By Greg Lea
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Chelsea vs Benfica: Tuesday, September 30, 2025Time: 3pm ET / 12pm PT / 8pm BST / 5am AEST (Oct. 1)Stream it free on Virgin Media Play (Ireland)Unlock your stream with NordVPN (save 70%)
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.
What if you’re abroad? Football fans from Ireland can use NordVPN to watch their usual streaming service from anywhere.
How to watch any Chelsea vs Benfica stream using a VPN
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How to watch Chelsea vs Benfica live streams in the US
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
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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