Tom Cruise Boosts Paramount+ UEFA Champions League Soccer Live Stream to 2.1 Million Views

Tom Cruise and David Beckham joined Paramount+ on May 31st for an exciting live-stream of the 2025 UEFA Champions League Final that was a hit with viewers in the U.S. According to Samba TV, the match was watched by 2.1 million households, up 17% from last year. This final saw Inter Milan face off against Paris Saint-Germain in Germany, with Tom Cruise, David Beckham, and host Kate Scott providing alternative commentary in real-time.

Compared to the 2023 final, which was watched by around 1.9 million households, the addition of Cruise and Beckham seemed to attract more viewers this time around. Some interesting statistics from Samba TV show that Hispanic households watched the most, with a 72% increase in viewership compared to 50% in 2024. Additionally, Gen Z households (ages 20-24) over-indexed by 10% for the 2025 final.

The Paramount+ stream of the Champions League Final was a big success this year, with a record number of households tuning in to catch the action. It’s clear that having big names like Tom Cruise and David Beckham on board helped draw in viewers and add excitement to the viewing experience. It’s always great to see streaming services bringing engaging content like this to audiences across the country.