Watching the Champions League on Paramount+ is one thing.
Knowing everything that happened in the matches you could not watch, following live scores across multiple games simultaneously, and getting pre-match context before the ones you are about to stream is a different requirement entirely.
CBS Sports handles all of that, for free, as the natural companion to Paramount+ for UEFA football coverage in North America.
But its value extends beyond just being a companion app.
CBS Sports covers a broad range of football competitions with live scores, news, and analysis across the full calendar, making it one of the most complete free football information platforms available in North America.
This guide covers what CBS Sports tracks for football fans, what makes it useful beyond the Paramount+ ecosystem, and how to install it in a few steps.
What Football Does CBS Sports Cover
CBS Sports provides live scores, schedules, news, and analysis across the following football competitions.
UEFA Club Competitions
- UEFA Champions League (live scores, news, highlights, analysis)
- UEFA Europa League (live scores, news, highlights)
- UEFA Conference League (live scores, news)
Major European Leagues
- Premier League (live scores, match reports, news)
- La Liga (live scores, match reports)
- Bundesliga (live scores, match reports)
- Serie A (live scores, match reports)
- Ligue 1 (live scores)
Domestic North American Football
- MLS (live scores, match reports, standings)
- NWSL (live scores, standings)
- Liga MX (live scores, select coverage)
International Football
- CONCACAF competitions
- FIFA international windows
- Major international tournaments (World Cup qualifying, Copa América, CONCACAF Gold Cup)
| Coverage Type | What CBS Sports Provides |
|---|---|
| Live scores | All listed competitions |
| Push notifications | Per team and per competition |
| Match previews | Major European leagues and UEFA |
| Post-match analysis | Champions League, Premier League |
| Video highlights | Champions League, MLS, select leagues |
| Standings | All listed competitions |
Key Features of the CBS Sports App
Free with no subscription required
CBS Sports is entirely free on Android and iOS.
Live scores, match schedules, news, push notifications, and video highlights are all available without a subscription or payment of any kind.
Champions League integration with Paramount+
CBS Sports and Paramount+ sit within the same platform ecosystem.
When a Champions League match is live on Paramount+, CBS Sports surfaces the live score and links directly to the Paramount+ stream for subscribers.
This integration means you can monitor multiple simultaneous Champions League matches on CBS Sports and switch to Paramount+ to watch whichever game develops into the most interesting fixture.
Push notifications per team and competition
CBS Sports allows you to follow specific clubs and receive goal alerts, kick-off notifications, and final score confirmations for the teams you support.
Notifications can be configured per team, per competition, or both, giving you control over which alerts you receive during busy matchday windows.
Video highlights
CBS Sports publishes video highlights for Champions League matches, MLS games, and selected other competitions within the app.
Highlights typically appear within a short period after the final whistle, making it practical to catch the key moments from matches you could not watch live.
Scores and standings across all competitions
Every competition CBS Sports covers includes a standings view updated in real time as results come in across the season.
The standings view is accessible directly from the match schedule section without navigating away from the competition you are tracking.
Match previews and editorial content
Before major Champions League fixtures and Premier League matches, CBS Sports publishes preview content covering team news, form, and key match-ups.
This editorial layer adds useful context before streaming a match on Paramount+.
How to Download and Install the CBS Sports App Step by Step
On Android
- Open the Google Play Store on your phone or tablet.
- Tap the search bar and type CBS Sports.
- Select the official CBS Sports app from the results. The publisher is CBS Interactive.
- Tap Install. The app downloads quickly and requires no payment or account creation to begin using.
- Once installed, tap Open.
- You can browse live scores and today’s football schedule immediately without an account.
- To follow specific clubs and receive push notifications, tap the profile icon at the bottom of the screen and select Sign In or Create Account.
- Register with your email address or sign in with your Google account.
- Once signed in, navigate to the Football or Soccer section and tap Follow next to the clubs and competitions you want to track.
- Allow push notifications when prompted to receive goal alerts for the teams you follow.
On iPhone or iPad
- Open the App Store and search for CBS Sports.
- Select the official CBS Sports app from the results.
- Tap Get and confirm with Face ID, Touch ID, or your Apple ID password.
- Once downloaded, tap Open.
- Browse live scores immediately without signing in.
- To follow clubs and set up notifications, tap Sign In at the bottom of the screen and create a free account with your email address or sign in with Apple.
- Navigate to Football and tap Follow on the competitions and clubs you want to track through the season.
- Allow notifications when prompted to receive live match alerts.
On Apple TV or Roku
- From the Apple TV App Store or Roku Channel Store, search for CBS Sports.
- Download and install the official app.
- Open CBS Sports and sign in with your existing account to access your followed clubs and competition preferences across devices.
Is CBS Sports Worth It
CBS Sports is free, so the question is not whether the cost justifies it.
The question is whether it earns a permanent place on your home screen alongside whatever streaming platform you use for live football.
For North American fans who watch Champions League or Europa League on Paramount+, the answer is straightforward.
CBS Sports extends the same platform ecosystem to scores, previews, highlights, and notifications at no additional cost.
Using one without the other leaves a gap in the football experience that CBS Sports fills directly.
For fans who follow La Liga, Bundesliga, or Serie A through ESPN+ or fuboTV, CBS Sports functions as a useful companion for scores and match schedules across those leagues alongside its UEFA coverage.
The app does not replace a live streaming service.
It works alongside one to give you a complete match-day picture: live broadcast on one platform, scores and context on the other, all at no cost beyond whatever you already pay for streaming.
