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Paramount+ is set to roll out a new multiview feature next week, just in time for the kickoff of CBS Sports’ coverage of the UEFA Champions League. The feature, designed to let fans watch multiple games simultaneously, marks a significant upgrade to the platform’s live sports offering and signals the company’s intent to expand the technology to entertainment and news programming in the near future.
At launch, subscribers will be able to stream up to four matches at once across desktop web browsers. The functionality allows viewers to select their preferred audio feed and craft a personalized “matchday experience” tailored to their interests. The first phase of the rollout will apply exclusively to UEFA competitions — including the Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League — with Paramount Skydance confirming plans to broaden the multiview feature over time.
CBS Sports will kick off its 2025-26 UEFA Champions League coverage on Tuesday, September 16, with a special three-day opening week. All matches will be available on Paramount+, while select games during the League Phase will also air on CBS Sports Network and CBS Sports Golazo Network.
In a statement, Paramount Skydance said it is “actively evolving the experience” to bring multiview to more content categories, promising an “even more dynamic and personalized” streaming option beyond live sports. This strategic move aims to keep Paramount+ competitive at a time when streaming services are racing to differentiate themselves with enhanced user experiences.
The rollout comes amid broader shifts at Paramount. In June, the company rebranded its ad-free streaming plan, dropping the “Paramount+ With Showtime” label in favor of the simpler “Paramount+ Premium.” The price of the plan remains unchanged at $12.99 per month or $119.99 annually.
As of June 30, 2025, Paramount+ reported 77.7 million subscribers, a decline of 1.3 million from the previous quarter. Paramount Global attributed the dip to the expiration of an international bundle deal. Still, direct-to-consumer revenue — which includes Paramount+, Pluto TV, and BET+ — rose 15% year-over-year to $2.16 billion. Adjusted operating income jumped to $157 million, compared with $26 million in the same period last year, reflecting stronger performance in the streaming segment.
The launch of multiview also comes on the heels of a major corporate shift. In August, Skydance finalized its acquisition of Paramount Global following FCC approval. With David Ellison stepping in as CEO of the newly formed Paramount Skydance, the company is preparing to implement more than $2 billion in cost cuts, including widespread layoffs affecting up to 3,000 employees by early November.
For now, Paramount+ is betting that innovations like multiview will help bolster its value to subscribers, particularly sports fans who want more control over how they watch. If the feature proves successful with UEFA coverage, its expansion into news and entertainment could further strengthen Paramount+’s competitive edge in the crowded streaming landscape.
