The Champions League is set to reveal the four teams that will compete in the semifinals of the 2025/26 season. Fans are eagerly awaiting the return fixtures, which will take place on April 14 and 15, 2026.
Champions League Quarterfinals Live Coverage
Sky will play a significant role in broadcasting the Champions League matches exclusively until 2027. This includes all fixtures except for 18 selected matches that Amazon Prime Video will air. These fixtures will feature the best Wednesday night match during each upcoming season. Recently, broadcasting rights were extended until 2031, allowing Prime Video to show an additional game.
Free-to-Air Matches Strategy
This season, Sky has established a clear strategy for free-to-air matches. They will feature all Italian team games for subscribers. However, Sky will air one selected match from top international teams on TV8 during each matchday. Additionally, one match will be shown on a delay on Cielo. This delayed broadcast will include the 6:45 PM match, which will be rebroadcast during prime time. Importantly, no delayed matches will be shown after the round of 16 stages.
Focus on Arsenal vs. Sporting Lisbon
For the quarterfinal return leg, TV8 has chosen to broadcast the match between Arsenal and Sporting Lisbon live. The game will take place on April 15, 2026, at the Emirates Stadium in London, kicking off at 9:00 PM local time. Arsenal will approach this match with confidence, having secured a 1-0 victory in the first leg thanks to a last-minute goal from Kai Havertz.
- Date: April 15, 2026
- Time: 9:00 PM (local time)
- Venue: Emirates Stadium, London
- First Leg Result: Arsenal 1 – 0 Sporting Lisbon
Fans can watch this compelling matchup for free via live streaming on TV8’s website. This matchup promises to be thrilling, showcasing two teams that could provide an entertaining contest.
