The UEFA Champions League 2026 enters one of the most eagerly awaited moments of the tournament with the round of 16, the stage where the best clubs in Europe begin the direct elimination rounds on the road to the final. The first leg matches will be played on March 10 and 11, with clashes that promise to be spectacular and can be followed in the United States on television and official streaming platforms.
Among the most attractive duels is Real Madrid vs Manchester City, a clash that in recent years has become one of the great modern classics of the tournament. Also catching the eye are PSG vs Chelsea, Atletico Madrid vs Tottenham and Newcastle vs Barcelona, all with squads full of international stars. For the millions of Hispanic fans living in the United States, this phase represents an ideal opportunity to watch top-level European soccer at affordable times during the afternoon.
What to expect in the round of 16
The round of 16 of the 2026 Champions League will be played in the traditional round-robin format.
This means that each series is defined in two games and the aggregate score determines which team advances to the quarterfinals.
The main objective of the clubs in this first part of the series is to gain an advantage in the first leg, which could be key before the decisive match the following week.
Historically, this stage of the tournament tends to offer intense matches, as mistakes are costly and each goal can change the course of the tie.
Champions League 2026: first leg matches
(ET schedules in the United States)
Tuesday, March 10
Galatasaray vs Liverpool – 12:45 p.m. ET – HBO Max
Newcastle vs Barcelona – 3:00 p.m. ET – HBO Max
Atlético de Madrid vs Tottenham – 3:00 p.m. ET – HBO Max
Atalanta vs Bayern Munich – 3:00 p.m. ET – FOX One
Wednesday, March 11
Leverkusen vs Arsenal – 12:45 p.m. ET – FOX One
PSG vs Chelsea – 3:00 p.m. ET – FOX One
Bodo/Glimt vs Sporting Lisboa – 3:00 p.m. ET – HBO Max
Real Madrid vs Manchester City – 3:00 p.m. ET – FOX One
One of the most anticipated moments of the tournament
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Where to watch the Champions League 2026 in the United States
In the United States, the first leg matches of the first round of the 2026 Champions League can be viewed primarily through streaming platforms and sports channels with official broadcasting rights.
For this day, several matches will be available on:
HBO Max
FOX One
Fans should check their television or streaming provider’s schedule to confirm availability in their region.
The Champions League remains the most important club tournament in world soccer.
It brings together the best players on the planet and offers high-level matches every season.
For Latino fans in the United States, this round of 16 represents a week not to be missed in European soccer, with matches that could mark the path to the championship final.
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