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Where to Watch Champions League in Kenya — TV Guide 2025/26
Last updated: 4 May 2026 · 5 min read
The UEFA Champions League is the highest-quality club football competition in the world, and there are several legal ways to follow every match from Kenya. This guide covers TV, streaming, and the kick-off times in East Africa Time (EAT) for the 2025/26 season — including the new league phase format that replaced the old eight-group structure.
Live UCL scores, brackets and predictions are on the Champions League hub — bookmark it for matchday.
The short version
- SuperSport (DStv) Football — every UCL match, dedicated channel.
- Showmax Pro — streams every UCL match. KSh ~580/month.
- Free-to-air — none in Kenya. KBC and Citizen don't hold UCL rights.
- Kick-off times in EAT — typically 22:00 or 00:00 EAT on Tue/Wed nights.
SuperSport (DStv)
SuperSport holds the exclusive UCL broadcast rights for Sub-Saharan Africa, including Kenya. Every match airs across the SuperSport Football and SuperSport Variety channels. The marquee fixtures (Real Madrid, Arsenal, Liverpool, Bayern, PSG) typically land on SuperSport Football (DStv 215).
DStv packages
- DStv Premium — KSh ~10,500/month, all SuperSport
- DStv Compact Plus — KSh ~5,800/month, includes UCL channels
Showmax Pro
Showmax Pro carries every SuperSport-broadcast UCL match on mobile, tablet and laptop. Cheapest legal option without a DStv decoder.
- Showmax Premier League (mobile-only) — KSh ~250/month, includes Champions League
- Showmax Pro (full sport) — KSh ~580/month, UCL + EPL + La Liga + more
M-Pesa accepted directly through the Showmax app.
UCL kick-off times in Kenya (EAT)
UCL matches always kick off on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, two slots per night.
| Central European Time | Kenya (EAT) | Slot |
|---|---|---|
| 18:45 | 20:45 | Early kick-off |
| 21:00 | 23:00 | Late kick-off (most marquee matches) |
CET shifts to CEST (+1 hour) during European summer; UCL matches don't typically run during that window.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a free way to watch UCL in Kenya?
No. There is no free-to-air UCL coverage in Kenya. The cheapest legal option is Showmax Premier League at KSh ~250/month for mobile streaming.
Can I watch the Champions League final free?
The final is sometimes simulcast in select markets; in Kenya it currently remains on SuperSport / Showmax. Watch this page each May for confirmed final-day broadcast info.
What channel is the Champions League on in Kenya?
SuperSport Football (DStv 215) is the primary channel. Marquee fixtures get the main feed; secondary fixtures rotate to SuperSport Variety / SuperSport Action.
When is the Champions League final 2026?
The 2025/26 UCL final is scheduled for Saturday 30 May 2026 at the Puskás Aréna in Budapest, Hungary.
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