UEFA Champions League, Formula 1 Racing Both Launch Free Streaming Channels; How to Stream Live Games, Races from Both
Both channels will offer highlights, game/race replays and more, but neither will carry any live events.
The amount of sports content on free ad-supported TV (FAST) channels seems to grow every day. This week, two of the biggest sports competitions in the world launched free streaming channels of their own: the UEFA Champions League and Formula 1 auto racing. Fans can head to these channels to see highlights and analysis of action from their respective leagues, but they won’t be carrying any live UEFA Champions League matches or F1 races. The Streamable’s experts will give you all the information you need on those channels, as well as where you can watch live UEFA Champions League soccer and Formula 1 racing without a cable subscription below.
Key Details:
- The Formula 1 Channel will offer race replays, highlights, racing documentaries, and more.
- Champions League offers highlights from the current UEFA season, as well as seasons past.
- Viewers can find the UEFA Champions League streaming on Paramount+, and F1 racing on ESPN and F1 TV.
The Champions League channel from UEFA and CBS Sports serves up “nonstop highlights of all the memorable moments and dramatic finishes from the world’s most prestigious club soccer tournament.” It’s available as of April 26, and can be found on Paramount’s free ad-supported streaming service Pluto TV.
“UEFA Champions League represents the absolute best soccer in the world, and this new channel delivers fans an always-on venue to relive the special moments, sensational goals, iconic players, and storied clubs that define this one-of-a-kind tournament,” said Jeffrey Gerttula, EVP, digital, of CBS Sports, News, Stations and Entertainment. “CBS Sports is the 24/7 home for soccer fans in this country, and we’re excited for this latest addition to our industry-leading multiplatform soccer coverage.”
The Formula 1 Channel will offer F1, F2, F3, and F1 Academy highlights as well as full race replays five days after live races air. It will also carry full historical Grand Prix races, as well as documentaries. The channel will also be available on Pluto TV, as well as Amazon’s Freevee and Samsung TV Plus.
“The Formula 1 Channel is the latest development by F1 designed to further evolve and elevate our content experience for fans,” said Ian Holmes, Director of Media Rights and Content Creation at Formula 1. “This service caters to the diverse viewing habits of our USA fanbase and serves as a great entry point for new fans into the sport, through strong curated programming which aims to showcase the drama of F1.”
More and more sports leagues are trying to raise fan interest and awareness by creating free streaming channels to provide highlights and other content. The NBA recently launched its first FAST channel, which is exclusively available now on The Roku Channel, though it will eventually spread to other platforms.
Where Can You Watch Live Formula 1, UEFA Champions League Events?
Fans who aren’t satisfied with simply watching highlights and replays are likely wondering where to watch live UEFA Champions League soccer and Formula 1 races. Luckily, The Streamable tracks where you can stream all the top sporting events fans could ever want to watch, and we’ve got you covered on how to watch UEFA Champions League and Formula 1 live without cable.
Paramount+ is the destination for U.S. fans to watch the UEFA Champions League. This streamer carries every UEFA Champions League match of the season live, as well as more coverage and highlights of the league on its free streaming channel Golazo Network. Fans can stream the UEFA Champions League on Paramount+ through its Essential tier for just $5.99 per month, or upgrade to Paramount+ with SHOWTIME for $11.99 to get ad-free streaming, SHOWTIME originals, and a livestream of local CBS stations to go along with Champions League coverage.
ESPN is the television home of Formula 1, and will be until the conclusion of the 2025 season. At least 16 F1 races air on ESPN and ABC, and the cheapest way to stream them without cable is a subscription to Sling TV. Sling’s Orange plan costs $40 per month and carries ESPN as well as ESPN3, which simulcasts all live sporting events showing on ABC. Viewers can also sign up to F1 TV to stream Formula 1 races, practices, qualifiers and more live with the Pro plan ($10.99 per month) if they want to kick their coverage into overdrive.