Arsenal vs. Atletico Madrid: Watch Champions League semifinals for free

A spot in the Champions League final is on the line when Arsenal and Atletico Madrid meet in the second leg of the semifinals.

Like the quarterfinal round, the winner of the semifinal will be determined by which team scored more goals combined in both matches. Going into today’s match, Arsenal and Atleti are tied 1-1, so whichever team scores more goals today will advance into the May 30 final.

Both teams would be playing for their first Champions League title should they advance.

Arsenal vs. Atletico Madrid time

Leg 2 of the Arsenal vs. Atletico Madrid Champions League semifinal is scheduled to begin at 3:00 p.m. ET today, May 5.

Arsenal vs. Atletico Madrid channel

Unlike previous rounds, which were streaming exclusives, the Champions League semifinals will air on CBS.

How to watch Arsenal vs. Atletico Madrid for free

If you don’t have cable, you’ll need a live TV streaming service to stream the Arsenal vs. Atletico Madrid match for free.

DIRECTV is our top pick for watching live soccer for free — its five-day free trial includes CBS (where the rest of the 2026 Champions League will air). When the trial is over, you’ll pay as low as $44.99/month and gain access to over 90 live channels.

You can also stream Champions League soccer on Paramount+, which costs $13.99/month after a seven-day free trial. In addition to the main game stream, you can also stream an alternate broadcast hosted by David Beckham. Today’s “Beckham and Friends Live” will feature Beckham with actors Tom Hiddleston (“Loki”) and Lucien Laviscount (“Emily in Paris”).

2025-26 UEFA Champions League schedule

May 5

• Semifinals – 2nd leg: Arsenal vs. Atletico Madrid – 3 p.m. ET

May 6

• Semifinals – 2nd leg: Bayern Munich vs. Paris Saint-Germain – 3 p.m. ET

May 30

• Final: Winners of SF 1 vs. Winners of SF 2 – 12 p.m. ET

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