As the UEFA Champions League knockout stage approaches, it’s essential to have a comprehensive understanding of the teams in contention, their match schedules and how you can catch every thrilling moment of the Champions League Round of 16. This post will go over the Champions League TV schedule in the US, so you never miss a moment of the action.
Will Manchester City successfully defend their title? Can Harry Kane’s summer move to Bayern Munich lead them to their second title in 4 years? Or will Real Madrid continue to build on their record of 14 titles, with 5 of them secured in the last decade alone?
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Where can I watch UEFA Champions League matches in the US?
Don’t miss a moment of the excitement in the last 16 – tune in to exclusive Champions League coverage in the United States on CBS (English) and Univision (Spanish). CBS provides live streaming for every match on Paramount+, while selected games are televised on CBS or CBS Sports Network. Check back here as we get closer to the Round of 16 to find out which matches will be available to watch live on your local CBS Sports channel.
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UEFA Champions League Schedule 2023-2024
These are the key dates you need to know going into the next rounds of the season.
Round of 16: February 13 – March 13, 2024
Quarterfinals & Semifinals draw: March 15, 2024
Quarterfinals: April 9 – 17, 2024
Semifinals: April 30 – May 8, 2024
Final: June 1, 2024
As we progress through the Round of 16, anticipation will build as the draw for the quarterfinals and semifinals of the tournament is set to take place. This will follow the conclusion of the Round of 16 knockout ties, marking a crucial moment in the journey towards determining the ultimate victor.
2023-24 Champions League Teams
The journey for most Champion League teams began on September 19, 2023, as the group stages of the competition unfolded, featuring 8 groups of 4 teams each. As we fast forward to December 13th, the completion of the group stage marked a pivotal moment where the top two teams in each group (bolded) secured their passage to the eagerly anticipated Round of 16:
Group A: Bayern Munich (GER), Man United (ENG), Copenhagen (DEN), Galatasaray (TUR)
Group B: Sevilla (ESP), Arsenal (ENG), PSV Eindhoven (NED), Lens (FRA)
Group C: Napoli (ITA), Real Madrid (ESP), Braga (POR), Union Berlin (GER)
Group D: Benfica (POR), Inter (ITA), Salzburg (AUT), Real Sociedad (ESP)
Group E: Feyenoord (NED), Atlético Madrid (ESP), Lazio (ITA), Celtic (SCO)
Group F: Paris Saint-Germain (FRA), Borussia Dortmund (GER), Milan (ITA), Newcastle (ENG)
Group G: Manchester City (ENG), RB Leipzig (GER), Crvena Zvezda (SRB), Young Boys (SUI)
Group H: Barcelona (ESP), Porto (POR), Shakhtar Donetsk (UKR), Antwerp (BEL)
Which Teams are in the Knockouts?
To recap, the 16 teams moving on to the next round are: Bayern Munich, Copenhagen, Arsenal, PSV Eindhoven, Napoli, Real Madrid, Inter, Real Sociedad, Atlético Madrid, Lazio, Paris Saint Germaine, Borussia Dortmund, Manchester City, RB Leipzig, Barcelona and Porto.
The Round of 16 kicks off with defending champions Manchester City starting their journey in an away match against F.C. Copenhagen on February 13th – one of the eight thrilling games to be contested at this stage. Brace yourself for an exciting start to the knockout phase!
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— UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) January 16, 2024
Round of 16 Champions League Fixture List
Below is the Round of 16 fixture list. Check back before the matches to find out which will be available to watch live on your local CBS channel.
| Round of 16 Fixtures | First Leg | Second Leg |
| FC Copenhagen vs. Manchester City | Feb. 13 – 3 p.m. ET | Mar. 6 – 3 p.m. ET |
| RB Leipzig vs. Real Madrid | Feb. 13 – 3 p.m. ET | Mar. 6 – 3 p.m. ET |
| Paris Saint-Germain vs. Real Sociedad | Feb. 14 – 3 p.m. ET | Mar. 5 – 3 p.m. ET |
| Lazio vs. Bayern Munich | Feb. 14 – 3 p.m. ET | Mar. 5 – 3 p.m. ET |
| Inter vs. Atletico Madrid | Feb. 20 – 3 p.m. ET | Mar. 13 – 4 p.m. ET |
| PSV vs. Borussia Dortmund | Feb. 20 – 3 p.m. ET | Mar. 13 – 4 p.m. ET |
| Porto vs. Arsenal | Feb. 21 – 3 p.m. ET | Mar. 12 – 4 p.m. ET |
| Napoli vs. Barcelona | Feb. 21 – 3 p.m. ET | Mar. 12 – 4 p.m. ET |
How does Champions League Round of 16 Work?
In the Round of 16, each match unfolds across two legs, granting each team the opportunity to host one leg at their home ground. Advancement to the quarterfinals is determined by the team that accumulates more goals on aggregate over these two legs.
In the event of a tie in aggregate score, 30 minutes of extra time ensue. Should the score remain level after extra time, the victor is determined through a nail-biting penalty shoot-out.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 start?
The Champions League Round of 16 begins February 13, 2024, and will last until March 13, 2024.
Which teams made it to the UEFA Champions League Round of 16?
The teams moving on to the Round of 16 are: Bayern Munich, Copenhagen, Arsenal, PSV Eindhoven, Napoli, Real Madrid, Inter, Real Sociedad, Atlético Madrid, Lazio, Paris Saint Germaine, Borussia Dortmund, Manchester City, RB Leipzig, Barcelona and Porto.
How can I watch UEFA Champions League matches in the US?
CBS provides live streaming for every match on Paramount+, while select games are televised on CBS or CBS Sports Network.
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