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Qarabag host Chelsea in the Champions League 2025/26 with the teams facing off for the first time since the Blues dismantled them 4-0 back in 2017.

Virgin Media Play will be streaming this game for free to viewers in Ireland.

But how can you watch Qarabag vs Chelsea on Virgin Media Play from anywhere? And, can you access the free UCL stream in the UK and the US too?

Here’s our simple guide to how to watch Qarabag vs Chelsea in the 2025/26 Champions League for free from anywhere in the world using NordVPN.

How to watch Qarabag vs Chelsea for free on Virgin Media Play

Virgin Media Play will be streaming Qarabag vs Chelsea in the 2025/26 Champions League for free to Irish residents.

To watch Virgin Media Play: visit the Virgin Media Play website or download the Virgin Media Play App (iOS / Android)

All you need is an account — just enter an email address, password, year of birth and you'll be good to go.

OUTSIDE IRELAND? ACCESS YOUR FREE UCL STREAM FROM ANYWHERE WITH NORDVPN

How to watch Qarabag vs Chelsea for free from anywhere

Although Virgin Media Play is the best streaming platform for the UCL in Ireland, it is only available to people living in the Emerald Isle.

Football lovers traveling outside their home turf can still access their free Champions League stream by using a VPN.

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It's really easy to use a VPN to watch Virgin Media Play.

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

2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you're visiting the United States and want to watch your free Irish Virgin Media Play stream - you'd select 'Ireland' from the options.

3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Head to the Virgin Media Play website, sign in, and watch Qarabag vs Chelsea for free.

Virgin Media Play Q+A

Why should I use Virgin Media Play to watch Qarabag vs Chelsea in the Champions League?

Virgin Media Play is one of our favourite streaming services for Irish residents, offering a host of live sports as well as an abundance of great TV shows.

The platform is showing four Matchday 4 games for free, including Newcastle vs Athletic Club after this one.

Virgin Media recommend an internet speed of at least 5–10 Mbps for quality streaming.

We watched the PSG vs Bayern Munich game on the platform last night and the coverage was superb!

Which devices can I watch Virgin Media Play with?

  • Amazon Fire (Tablets, Cube, Stick, and Fire TVs)
  • Android TV (please note: some models may not be supported)
  • Android (Mobile & Tablet – Android 7.0 and above)
  • Apple TV (tvOS 14 or later)
  • Google TV (including Chromecast with Google TV and NVIDIA Shield)
  • Freely
  • Freesat (please note: some models may not be supported)
  • Freeview Play (TVs and set-top boxes – some models may not be supported)
  • iOS (iPhone & iPad – iOS 14 and above)
  • LG Smart TVs (2016–2024 models)
  • NOW Smart Sticks and Boxes (minimum firmware version 11.5.0)
  • PlayStation (PS4 and PS5)
  • Roku (Stick & Roku OS-powered TVs – minimum firmware version 11.5.0)
  • Samsung Smart TVs (2017 and newer models)
  • Sky (Sky Q, Sky Glass, and Sky Stream puck)
  • Virgin Media (360, Stream, and TiVo)
  • YouView (BT, Humax, Sony, and TalkTalk boxes)
  • Xbox (One, Series X, and Series S)

Qarabag vs Chelsea Team News

Qarabag XI: Qarabag: Kochalski, Silva, Medina, Mustafazade, Jafarguliyev, Jankovic, Kady, Pedro Bicalho, Zoubir, Leandro Andrade, Duran.

Chelsea XI: Sanchez, James, Tosin, Hato, Cucurella, Andrey Santos, Lavia, Estevao, Joao Pedro, Gittens, George.

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Jacob Jones
Jacob Jones

Jacob is a journalist and editor based in the UK. He has written articles for Football League World and previously worked at Yeovil Town Football Club. His specialties are all things sport and streaming services.

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