How to watch Chelsea vs Pafos FC in the USA: Live Stream and TV for 2025/2026 Champions League

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Here are all of the details of where you can watch Chelsea vs Pafos FC on US television and via legal streaming:

WHO	Chelsea vs Pafos FC
WHAT	UEFA Champions League
WHEN	3pm ET / 12pm PT • Wednesday, January 21, 2026
WHERE	Paramount+ and ViX
FREE TRIAL	WATCH NOW

Match Overview

Chelsea enter this matchup with little margin for error as they cling to one of their final chances to crack the top eight in the league stage and secure a direct berth to the round of 16. Sitting on 10 points, the Blues trail the final automatic qualification spot by two in a crowded race, making three points essential while also keeping an eye on results elsewhere.

That urgency puts the pressure squarely on Chelsea to deliver against Pafos FC, a side that has proven far more competitive than expected. Despite being labeled underdogs, Pafos arrive with confidence, believing a positive result would keep their hopes alive of reaching the final Matchday with a realistic shot at a round-of-32 place.

More details on how to watch

Paramount+ is now offering a 7-day free trial promotion for new subscribers, giving fans the ability to watch a ton of soccer fans (and other content) for free.

After the 7-day trial, Paramount+ is just $7.99 per month.

Paramount+ features more than 2,000 live matches each year. In addition to Serie A, the extensive portfolio of soccer properties also includes EFL Championship, EFL League One, EFL League Two, Coppa Italia, UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League and UEFA Europa Conference League; NWSL; and much more.

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3. Next, you’ll need to create a free Paramount+ account:

4. Enter your contact details, and click ‘Continue’ to move to the next step.

5. The following page explains the free 7-day trial:

6. Enter your payment details and then click ‘Start Paramount+’ to begin your free trial.

SEE MORE: Schedule of UEFA Champions League games on US TV and streaming

How to watch anywhere with VPN

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