Champions League Post-Ligaphase: Live Matches, Broadcasts, and Tournament Structure
The UEFA Champions League 2025/26 continues with the 7th matchday of the group stage on January 20, 2026. German clubs Borussia Dortmund and Bayer Leverkusen are playing away matches, with Dortmund aiming to re-enter the top eight with a win against Tottenham Hotspur, and Leverkusen seeking a turnaround in their game against Olympiakos Piräus. Broadcast rights are split between Amazon Prime Video and DAZN, with DAZN streaming most matches via its subscription service costing €44.99 monthly or €34.99 monthly annually, and Amazon Prime Video broadcasting 17 exclusive matches, with a pay-per-view option starting at €8.99 per month. The final and some matches are also available in highlight form on ZDF. The tournament's knockout phase will follow the group stage, with the UEFA draw scheduled for January 30 and February 27. The tournament structure involves a draw that pairs teams based on their group stage ranking, with potential matchups between teams from the same country now possible from the knockout stage onward, following recent reforms. Current standings suggest Bayern Munich is guaranteed to reach the knockout stage, Dortmund and Leverkusen are likely to advance, while Eintracht Frankfurt is at risk of elimination. The tournament tree and draw procedures are explained, along with changes to the knockout phase, including home rights adjustments for matches. Additional sports coverage includes live updates on tennis at the Australian Open, handball at the European Championship, and other major sporting events.
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