How to watch Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich for FREE: Live stream details

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Watch Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich today as both sides look to gain an early advantage in this huge Champions League quarter-final first leg. FourFourTwo brings you all the streaming information, including how to watch for free from anywhere in the world.

Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich key information

• Date: Tuesday 7 April 2026

• Kick-off time: 8:00pm BST / 3:00pm ET

• Venue: Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid

• FREE STREAM: Virgin Media Play (Ire) / RTL Club (Bel)

• TV & Streaming: TNT Sports (UK), Paramount+ (USA), Stan Sport (Australia)

• Watch from anywhere: Get over 70% off NordVPN

The two sides have faced one another more than any other pairing in the competition's esteemed history, with this midweek clash marking their 29th meeting.

FourFourTwo has all the information you need to watch Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich online, on TV, and from anywhere.

Watch Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich for free

Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich is being broadcast for free in Ireland with English commentary on Virgin Media Two and Virgin Media Play.

Belgium's RTL Club will also stream the Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich game for free.

‼️ Outside Ireland and can't watch your free stream. You need a VPN to unlock it — more on that below.

Watch Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich from anywhere

Those away from home looking to stream the action as usual can now do so with a VPN.

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How to watch Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich in the UK

Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich will also be broadcast on TNT Sports 1.

Kick-off is at 8:00pm BST.

Watch Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich in the US

As with all Champions League games, Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich will be broadcast on Paramount+ in the US.

How to watch Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich in Australia

Football fans in Australia can watch Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich live through Stan Sport.

FourFourTwo's prediction

Real Madrid 2-3 Bayern

FourFourTwo thinks Bayern will edge this one despite Kane missing out. The German side have looked brilliant so far this term and we expect them to grab a first-leg advantage in Spain.

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