TNT Sports decided to make the European finals free to watch

Six years ago, the government rejected a House of Lords select committee proposal to add the Champions League final to the list of “crown jewel” events, which would have ensured it would always be free-to-air.

Highlights of the Champions League final will be available on BBC Sport’s website and social media channels 15 minutes after the trophy is lifted, and on BBC iPlayer and television later in the evening.

All three finals will have live commentary on BBC Radio 5 Live.

The Champions League final was free-to-air on ITV for the first 23 years, starting in 2015-16 until BT Sport acquired the rights.

BT Sport continues to make it available without subscription until 2023, while also broadcasting the game on its YouTube channel.

This changed after BT Sport was bought by Warner Bros Discovery and rebranded as TNT Sports.

Although Finals was available at no cost, fans had to sign up for a Discovery+ account to gain access

Discovery+ has been replaced by Warner Bros. Discovery’s new streaming service, HBO Max, which has no free alternative.

Fans won’t need a full TNT Sports subscription, and can sign up for one month of HBO Max instead.

The cheapest subscription starts at £4.99, which will include all three matches, although most Sky subscribers already get HBO Max at no extra cost.

From 2027-28, TNT Sports will lose its European rights.

Paramount+ picked up the Champions LeagueThe Europa League and Conference League will move to Sky Sports.

Warner Bros. Discovery has been contacted for comment.