Real Madrid were knocked off their European perch last season, and getting back on top in the Champions League is their primary aim for 2025-26. Xabi Alonso's side have started well in La Liga, but this is the arena in which the new manager will be judged above all others. Marseille are hoping to throw an early spanner in the works on matchday one.
You can watch Real Madrid vs Marseille live streams from anywhere with a VPN and potentially for free.
The Real Madrid vs Marseille live stream takes place today (Tuesday, September 16.
► Time: 3 p.m. ET / 12 p.m. PT / 8 p.m. BST / 5 a.m. AEST (Wed.)
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Xabi Alonso has had a solid start to his Real Madrid tenure, overseeing four wins in his first four La Liga matches. The Champions League has always been the pinnacle for Los Blancos, though, so Madrid must ensure they do the business on matchday one.
Marseille provide the opposition in the Spanish capital. They have won two and lost two in Ligue 1 up to now, and Roberto De Zerbi's team will need to ensure they are organized and disciplined against such stellar opposition. Les Olympiens fans will be hoping that the likes of Mason Greenwood and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang can have an impact, and that their side will push far in a competition they won back in 1993.
With Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior leading from the front, Madrid are favorites on Tuesday. Can Marseille make life difficult for their hosts, or will it be one-way traffic at the Bernabeu?
Here's how to watch Real Madrid vs Marseille live streams from anywhere in the world, and potentially for free.
Team News
Real Madrid XI: Courtois; Alexander-Arnold, Militao, Huijsen, Carreras; Valverde, Tchouameni, Guler; Mastantuono, Mbappe, Rodrygo.
Olympique Marseille XI: Rulli; Pavard, Medina, Balerdi, Emerson; Kondogbia, Hojbjerg; Greenwood, O’Riley, Weah; Aubameyang
How to watch Real Madrid vs Marseille for free
Soccer fans in Ireland can watch Real Madrid vs Marseille live streams for FREE. The Champions League clash will be shown on the free-to-air Virgin Media Two.
Away from home? You may not be able to watch the action like you normally would due to regional restrictions. Fortunately, there’s an easy solution. Use a VPN to watch Real Madrid vs Marseille for free — we’ll show you how to do that below.
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3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Head to your preferred streaming service and watch Real Madrid vs Marseille.
How to watch Real Madrid vs Marseille live streams in the U.S.
Stateside soccer fans can watch Real Madrid vs Marseille on Paramount Plus, the home of the Champions League in the U.S.
Plans start at $7.99 per month and go up to $12.99 per month. If you want to try before you buy, Paramount Plus offers a seven-day free trial.
If you're on holiday across the pond from the U.K., you could use one of the best VPN services to tap into your home coverage of the game. We recommend NordVPN.
How to watch Real Madrid vs Marseille live streams in the U.K.
Real Madrid vs Marseille is being shown on TNT Sports in the U.K.
You can get TNT by adding TNT Sports to your Sky, Virgin Media or EE TV package, or by paying £30.99 per month for a Discovery Plus plan that includes TNT Sports.
If you're not in the U.K. right now, you can still follow your usual Real Madrid vs Marseille live stream by using NordVPN.
How to watch Real Madrid vs Marseille live streams in Canada
Canadians need digital streaming service DAZN for Real Madrid vs Marseille.
Plans start at $24.99 per month on a 12-month deal. As well as the Champions League, you'll get access to the Europa League, Bundesliga, UFC, Matchroom Boxing, Six Nations Rugby and the NFL Game Pass.
If you're currently on holiday in Canada, one of the best VPN services will help tap into your home coverage of the game. We recommend NordVPN.
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For Real Madrid vs Marseille Down Under, look no further than Stan Sport.
Subscriptions to Stan Sport cost $20 per month as an add-on to your Stan plan. (Basic costs $12 per month, Standard is $17 per month and Premium is $22 per month.)
You will also be able to access all 380 Premier League games on the platform.
Not in Australia right now? You can simply use a VPN like NordVPN to watch all the action on your Stan Sport account as if you were back home in Oz.
How to watch Real Madrid vs Marseille live streams in New Zealand
DAZN is the place to catch Real Madrid vs Marseille in New Zealand. The service costs NZ$14.99 per month if you sign up for an annual deal, or you can choose the flexible monthly option at NZ$29.99 every 30 days.
Are you a Kiwi traveling or living abroad? Access your usual subscription with a market-leading VPN like NordVPN.
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