How to watch Champions League 2026/27: Free Streams & TV Channels for Matchday 1

To tune in to the Champions League 2026/27 Matchday 1, viewers have multiple options. In Ireland, the streams can be accessed for free on Virgin Media Play and RTÉ Player. For those outside of Ireland, Surfshark offers a VPN service to unlock these streams, with potential savings of up to 85%.

The draw for the 2026/27 Champions League has unveiled a star-studded line-up, with Jose Mourinho reuniting with Real Madrid and two other former clubs for the opening matches. Real Madrid will face Inter Milan in a highly anticipated clash, where Mourinho's previous success against the Nerazzurri under Cristian Chivu comes into play. Inter Milan, under their revitalized manager, have proven to be a formidable opponent, scoring in 17 of their last 19 UCL games.

Another notable match sees Atletico Madrid challenge Liverpool. Though Atleti has struggled in recent encounters with English teams, their resurgence under former favorite Cristian Chivu gives them a fighting chance. Liverpool, on the other hand, are rebuilding under Andoni Iraola after a slow start to their season.

Though not featuring in the top-tier teams, Bodo/Glimt made headlines last season by uprooting Manchester City, Inter Milan, Atletico Madrid, and Sporting Lisbon with their attacking style of play. As such, Bayern Munich has been cautioned to prepare for a potentially tough battle.

For comprehensive details on the Champions League 2026/27 schedule, please refer to the official fixtures below.