Arsenal and Atletico Madrid meet in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League semi-final on April 29, 2026. Here is everything you need to know about how to watch the match.
Kick-off time and location
The match is scheduled to start at 8pm BST (9pm local time) at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano in Madrid. Atletico have called this stadium home since 2017, and it is known for its intense atmosphere. The venue attracted over 69,000 fans in the quarter-finals.
UK TV channel
Exclusive live coverage will be broadcast on TNT Sports 1 and TNT Sports Ultimate. The broadcast begins at 7pm, offering an hour of build-up and analysis before kick-off.
UK live stream
Following a platform migration, fans can stream the match via the HBO Max app or website (using existing credentials). Virgin TV customers can also access the feed via the Virgin TV Go app.
United States coverage
In the US, the game will be broadcast live on CBS and streamed via Paramount+. Kick-off is at 3pm ET. Spanish-language coverage is available on TUDN and Univision.
UK radio coverage
Listen to full live commentary on BBC Radio 5 Live, with a pre-match show starting at 7pm featuring interviews and tactical analysis.
Arsenal team news
The Gunners have Eberechi Eze available after his return from injury, despite being forced off against Newcastle. However, Kai Havertz is out injured, and Mikel Merino and Jurrien Timber are also likely to miss out.
Atletico team news
Diego Simeone's side is boosted by the form of Antoine Griezmann and Alexander Sorloth. Ademola Lookman is available despite an injury scare, but Pablo Barrios will miss both legs with a hamstring injury.
Head-to-head record
The recent history between these sides is balanced, with one win each and one draw in their last three competitive meetings. Arsenal won 4-0 earlier this season in the league phase, while Atletico knocked Arsenal out of the Europa League in 2018.
