How to watch Chelsea vs. Benfica online for free


TL;DR: Live stream Chelsea vs. Benfica in the Champions League for free on Virgin Media Player. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.
The Champions League is back with another batch of exciting matchups, including Chelsea vs. Benfica. Both sides lost their opening games in the group stage, so this fixture is pretty important. But there's another (much bigger) storyline to consider — the return of José Mourinho to Stamford Bridge. That's what most fans want to see.
If you want to watch Chelsea vs. Benfica in the Champions League from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.
When is Chelsea vs. Benfica?
Chelsea vs. Benfica in the Champions League kicks off at 8 p.m. BST on Sept. 30. This fixture takes place at Stamford Bridge.
How to watch Chelsea vs. Benfica for free
Chelsea vs. Benfica is available to live stream for free on Virgin Media Player.
Virgin Media Player is geo-restricted to Ireland, but anyone can access this free streaming platform with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in Ireland, meaning you can unblock Virgin Media Player to stream the Champions League for free from anywhere in the world.
Live stream Chelsea vs. Benfica for free by following these simple steps:
Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)
Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)
Open up the app and connect to a server in Ireland
Visit Virgin Media Player
Watch Chelsea vs. Benfica for free from anywhere in the world

The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but most do offer free-trials or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can access free live streams of the Champions League without actually spending anything. This obviously isn't a long-term solution, but it does give you enough time to stream Chelsea vs. Benfica (plus more Champions League fixtures) before recovering your investment.
What is the best VPN for Virgin Media Player?
ExpressVPN is the best choice for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport on Virgin Media Player, for a number of reasons:
Servers in 105 countries including Ireland
Easy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more
Strict no-logging policy so your data is secure
Fast connection speeds free from throttling
Up to eight simultaneous connections
30-day money-back guarantee
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Live stream Chelsea vs. Benfica in the Champions League for free with ExpressVPN.