How to watch Chelsea vs Benfica: live Champions League 2025/26 game, free streams

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Jose Mourinho is back at Stamford Bridge as the Blues do battle with his Portuguese outfit

Alejandro Garnacho of Chelsea FC looks dejected during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD1 match between FC Bayern München and Chelsea FC at Football Arena Munich on September 17, 2025 in Munich, Germany.
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The Chelsea vs Benfica live stream sees Jose Mourinho return to Stamford Bridge to face the club with whom he won three Premier League titles.

Mourinho was handed the reins at Benfica earlier this month after the Portuguese giants lost 3-2 to Qarabag on matchday one of the Champions League. Benfica threw away a 2-0 lead in that game, with Mourinho's predecessor Bruno Lage sacked soon after. It will be interesting to see what sort of reception Mourinho gets from the Chelsea fans.

A home win would no doubt amplify their generosity. But Chelsea head into this fixture on the back of a three-game winless streak in the Premier League. Their latest setback was a 3-1 home defeat by Brighton on Saturday, as 10-man Chelsea were picked off by their opponents in the second half.

Enzo Maresca's team will dominate possession in this one, while Mourinho will attempt to pull off one of his defensive masterclasses. Chelsea's backline is vulnerable, though, so Benfica must ensure they commit sufficient numbers to attack.

Here's where to watch Chelsea vs Benfica live streams in the 2025/26 Champions League online from anywhere, including free options.

Can I watch Chelsea vs Benfica for free?

Chelsea vs Benfica is streaming for free on Virgin Media Play in Ireland. The game kicks off at 8pm BST.

If you haven't already, you need to register for Virgin Media Play. It takes a matter of seconds, and doesn't even require your home address.

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How to watch Chelsea vs Benfica live streams in the US

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The Chelsea vs Benfica live stream is on Paramount Plus in the USA.

A subscription to Paramount Plus starts at $7.99/month, rising to $12.99 to remove ads. You can save on either package by committing to a yearly subscription.

Outside of the US? Use a VPN to watch Paramount Plus from abroad while you're away from home.

How to watch Chelsea vs Benfica live streams in the UK

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The Chelsea vs Benfica live stream is 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 £30.99 per month for a Discovery+ plan that includes TNT Sports.

Traveling away from the UK right now? Use a VPN to watch Discovery+ from abroad while you're away from home.

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Can I watch Chelsea vs Benfica on my mobile?

Of course, most broadcasters have streaming services that you can access through mobile apps or via your phone's browser.

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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Greg Lea

Greg Lea is a freelance football journalist from London. He primarily covers the Premier League but also has experience covering other European competitions. He is the former editor of The Set Pieces and has had work published by the likes of the Guardian, FourFourTwo, Goal.com, ESPN and more. He became a Crystal Palace fan after watching a 1-0 loss to Port Vale in 1998, and once got on the scoresheet in a primary school game against Wilfried Zaha's Whitehorse Manor (an own goal in an 8-0 defeat).

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