Qarabag host Chelsea in the 2025/26 Champions League, with the teams facing each other for the first time since the Blues dismantled them 4-0 back in 2017.
Virgin Media Play will stream this game for free to viewers in Ireland.
But how to watch Qarabag vs Chelsea on Virgin Media Play anywhere? And can you also access the free UCL stream in the UK and US?
Here’s our simple guide on how to watch Qarabag vs Chelsea in Champions League 2025/26 for free from anywhere in the world using NordVPN.
Virgin Media Play will stream Qarabag vs Chelsea in Champions League 2025/26 for free to Irish residents.
How to watch Virgin Media Play: visit Virgin Media Play website or download Virgin Media Play App (iOS / Android)
All you need is an account – just enter an email address, password, year of birth and you’re good to go.
OUTSIDE IRELAND? ACCESS YOUR FREE UCL STREAM ANYWHERE ANYWHERE WITH NORDVPN
How to watch Qarabag vs Chelsea for free anywhere
Although Virgin Media Play is the best streaming platform for UCL in Ireland, it is only available to people living in the Emerald Isle.
Football fans traveling outside their home ground can still access their free Champions League stream by using a VPN.
VPNs abound, but NordVPN is our pick for unblocking Virgin Media Play to stream the Champions League like a pro… and you can save 75% right now.
It’s really easy to use a VPN to watch Virgin Media Play.
1. Install VPN of your choice. As we have said, NordVPN is the best choice.
2. Select the location you want to connect to in the VPN app. For example, if you are visiting the US and want to watch your free Irish Virgin Media Play stream – select ‘Ireland’ from the options.
3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Go to Virgin Media Play website, log in and watch Qarabag vs Chelsea for free.
Virgin Media Play Q+A
Virgin Media Play is one of our favorite streaming services for Irish residents, offering a ton of live sports as well as an abundance of great TV shows.
The platform is showing four Matchday 4 games for free, including Newcastle vs Athletic Club after this one.
Virgin Media recommends an internet speed of at least 5-10 Mbps for quality streaming.
We watched the PSG v Bayern Munich game on the platform last night and the coverage was amazing!
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Qarabag vs Chelsea Team News
Qarabag XI: Qarabag: Kochalski, Silva, Medina, Mustafazade, Jafarguliyev, Jankovic, Kady, Pedro Bicalho, Zoubir, Leandro Andrade, Duran.
Chelsea XI: Sanchez, James, Tosin, Hato, Cucurella, Andrey Santos, Lavia, Estevao, Joao Pedro, Gittens, George.
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