The Champions League is back, and Wednesday night promises a plethora of amazing games, none more so than Bayern Munich vs Chelsea. The Blues haven’t defeated the German side since their iconic Champions League victory in 2012, but hope will be high as the Club World Cup winners head to the Allianz Arena.
You can catch the action from anywhere around the world using a VPN.
The Bayern vs Chelsea broadcast takes place on Wednesday, September 17, 2025.
Kick-Off: 8 p.m. BST / 3 p.m. ET / 12 p.m. PT / 5 a.m. AEST (Mon.)
FREE Stream: Virgin Media Play
U.S. — Paramount Plus
U.K. — TNT Sports via Discovery Plus
Watch from anywhere in the world — try NordVPN 100% risk free
Enzo Maresca's side have started the season in somewhat inconsistent form. Comfortable victories over West Ham and Fulham have been offset by disappointing draws against Crystal Palace and Brentford, with Fabio Carvalho's late goal on Saturday cancelling out what had looked like a late Moises Caicedo winner.
However, with Cole Palmer returning from injury and scoring at the weekend, the Blues will feel they have their talisman back. And with João Pedro, Enzo Fernández, and Estevão alongside him, there is no reason they can't cause an upset in Munich.
For Bayern, the start to the Bundesliga season has been a breeze. Demolition jobs against RB Leipzig and Hamburg have been interspersed with a 3–2 win over Augsburg, but this game will be their first real test of the campaign. In terms of performances, Harry Kane has been a force as usual, but Luis Díaz has really caught the eye since his £65.5 million arrival from Liverpool, already registering three goals and two assists.
Can Bayern handle the pressure of their home support, or will Chelsea channel the spirit of 2012 as they look to kick-start their Champions League campaign?
Read on to find out how you can watch Bayern Munich vs Chelsea in an unmissable Champions League 2025/26 match, no matter where you are in the world.
Can I watch Bayern Munich vs Chelsea for free?
Irish residents are in luck as Bayern Munich vs Chelsea will be streamed for free on Virgin Media Play.
All you need is an account and an Irish Eircode (e.g. D08 T8X3)
NordVPN will let you access your Virgin Media Play stream for free from anywhere — more on that below.
How to watch Bayern Munich vs Chelsea from anywhere
Away from home and blocked from watching this Champions League opener?
You can still watch your usual Bayern Munich vs Chelsea live stream thanks to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network). The software makes your devices appear as if they're back in your home country regardless of where you are. Ideal for soccer fans away on vacation or on business. Our favorite is NordVPN. It's the best on the market:
It's really easy to use a VPN to watch Bayern Munich vs Chelsea for free.
1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favorite.
2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For example, if you want to watch your Virgin Media Play stream of Bayern Munich vs Chelsea, select 'Ireland' from the list.
3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Head to Virgin Media Play, sign in, and watch Bayern Munich vs Chelsea live.
Bayern Munich vs Chelsea Live Streams
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