Stanley Tucci and Guy Ritchie will appear alongside David Beckham on his alternative live broadcast for the UEFA Champions League semifinals. The program, titled "Beckham & Friends Live," is set to stream exclusively on Paramount+.
The first installment of the altcast will feature Tucci and Ritchie joining the former England captain today, May 6, as Inter Milan faces Barcelona in the first leg of the Champions League semifinals. The broadcast originates from CBS Sports' London studio.
James Corden is scheduled to join Beckham for the second semifinal match tomorrow, May 7. That game features Paris Saint-Germain taking on Arsenal, also broadcasting live from London.
"Beckham & Friends Live" offers viewers an alternate way to experience the European soccer competition, deviating from the main match coverage. The concept was first announced in September 2024 as a collaboration between CBS Sports, Paramount+, UEFA, Authentic Brands Group, and Relevent Sports.
The alternative broadcast will also be available for the Champions League final on Saturday, May 31. Guests for the final broadcast from Munich have not yet been revealed.
The main live match coverage for both semifinals and the final airs on the CBS Television Network and streams concurrently on Paramount+. Kate Scott hosts the "Beckham & Friends Live" program.
