The days of ITV showing the Champions League for free are long gone, but broadcaster BT Sport will allow viewers to watch this weekend's final for free even if they are not a subscriber.
Since the Champions League became a pay-to-view tournament on UK TV, BT Sport has made exceptions for all viewers to watch the finals. Viewers will be able to watch Liverpool's quest to win a seventh European Cup on Saturday for free, BT has confirmed.
Liverpool v Real Madrid will be broadcast on a free-to-use app, free-to-view TV channels and streamed live on YouTube. The match, live from the Stade de France in Paris, kicks off at 8pm.
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Is the Champions League Final free to watch 2022?
Yes, BT Sport will be broadcasting the Champions League Final on Saturday May 28, 2022 and showing it on free-to-view platforms. There is a range of options for fans to watch Real Madrid v Liverpool for free.
Jamie Hindhaugh, Head of BT Sport, said: “It has been another hugely entertaining season of football across all three UEFA club competitions, highlighted by British clubs making two of the finals once again.
“We’re delighted to round these European campaigns off by making the live action from all three finals available for anyone to watch for free on the BT Sport website, app or YouTube channel.”
Where can I watch the Champions League Final for free?
BT Sport says the Champions League Final will be free to watch via btsport.com/final on web browsers. Those watching through mobiles, tablets, smart TVs, Apple TV, Android TV, Amazon Fire, PlayStation and Xbox can use a free stream on the BT Sport app.
Internet users can also watch the match on BT Sport's YouTube channel. You can use this link to access the stream.
Viewers using Virgin Media TiVo, TV360 and Stream platforms can watch the match on channel 532 (HD)BT Sport 1 and BT Sport Ultimate will also be showing the Champions League Final for subscribers.
Live coverage begins at 6pm. The match kicks off at 8pm. Extra time and penalties are possible.
Who are commentators and pundits for the Champions League Final?
BT's commentary team includes Darren Fletcher, with Jake Humphrey leading coverage from the studio. Pundits include The final will be hosted by Jake Humphrey and the team includes Rio Ferdinand, Glenn Hoddle, former Liverpool striker Peter Crouch, as well as Michael Owen and Steve McManaman who played for the Reds and Real Madrid. Des Kelly will be on the broadcasting team, too.
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