Benfica and Barcelona go head-to-head in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday as European football returns in 2025. This handy guide explains how to watch the juicy encounter live wherever you are in the world.
• Date: Tuesday, January 20, 2025
• Kick-off time: 8pm GMT / 3pm ET
• Venue: Estádio da Luz, Lisbon, Portugal.
• TV channels: TNT Sports, Discovery+ (UK) / Paramount+ (US)
• Watch from anywhere: Try NordVPN risk-free
TNT Sports is the place to watch Benfica vs Barcelona on TV in the UK, or Discovery+ if you're streaming online.
In the US, you can watch every Champions League match on Paramount+, while Aussie fans can catch all of the action on Stan Sport.
You can even use a VPN to watch your usual UEFA Champions League live stream from abroad.
This article explains how to watch Benfica vs Barcelona live streams. Looking for another UCL match this week? Check out our guide on how to watch Champions League live streams in 2024/25.
Watch from anywhere with a VPN
If you’re planning to be out of the house as Benfica vs Barcelona kicks off, your usual streaming services might not be the most beneficial.
Thankfully, there is a good option that doesn’t involve resorting to one of those dodgy feeds on Reddit. All you need is a VPN (Virtual Private Network), which sets your IP address to make it look like your device is in another country.
Assuming it complies with your broadcaster’s T&Cs, you can use a VPN to create a private connection, access your usual streaming services from anywhere in the world, and put your feet up with the game.
FourFourTwo’s office mates TechRadar are experts in this field and they are big fans of NordVPN.
Watch Benfica vs Barcelona in the UK – TV channel, live stream
TNT Sports has the rights to show 187 Champions League matches this season in the UK, including the exclusive rights to Benfica vs Barcelona.
A Discovery+ Premium subscription, which is what you need to stream TNT Sports content online, will set you back £30.99 a month.
You also have the option to get TNT Sports on your television by adding it to your existing Sky, BT, EE or Virgin Media package (prices vary by provider).
Watch Benfica vs Barcelona live streams in the US
Paramount+ has the rights to show every Champions League match in the US – including the exclusive Benfica vs Barcelona live stream.
Paramount+ is the streaming service for CBS' output. The Essential package costs $7.99 a month, or $59.99 a year, while Paramount+ with Showtime costs $12.99 per month or $119.99 per year.
Showtime gets you a heap of movies and TV, but Champions League soccer is available on both plans.
Watch Benfica vs Barcelona around the world
Can I watch Benfica vs Barcelona in Australia?
Yes, Aussies can watch Benfica vs Barcelona live streams on Stan Sport, along with every other Champions League match this season.
It costs $15 a month to add Stan Sport to your standard Stan subscription, which costs $12 a month.
Can I watch Benfica vs Barcelona in Canada?
Yes, DAZN is the home of Champions League football in Canada and will have a stream of Benfica vs Barcelona. Prices start from $24.99 a month.
Can I watch Benfica vs Barcelona in New Zealand?
Yes, as in Canada, New Zealanders have DAZN as their Champions League destination, with a live stream of Benfica vs Barcelona.
A subscription costs $14.99 per month, or $149.99 if you sign up for a full year.
Can I watch Benfica vs Barcelona in South Africa?
Yes, soccer fans in South Africa can watch the UCL action on subscription service SuperSport through DStv.
Benfica vs Barcelona preview
Barcelona are in fine form under Hansi Flick are still revelling in their triumphant 5-2 Spanish Super Cup win against Real Madrid just a few weeks ago.
The Catalan giants are performing well in the UEFA Champions League this season too and sit just behind unbeaten group-stage leaders Liverpool with 15 points from a possible 18.
Starman Robert Lewandowski will be hoping to continue his remarkable goalscoring in Europe this term. The Poland international has a whopping seven goals and six games in 2024/25 whilst former Leeds United man Raphinha is just behind him with six goals in six games respectively.
Benfica's form in Europa has been a little hit-and-miss but they will be hopeful of a famous night at the Estadio Da Luz on Tuesday. The Portuguese powerhouses have three wins, one draw and two losses thus far.
The Eagles trail Liga Portugal leaders Sporting by just three points domestically and will hope for a performance to remember against the Catalan giants in what has all the makings of an intriguing contest.
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