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Champions Cup Opens With Free Round 1 Streams on YouTube for U.S. and Canada

Free opening‑weekend streaming highlights a patchwork of territorial rights plus geo‑restrictions.

Bordeaux Bègles players celebrate winning the European Rugby Champions Cup in Cardiff in May 2025
Bordeaux-Begles' French wing Damian Penaud scores a try during the Champions Cup Final rugby union match between Northampton Saints and Bordeaux-Begles at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, south Wales, on May 24, 2025.
Bordeaux Bégles players celebrate lifting the European Rugby Champions Cup in May 2025

Overview

  • FloRugby is streaming all 12 opening‑round matches free on its YouTube channel, viewable only in the United States and Canada.
  • Premier Sports holds exclusive rights in the UK and Ireland and will show all 63 games this season.
  • France TV offers two free fixtures per round in France, while Welsh broadcaster S4C is airing selected free games, including Scarlets vs Bristol Bears this weekend.
  • SuperSport carries coverage in South Africa, and EPCR TV streams the tournament in territories without local deals such as Australia and New Zealand.
  • The 2025–26 competition runs from December 5 to May 24 with 24 teams in four groups leading to a Bilbao final, and viewing guides advise VPN use for travelers.