David Beckham is set to host `Beckham and Friends Live,` a special alternative broadcast of the UEFA Champions League, featuring a lineup of celebrity guests. This show will be available exclusively on Paramount+.
The debut of `Beckham and Friends Live` coincides with the crucial second legs of the Champions League semifinals, starting Tuesday with the match between Inter and Barcelona, followed by Arsenal taking on Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday. These matches are expected to be highly entertaining, building on the drama of the first legs – Inter and Barcelona are tied 3-3, while Paris Saint-Germain holds a narrow 1-0 advantage.
The first episodes of `Beckham and Friends Live` will broadcast live from the CBS Sports studio in London. Additionally, Beckham and a different group of guests will be present at the Allianz Arena in Munich for the Champions League final on May 31st.
How to watch `Beckham and Friends Live`
- Date: Tuesday, May 6 and Wednesday, May 7
- Time: 3 p.m. ET
- Streaming Platform: Paramount+
Stanley Tucci, Guy Ritchie in studio for Inter vs. Barcelona
For the Tuesday match between Inter and Barcelona, Beckham will be joined in the London studio by acclaimed actor Stanley Tucci and renowned director Guy Ritchie. Tucci, known for his food series `Stanley Tucci: Searching For Italy,` is a fitting guest for a match involving the last Italian team. Ritchie, a long-time friend of Beckham`s who even cast him in a movie (`King Arthur: Legend of the Sword` in 2017), is a Chelsea fan, so his allegiance in this match is unclear as Chelsea did not qualify this season.
James Corden joins David Beckham for Paris Saint-Germain vs. Arsenal
Comedian James Corden is scheduled to appear alongside Beckham for the second semifinal on Wednesday, featuring Paris Saint-Germain versus Arsenal. Corden and Beckham also share a friendship, highlighted by a famous prank Corden played before Beckham`s statue unveiling six years ago. While Beckham might favor his former club PSG, Corden supports West Ham United and doesn`t have a rooting interest in this specific game, as West Ham has never played in the Champions League.
