UEFA Champions League Final Becomes Most-Watched Club Soccer Match in U.S. English-Language TV History

UEFA Champions League Final Becomes Most-Watched Club Soccer Match in U.S. English-Language TV History

As Paris Saint-Germain captured European club soccer's biggest prize with a dramatic victory over Arsenal in the UEFA Champions League Final, fans across the United States tuned in at historic levels, making the match the most-watched club soccer game ever on U.S. English-language television.

The UEFA Champions League Final averaged 3.087 million viewers on CBS, a remarkable +51% increase versus the 2025 Final, setting a new benchmark for club soccer viewership in the United States. Audience interest continued to build throughout the match, peaking at 3.926 million viewers during the penalty kicks.

Paramount+ registered its most-streamed soccer match ever, with viewership increasing +57% versus the 2025 UEFA Champions League Final. Across the full tournament, Paramount+ delivered its most-watched UEFA Champions League season ever, with viewership up +13% versus 2025.

CBS averaged 1.713 million viewers across UEFA Champions League coverage, an increase of +39% versus 2025, helping drive the competition to its strongest season ever across Paramount's platforms.

The record-setting performance reflects the growing passion for soccer among U.S. audiences and the continued momentum of UEFA Champions League coverage on CBS Sports and Paramount+. CBS Sports Golazo social platforms also generated a record 6 billion+ video views this season, led by CBS Sports' UCL Today studio show content, which combined for more than 2.5 billion video views.

Another example of how world-class sports content, industry-leading production, and a multiplatform viewing experience continue to connect with audiences at scale.