Benfica and Chelsea are set to face off in the round of 16 of the Club World Cup this Saturday, with the match being held at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. This knockout-stage clash begins at 9pm BST for UK viewers, while those on the US Pacific coast can catch it at 1pm local time.
Despite the high-profile nature of the tie, it won’t be shown on terrestrial TV in the UK. Although Channel 5 has partnered with DAZN to broadcast a selection of matches, this particular game is not included in their scheduled coverage. However, fans can stream the match for free by creating a DAZN account and using the DAZN website or app on various devices, including smart TVs, phones, and tablets.
For those unable to watch live, DAZN’s platform and social media channels will be rich with highlights, reactions, and condensed match coverage. Their YouTube channel, DAZN Football, will also feature half-time updates and post-match summaries.
Both teams are under pressure, not just for a place in the quarter-finals, but with a staggering £97 million prize awaiting the eventual tournament winner. Whoever comes out on top between Benfica and Chelsea will face either Palmeiras or Botafogo in the next round—an opportunity both clubs will see as winnable.
Benfica come into this match having topped Group C, finishing above Bayern Munich. Chelsea secured second in Group D, trailing Flamengo by a single point. Bruno Lage, now leading Benfica, has prior experience managing against Chelsea during his time with Wolves, where he twice earned draws against the Blues.
Chelsea last visited the stadium during a friendly against Real Madrid in August 2024, while Benfica beat Bayern Munich there in their group-stage triumph. With knockout stakes, high financial reward, and accessible streaming options, this Saturday’s fixture promises major action for fans around the globe.