Online streaming for S4C's matches is available on BBC iPlayer and S4C Clic.

Streaming options in France

beIN SPORTS covers every match of the tournament in France. France TV is the free-to-air broadcaster, showing two matches per round.

International streaming options

EPCR TV is the official dedicated streaming platform for the tournament, offering live coverage, weekend passes, and season passes. It's the primary option in regions without a specific local broadcaster, such as Italy, Germany, and parts of Asia. In South Africa, SuperSport is the official partner for coverage of South African teams like the Bulls, Stormers, and Sharks.

Current season

The 2025-26 Investec Champions Cup season kicked off in December 2025. The pool stages wrapped up in January 2026. The Round of 16 is scheduled for April 3-5, 2026. The final is set for May 22, 2026 in Bilbao, Spain. Toulouse are the defending champions after winning the 2024-25 title. French and Irish clubs are strong contenders this year. All 63 matches, including the knockouts and the final, are covered by the broadcasters listed above.