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How to watch Atletico Madrid vs Arsenal: Free Streams for Champions League 2025/26 Semi-Final 1st leg

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Today's Atletico Madrid vs Arsenal live stream sees two of the four remaining teams in the 2025/26 Champions League commence their battle at the Metropolitano for a place in the final. The Spanish side's Diego Simeone has done it all before, while these are uncharted waters for Gunners boss Mikel Arteta.

While Atletico's domestic season has left much to be desired – they currently find themselves fourth in the table behind Barcelona, the white side of Madrid, and Villareal – they have once again punched above their weight in Europe, culminating in a hard fought 3-2 aggregate victory over Barca in the quarters. Now Antoine Griezmann, Ademola Lookman, Julián Alvarez and co have the chance to make a first final in 10 years for the club.

Last summer, Arsenal fans would have bitten your hand off for top of the Premier League with four games to play and a Champions League semi-final. And yet it feels like the puff has gone out of the sails of the good ship Gunners. They need a colossal last few weeks of the season to outdo Man City domestically and overcome Simeone's robust men of Madrid on the continent. Can Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka, Martin Ødegaard and the rest finally bring the good times back to North London?

Here's how to watch Atletico vs Arsenal in the 2025/26 Champions League from anywhere in the world – and potentially for free.

Can I watch Atletico vs Arsenal for free?

Yes. RTÉ 2 is broadcasting Atletico vs Arsenal in Ireland and the game will be shown online for FREE via RTÉ Player.

Outside Ireland? You can use a VPN to watch all the action free of charge as if you were right at home. NordVPN is our top pick of the options.

Use a VPN to watch any Atletico vs Arsenal live stream

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Using a VPN is incredibly simple:

1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favorite.

2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you're visiting the UK and want to view your usual Irish service, you'd select Ireland from the list.

3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Head to your usual local streaming service and watch the soccer.

How to watch Atletico vs Arsenal live streams in the USA

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The Atletico vs Arsenal live stream is on Paramount Plus in the US.

Subscriptions to Paramount Plus start at $8.99 per month and you can save on any package by committing to a yearly subscription.

This game will also go out live on CBS at 3pm ET / 12pm PT on Wednesday. Cord cutters can watch CBS on OTT streaming platforms such as Fubo, YouTube TV and Hulu + Live TV, all of which feature a free trial for new users.

Outside the US? Use a VPN to watch your streaming service while you're away from home.

How to watch Atletico vs Arsenal live streams in the UK

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Atletico vs Arsenal will be live on TNT Sports 1 in the UK.

You can get it by adding TNT Sports to your Sky, Virgin Media or EE TV package, or pay from £25.99 per month for an HBO Max plan that includes TNT Sports.

Traveling away from the UK right now? Use a VPN to watch HBO Max while you're away from home.

How to watch Atletico vs Arsenal live streams in Canada

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In Canada, DAZN is the place to go for Champions League coverage – including Atletico vs Arsenal.

For fans travelling outside of Canada, use NordVPN to login to your DAZN account from anywhere in the world.

How to watch Atletico vs Arsenal live streams in Australia

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As with all UCL, it's Stan Sport who will be broadcasting Atletico Madrid vs Arsenal.

Stan Sport subscriptions start at AU$32 which includes the base plan ($12) with the sport add-on ($20).

Missing the game because you're outside Australia? Use a VPN to login to your Stan Sport account.

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Can I watch Atletico vs Arsenal on my mobile?

Of course, most broadcasters have streaming services that you can access through mobile apps or via your phone's browser. For example, RTE PLayer (Ireland), HBO Max (UK) and Paramount Plus (US) all have mobile apps.

You can also stay up-to-date with key 2025/26 Champions League moments on the official social media channels on X/Twitter (@ChampionsLeague), Instagram (@ChampionsLeague), TikTok (@ChampionsLeague) and UEFA's YouTube (@UEFA).

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