How to watch Arsenal and Atlético Madrid's Champions League clash for free
The UEFA Champions League is properly underway, and the Gunners have made a solid start to the season.
This week, they'll take on Atlético Madrid at the Emirates (8pm on Tuesday October 21), and with both sides eyeing a statement win early in the League Phase, the stage is set for an electrifying night of European football in North London.
Wondering where to watch the game? Catching all the action from your sofa has never been easier, as the game will be streamed live on Amazon's Prime Video - and you can watch for free with a trial subscription.
Arsenal head into the match in red-hot form, having won both of their opening games against Athletic Bilbao and Olympiacos. Atlético, meanwhile, have had a mixed start, losing to Liverpool but picking up a win over Eintracht Frankfurt.
The Gunners remain unbeaten on home turf in all competitions this season, and this week marks just the second-ever meeting between Arsenal and Atlético at the Emirates.
The last time they faced off was in the 2017/18 Europa League semi-final, which ended 1-1 before Atlético edged the second leg 1-0 to reach the Europa League final.
Where can I watch Arsenal v Atlético Madrid?
Arsenal will be looking to make it three wins from three in the opening round of the Champions League as they host Diego Simeone’s side in North London.
You can watch the game live on Amazon Prime Video in the UK. Coverage starts at 6.30 pm BST, with kick-off at 8 pm.
If you’re not already a subscriber, you can sign up for a 30-day free trial, then if you decide to continue, it’s £8.99 a month after that - just in time to binge a few boxsets while you’re at it.
Other huge fixtures to look forward to
The Champions League is stacked this season, with some massive games still to come. Here are a few to add to your calendar:
- Tottenham Hotspur v Copenhagen: Tuesday, 4 November
- Liverpool v Real Madrid: Tuesday, 4 November
- Manchester City v Bayer Leverkusen: Tuesday, 25 November
- Paris Saint-Germain v Newcastle United: Wednesday, 28 January 2026
What’s changing in the Champions League format?
UEFA recently confirmed another shake-up to the competition for the 2027/28 season, introducing a new format that will include an opening-night ceremony as part of a wider commercial revamp.
Following the opening fixture each Tuesday night, the rest of the action will take place across Wednesday and Thursday. It’s the second big change in recent years, following the switch to the League Phase format last season — and it looks like UEFA aren’t done experimenting just yet.
Topics: Football, Arsenal, UEFA, Atletico Madrid
Naomi Chadderton