Chelsea vs. Benfica: Your Complete Guide to Catching All the Action Live
Enzo Maresca is gearing up for his inaugural managerial encounter with José Mourinho this Tuesday evening, as the Chelsea manager seeks a revival following recent disappointments.
Mourinho returns to Stamford Bridge for his first visit as manager of a non-English top-flight club since his second exit from SW6, having previously guided Inter Milan to triumph in west London during their successful Champions League campaign in 2009–10.
His Benfica squad possesses quality, and Mourinho has made an impressive start in the Portuguese capital. Therefore, there's potential for additional frustration to be inflicted upon this Pep Guardiola disciple, with the Portuguese tactician eager to demonstrate that his winning formula remains intact.
Here's your guide to watching this story-rich Champions League encounter on television.
What Time Does Chelsea vs. Benfica Kick Off?
How to Watch Chelsea vs Benfica on TV and Live Stream
Chelsea's Premier League match over the weekend fell victim to the 3 p.m. broadcast restriction in Britain, though that may have been fortunate considering the events that unfolded at Stamford Bridge.
This occasion, however, complete coverage of Mourinho's homecoming will be provided by TNT Sports, with the match broadcast on TNT Sports 1 and TNT Sports Ultimate. The game will therefore be accessible for streaming on discovery+ and the discovery+ application.
Amazon Prime Video are broadcasting the match throughout North America, while fans in the United States can also watch the fixture through Paramount+, TUDN, Univision, ViX and UniMás.
In Canada, DAZN holds the broadcasting rights for all Champions League matches this campaign, while HBO Max and Space serve as the broadcasters in Mexico.
Country | TV channel/live stream |
|---|---|
United Kingdom | discovery+, Amazon Prime Video, discovery+ App, TNT Sports 1, TNT Sports Ultimate |
United States | Paramount+, TUDN.com, Univision NOW, TUDN App, Amazon Prime Video, ViX, TUDN USA, UniMás |
Canada | DAZN Canada, Amazon Prime Video |
Mexico | Max Mexico, Amazon Prime Video, Space Mexico |
What's Next for Chelsea and Benfica?
Chelsea has just one remaining match before the October international hiatus, and it's a significant one.
Liverpool, having suffered their first defeat of the campaign at the weekend, travel to Stamford Bridge on Saturday evening. The Merseyside club are returning from Istanbul ahead of their London visit, as they face Galatasaray on Tuesday night.
The Blues host Ajax at the Bridge for their subsequent league phase match, set for October 22. Benfica return to England in Gameweek Three when they visit Newcastle United, though Mourinho must also handle a trip to Primeira Liga table-toppers Porto this weekend.