Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid Free Live Streaming Online and TV Telecast of UEFA Champions League 2026-27 in India

The European football elite kick off their 2026-27 UEFA Champions League campaigns this week, and among the standout fixtures of Matchday 1 is a captivating encounter between English giants Liverpool and Spanish stalwarts Atletico Madrid. The Reds welcome Diego Simeone's men to Anfield today, Wednesday, September 9, 2026, for what promises to be an enthralling battle as both sides look to establish early dominance in the new league phase format. The match is scheduled to begin at 3:00 p.m. ET (12:30 AM IST), with Italian referee Davide Massa in charge. UCL 2026–27: Erling Haaland Double Fires Enzo Maresca’s Manchester City to Winning Start.

Match Preview and Recent Form

Under new manager Andoni Iraola, Liverpool have had a mixed start to their domestic Premier League season, remaining unbeaten with one win and two draws, but are still seeking consistent control in matches. They have shown their attacking prowess, scoring twice in all three of their league outings so far.

Atletico Madrid, led by the experienced Diego Simeone, have also experienced an inconsistent beginning to their La Liga campaign, recording two wins, one draw, and one defeat. Despite this, they have been potent in front of goal, bagging two or more goals in three of their four league matches. UCL 2026-27: Kylian Mbappe, Valverde Score As Jose Mourinho's Real Madrid Clinch 2-1 Win Over Inter Milan.

This clash marks the sixth meeting between the two clubs this decade, with a memorable 3-2 victory for Liverpool in last season's Champions League opener at Anfield after conceding an early lead. Historically, Liverpool boast an impressive record in their Champions League home openers, having never lost, with 10 wins and two draws from 12 such fixtures.

Live Streaming and TV Telecast Details

For Indian viewers, Sony Pictures Network (SPN) holds the exclusive broadcast rights for the UEFA Champions League until the 2026-27 season. Fans can tune into the live telecast on various channels under the Sony Sports Network, including SONY TEN 1, SONY TEN 2, SONY TEN 3, SONY TEN 4, or SONY TEN 5. Konstantinos Karetsas Injury: Borussia Dortmund Midfielder Hospitalised After Collapsing On-Field in UCL 2026–27 Match.

For those preferring to stream the action online, SonyLIV will provide comprehensive live streaming coverage of the match. Additionally, JioTV subscribers can also access the live stream as JioTV has inherited non-exclusive streaming rights for the Champions League in India from 2024-25 to 2026-27, functioning as a premium content partner of Sony Sports Network.

As the 2026-27 UEFA Champions League season gets underway, this encounter at Anfield promises to set a high standard for the competition. Both Liverpool and Atletico Madrid will be eager to secure a crucial three points to kickstart their European ambitions in what is sure to be a thrilling contest.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Sep 09, 2026 11:20 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).