The UEFA Champions League is set to begin on Tuesday, September 17, with one of the first matches featuring Aston Villa against BSC Young Boys at Stade de Suisse Wankdorf in Bern, Switzerland. The match will start at 12:45 p.m. EST and will be exclusively broadcasted on Paramount+. Fans can watch the game through Paramount+, which offers live streams and on-demand replays of all UEFA Champions League matches.
This year marks the introduction of a new league phase format for the UEFA Champions League. Starting from the 2024-25 competition, there will be 36 teams instead of 32, with each team playing eight matches against two teams from each of the four seeding groups. Additionally, there will be a playoff phase where 16 teams compete for the final eight spots in the knockout phase.
Young Boys will face Barcelona on October 1 in Matchday 2 competition, while Aston Villa will clash with Bayern Munich on October 2.
For those interested in watching the matches live or catching replays of the UEFA Champions League games, they can sign up for a free trial on Paramount+. Tickets for these games can also be purchased through StubHub and VividSeats.
The new format aims to provide more excitement and opportunities for clubs participating in the tournament. With an increased number of teams and games against strong opponents, it promises to deliver thrilling football action throughout its duration.
fans can look forward to an exciting start to this year’s UEFA Champions League as top clubs compete for glory in Europe’s most prestigious club football competition.
