How to watch Monaco vs PSG: Free streams, TV coverage for first leg of all-French Champions League play-off tie

Vitinha #17 of Paris Saint-Germain looks on during the Ligue 1 McDonald's match between Paris Saint-Germain and RC Lens at Parc des Princes on September 14, 2025 in Paris, France.
PSG midfielder Vitinha (Image credit: Catherine Steenkeste/Getty Images)

Watch Monaco vs Paris Saint-Germain today as the European champions continue their title defence against familiar opponents, with all the details on live streaming and TV coverage right here in this guide.

Monaco vs PSG key information

• Date: Tuesday, 17 February 2026

• Kick-off time: 8:00pm BST / 3:00pm ET

• Venue: Stade Louis-II, Monaco

• Free Stream: Virgin Media Play (IRE)

• TV & Streaming: TNT Sports / Discovery+ (UK), Paramount+ (USA), Stan Sport (Australia)

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Barcelona or Chelsea will be waiting for the winner in the round of 16, followed possibly by English opposition again in the quarter-finals. Titanic ties are on the way.

FourFourTwo has all the information you need to watch Monaco vs PSG online, on TV, and from anywhere.

How to watch Monaco vs PSG for free

Monaco vs PSG will be live streamed for free with English commentary in Ireland on Virgin Media Play.

Stream the Champions League Free with Virgin Media Play

Stream the Champions League Free with Virgin Media Play

In Ireland, Virgin Media Play will show four Champions League games a week with English commentary, including Monaco vs PSG. All you need is a simple account and you'll be good to go — no subscription required.

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How to watch Monaco vs PSG in the UK

Monaco vs PSG will be shown live on TNT Sports 1 in the UK and subscribers can also stream the game on the Discovery+ platform.

Watch the Champions League on TNT Sports and Discovery+

Watch the Champions League on TNT Sports and Discovery+

TNT Sports is the home of European football in the UK, with almost every Champions League and Europa League live stream. You can add TNT Sports to your TV package or watch through the Discovery+ streaming platform for £30.99 a month.

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Watch Monaco vs PSG in the US

Monaco vs PSG will be available for streaming in the United States on Paramount+.

Watch the Champions League on Paramount+

Watch the Champions League on Paramount+

CBS is the exclusive Champions League rights-holder in the US, and every single game is live streamed on their online platform Paramount+. You only need the Essential package, which costs $8.99 per month.

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How to watch Monaco vs PSG in Australia

Fans in Australia can watch Monaco vs PSG live through Stan Sport.

Watch the Champions League on Stan Sport

Watch the Champions League on Stan Sport

Stan Sport is your one-stop shop for football, with every single Premier League game and Champions League game live on the streaming platform, for AU$32 per month.


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FourFourTwo's prediction

Monaco 1-3 PSG

FourFourTwo is predicting that PSG will repeat their pattern from last season, with the knock-out stage starting in emphatic fashion against domestic rivals.

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