Chelsea vs Benfica on Tuesday: Kickoff Time, TV Channel and Pre-Match Team News

Mourinho's return to Stamford Bridge carries a personal edge following his public criticism of Chelsea.

Overview

The Champions League group-stage match kicks off at 8pm UK time on Tuesday, 30 September, at Stamford Bridge.
UK coverage is live on TNT Sports with streaming via Discovery+, and Chelsea will run Matchday Live with audio commentary, minute-by-minute updates and post-match highlights from midnight on the club app and website.
Benfica are now managed by former Chelsea boss José Mourinho after Bruno Lage was dismissed following a shock defeat to Qarabag.
Chelsea list key absences including Cole Palmer with a groin issue and depleted centre-back options with Wesley Fofana and Tosin Adarabioyo unavailable.
Benfica report injury concerns for Bruma (Achilles) and long-term knee recoveries for Manu Silva and Alexander Bah, while Chelsea enter the tie off a 3-1 loss at Bayern and recent league defeats to Manchester United and Brighton.