Paramount+ Achieves Record TV Ratings for Champions League Coverage

ast week the network announced that Wednesday’s round of European fixtures led to the most watched day of group phase action EVER on the network. Barcelona’s 2-1 home loss to PSG was a big hit and became the most-watched group stage game in Paramount+ history.

As soccer continues to grow in the US, Paramount+ is gearing up for the 2026 World Cup alongside Canada and Mexico. The streaming service is seeing success not only with the men’s competition but also as they start their coverage of the women’s competition this week. In fact, Arsenal’s showdown with Lyon on Tuesday night is set to be a blockbuster tie.

With the Premier League gaining more mainstream attention from fans at home, soccer’s popularity in the United States has been on the rise. The highly-anticipated World Cup is expected to continue this success, with the USMNT, Canada, and Mexico already qualifying for the tournament. Teams like Brazil, England, Argentina, and France are also likely to join the competition in what promises to be an exciting event.

The 2026 World Cup will kick off next June, culminating in the final at New York’s MetLife Stadium in July. As soccer fever continues to spread, Paramount+ is leading the way with their record-breaking TV ratings for Champions League coverage, setting the stage for an action-packed year ahead in the world of soccer.