Live stream European Champions and Challenge Cups 2023–24

Winning on home soil is a special feeling. But when it comes to rugby rivalries, the European Rugby Champions Cup and Challenge Cup prove that there’s nothing sweeter than beating your neighbors. Rivalries usually reserved for the Six Nations tournament retake center stage with rival European clubs battling it out. Add the strength and flair of South African teams Bulls, Stormers, and Sharks to the Champions Cup, with the Lions and Cheetahs added to the Challenge Cup, and you get some of the world’s finest and fiercest rugby competitions. 

How to watch EPCR Champions Cup and Challenge Cup 2023–24 with a VPN

You can securely live stream 2023–24 European Rugby Champions Cup and Challenge Cup games with a VPN in just a few simple steps:

1. Get ExpressVPN.
2. Connect to a server location that matches the broadcaster you want to watch. For example, British fans who want to watch UK broadcasters should connect to a server in London.
3. Check the schedule of the broadcaster you want to watch, like TNT Sports.
4. Tune in and enjoy the games!

Watching on a computer? For the best streaming experience, be sure to use the ExpressVPN browser extension for Chrome, Firefox, or Edge.

Can I use a VPN to watch the EPCR Champions Cup and Challenge Cup from another country?

Some users watch the European Rugby Champions Cup and Challenge Cup by connecting to a VPN server in a country other than their own, but doing so may violate copyright or the streaming service’s terms of use. ExpressVPN is a privacy and security tool, and using it to circumvent copyright is against our Terms of Service. We cannot see or control what you do while connected to our VPN, so you are responsible for ensuring that your use complies with all relevant terms and laws.

Best VPN for watching the European Rugby Champions Cup and Challenge Cup

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Where to watch European Rugby Champions Cup and Challenge Cup in your country

Live European Rugby Champions Cup and Challenge Cup in the UK

ITVX

Price: Free

ITV is showing one Champions Cup match per round in the UK and Ireland—including the big final—for free until the end of the 2023–24 season.

Discovery+

Price: 30 GBP/month and up (Premium plan)

Channels: TNT Sports

TNT Sports has exclusive rights to both the European Rugby Champions Cup and Challenge Cup in the UK and Ireland and will show all 48 live games from the pool stage of the 2023–24 Champions Cup. British and Irish rugby fans can access TNT Sports through Discovery+’s Premium plan, along with Eurosport and a host of entertainment channels. It’s also a great way to watch other popular rugby competitions, including Premiership Rugby, as well as football, MotoGP, cricket, boxing, and WWE. With the monthly pass, you can live stream all the action without a contract or TV box.

Live European Rugby Champions Cup and Challenge Cup in Ireland

RTÉ Player

Price: Free

Irish viewers can use RTÉ Player to tune into one Champions Cup match per round in the UK and Ireland—including the big final—for free until the end of the 2023–24 season.

Live European Rugby Champions Cup and Challenge Cup in France

France TV

Price: Free

France TV broadcasts are free; however, note that the stream is in French, and only select matches will be streamed live. Check the official schedule for more information.

Watch European Rugby Champions Cup highlights on YouTube

Check out the latest highlights, news, interviews, practices, and previews on the official Heineken Champions Cup YouTube channel.

European Rugby Champions Cup 2023–24 schedule

Which teams are in the 2023–24 European Rugby Champions Cup?

Pool A

Pool B

Pool C

Pool D

EPCR European Challenge Cup 2023–24 schedule

How many teams enter the Challenge Cup?

A total of 18 teams enter the EPCR Challenge Cup, qualifying from Premiership Rugby, the Top 14, and the United Rugby Championship as a result of their domestic league performance (the top teams from those competitions qualify for the Champions Cup). One additional side qualifies through invitation, making 18 teams.

Pool A

Pool B

Pool C

What is the EPCR Challenge Cup format?

After the pool stage, 16 teams progress to the knockout stages, starting with a single-leg round of 16 matches, then the quarterfinals, semifinals, and final.

What is the difference between the Champions Cup and the Challenge Cup?

The Champions Cup is the highest tier of European club rugby, while the Challenge Cup is the second tier.

Who are the favorites for the 2023–24 European Cups?

French sides La Rochelle, Toulon, and Toulouse are many of the bookies’ favorites, but don’t count out Ireland’s Leinster. is among the favorites for the Challenge Cup title, boosted by Fijian wing Waisea Nayacalevu.

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