Arsenal’s Kai Havertz celebrates after scoring during a Premier League soccer match between Arsenal and Burnley in London, Monday, May 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth) AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth
The World Cup hangover didn’t last long. Less than two months after the U.S., Mexico and Canada wrapped up the 48-team tournament, Europe’s club season has already kicked into high gear, and by this weekend all five of the continent’s marquee leagues will be back on the pitch.
The catch: keeping up with all five leagues means keeping up with five different streaming homes, and none of them line up. That’s a lot to track down, so consider this your cheat sheet for all things European soccer.
Below you’ll find everything you need to know about exactly where to watch your favorite leagues in the U.S., the most affordable way to watch all of them and all five leagues’ schedules (and tables!) in one place. You’ll want to bookmark this page — trust me.
How to watch European soccer in the U.S.
| League | Streaming home | Do I need any additional subscriptions? |
|---|---|---|
| Premier League | Peacock Premium | Yes — NBC/USA Network access needed for select games; available through DIRECTV, Fubo, or Sling Blue |
| La Liga | ESPN Select | No |
| Bundesliga | Fandango | Yes — USA Network access needed for select games; available through DIRECTV and Sling Blue |
| Ligue 1 | beIN Sports via Sling or Fubo | No |
| Serie A | Paramount+ | No |
Which streaming service is best for European soccer fans?
- Premier League fans: Like many sports, Premier League soccer streaming is a bit fragmented. No single subscription covers all 380 matches this season. Peacock is, however, the streaming home of the league carrying roughly 175 exclusive streams, but fans chasing every kickoff will also need access to NBC and USA Network, which you can get through DIRECTV, Fubo, or Sling Blue. Spanish-language coverage runs across Telemundo, Universo and Peacock.
- La Liga fans: For La Liga, ESPN holds exclusive U.S. broadcast rights through the 2028-29 season, making it easy to catch every game. You can watch all 380 matches in the U.S. with an ESPN Select (the tier formerly known as ESPN+) or ESPN Unlimited subscription, starting at $14 a month. If you also want access to the ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN Deportes (Spanish-language coverage) and (occasional) ABC broadcasts too, those channels are available through live-TV streaming bundles via DIRECTV, Fubo, Sling and Disney+.
- Bundesliga fans: Listen up Bundesliga fans because this year presents a major streaming change: ESPN’s six-season run with the Bundesliga is over. The English-language U.S. rights moved just moved to Versant, and the new setup actually makes most of the season easier to watch for free. Fandango (yes, the movie-ticket company) is new U.S. home of the Bundesliga. It will stream more than 250 matches for free, no subscription required. However, it won’t carry every match, with USA Network carrying at least 30 select matches. You can stream USA Network on DIRECTV and Sling Blue.
- Ligue 1 fans: Love French soccer? You’re in luck: Ligue 1 fans in the U.S. have one way to watch games and that’s through beIN Sports, the exclusive U.S. broadcast home of Ligue 1 through the 2028-29 season. There’s no free, over-the-air option for Ligue 1 in the U.S., and the league isn’t available through ESPN+ or any other major domestic streaming service making this you’re one and done pick. You can watch beIN Sports in the US for $6 via either Sling or Fubo.
- Serie A fans: Serie A soccer is another league with an easy one-stop option for streaming. CBS Sports remains the exclusive English- and Italian-language rights-holder for Serie A in the U.S., meaning Paramount+ streams every single one of the 380 Serie A matches live, making it the only subscription that guarantees full access to the entire season.
What is the cheapest way to watch every major European soccer league?
If your goal is watching all five leagues for as little money as possible, here’s the cheapest path through it:
| League | Streaming home | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Premier League | Peacock Premium + Sling Blue (NBC + USA games) | $59/month combined |
| La Liga | ESPN Select | $14/month |
| Bundesliga | Fandango | Free |
| Ligue 1 | beIN Sports via Sling or Fubo | $6/month |
| Serie A | Paramount+ | $9/month |
This means, you’ll be spending roughly $88/month to watch all five leagues.
Premier League schedule, table
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What to know about the Premier League
The Premier League is widely considered the strongest and most-watched domestic league in the world, with a talented 20-team roster that includes the Big Six: Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur. The Premier League is without a true super-club monopoly, which is part of why the title race (and the relegation battle) are so compelling to watch — it can truly go anywhere.
How to watch Premier League in the U.S.
