How to Watch UEFA Champions League on Mobile

The UEFA Champions League continues its 2024-25 campaign with matches broadcast via Paramount Plus in the United States, according to official distribution listings. This season marks the debut of a new “league phase” format, replacing the traditional group stage with a single 36-team table to determine advancement to the knockout rounds.

UEFA Champions League Format Changes for 2024-25

UEFA has transitioned the competition to a single-league system. According to UEFA’s official competition regulations, each club now faces eight different opponents in the league phase—four matches played at home and four away. This structure replaces the previous format where teams played three opponents twice in groups of four.

The top eight teams in the league table qualify directly for the round of 16. Teams finishing ninth through 24th enter a two-legged playoff to secure the remaining eight spots in the knockout stage. Teams ranking 25th and below are eliminated from the competition without the option to drop down into the UEFA Europa League, a change from the previous format.

Broadcasting and Access in the United States

Paramount Plus serves as the primary streaming home for the UEFA Champions League in the U.S. market. The service provides live coverage of the league phase and subsequent knockout rounds. Viewers typically access these matches through the Paramount Plus app on compatible mobile devices, smart TVs, and gaming consoles.

Because the tournament involves a high volume of concurrent matches under the new league phase, the streaming platform manages multiple simultaneous feeds. This allows subscribers to toggle between different matchups occurring across Europe on the same evening.

Impact of the New League Phase on Standings

The shift to a 36-team league alters how clubs approach their early-season fixtures. Under the old system, a team could potentially secure qualification by dominating a small group. Now, every goal and point contributes to a global table, meaning goal difference across eight matches is a critical tiebreaker for those fighting for the top eight seeds.

This format increases the number of high-profile matchups early in the tournament. Since teams are paired based on “pots” similar to a draw, top-seeded clubs now face other top-seeded clubs more frequently during the initial phase rather than waiting for the quarterfinals or semifinals.