Key dates to circle on the calendar
- Aug. 21: Season opener, Arsenal vs. Coventry City
- Aug. 22-24: Rest of opening weekend fixtures
- Sept. 18: Brentford vs. Chelsea, one of the season’s first marquee midweek matchups
- Dec. 26: Boxing Day, which falls on a Saturday this year for a fuller holiday slate
- March 27 (week of): Scheduled break tied to the international window
- May 30, 2027: Final matchday, all 10 fixtures kicking off simultaneously
La Liga schedule, table
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What to know about La Liga
Spain’s top flight has long been defined by the rivalry between Real Madrid and Barcelona, though clubs like Atletico Madrid and Athletic Club have pushed their way into the conversation in recent years. La Liga’s calling card is technical, possession-heavy soccer, and it remains the home of many of the sport’s biggest individual stars, as well as the current World Cup champs.
How to watch La Liga in the U.S.
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- Aug. 15: Season opener, Alavés vs. Getafe
- Aug. 19: Atlético Madrid vs. Málaga (rescheduled)
- Aug. 22-23: Matchday two, including first games for Barcelona, Real Madrid and Valencia
- Aug. 25-27: Barcelona vs. Athletic Club, Real Madrid vs. Real Sociedad, Valencia vs. Real Betis (rescheduled midweek fixtures)
- Sept. 20: Madrid derby, Atlético Madrid hosts Real Madrid
- Oct. 25: First El Clásico of the season, Barcelona hosts Real Madrid at Camp Nou
- April 4: Madrid derby return leg, Real Madrid hosts Atlético
- May 9: Second El Clásico, Real Madrid hosts Barcelona at the Santiago Bernabéu
- May 30: Scheduled end of the regular season
Bundesliga schedule, table
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What to know about Bundesliga
Germany’s Bundesliga is known for aggressive, high-tempo soccer, sky-high attendances and fan-friendly ticket prices, plus a 50+1 ownership rule that keeps supporters holding a majority stake in most clubs. Bayern Munich has dominated the league for over a decade, but Borussia Dortmund, Bayer Leverkusen and RB Leipzig give it a real chase most years.
How to watch Bundesliga in the U.S.
Key dates to circle on the calendar:
- Aug. 28: Season opener, Bayern Munich vs. Stuttgart
- Sept. 21-Oct. 6: Extended international break (no league matches the weekends of Sept. 26 and Oct. 3)
- Nov. 14 (week of): Additional international break
- Dec. 18-20: Bundesliga pauses for winter after matchday 14
- Jan. 8, 2027: Play resumes after the winter break
- March 2-4, 2027: Midweek round, scheduled to avoid a clash with the German May Day holiday weekend
- May 22, 2027: Final matchday
- May 29, 2027: DFB-Pokal final at Berlin’s Olympiastadion
Ligue 1 schedule, table
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What to know about Ligue 1
France’s Ligue 1 has become synonymous with Paris Saint-Germain, which has captured the last five league titles and arrives as the reigning European champion. The league is also a proven pipeline for young talent, with French academies regularly producing players who get poached by the Premier League, La Liga and beyond. That being said, it would be wrong to sleep on teams like Marseilles, Lyon, RC Lens, and AS Monaco.
How to watch Ligue 1 in the U.S.
Key dates to circle on the calendar
- Aug. 21: Season opener — Marseille vs. Strasbourg
- August 23: Champs PSG season opener vs. Rennes
- Sept. 20: First Le Classique of the season, PSG travels to the Stade Vélodrome to face Marseille
- Oct. 25: PSG hosts Olympique Lyonnais at the Parc des Princes
- Dec. 12: First Paris derby of the season, PSG hosts Paris FC
- Dec. 13: Matchday 14, the final round before the winter break
- Jan. 3: Play resumes with Matchday 15 (no matches on New Year’s Day)
- Feb. 7: Return Le Classique, PSG hosts Marseille at the Parc des Princes
- March 27 (week of): Scheduled break tied to the international window
- May 9: PSG travels to Lyon for the reverse fixture of their October meeting
- May 22 and May 29, 2027: Final two matchdays, played in Multiplex format with every match kicking off simultaneously
Serie A schedule, table
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What to know about Serie A
Italy’s Serie A built its reputation on defense and tactical discipline, and while the attacking talent has caught up in recent seasons, that identity still shapes how games are coached and played. Inter Milan, Napoli, Juventus, AC Milan and AS Roma make up a genuinely deep and competitive top of the table.
How to watch Serie A in the U.S.
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Key dates to circle on the calendar
- Aug. 22-24: Season opener, full matchday-one slate
- Sept. 5: Inter vs. Napoli, the season’s first major title-race showdown
- Sept. 6: Juventus vs. Milan
- Sept. 21-Oct. 6: Extended international break
- Oct. 28: First midweek round of the season
- Dec. 26-27: Christmas break
- Jan. 6: Second midweek round, played during the Epiphany holiday
- March 22-30: Scheduled international break
- May 29-30: Final matchday