Atletico Madrid vs. Manchester United: How to Watch the Champions League Match for Free

Atletico Madrid will host Manchester United on Oct. 13 at 3 p.m. ET for Matchday 2 of the 2026 Champions League. The match, taking place at the Estadio Metropolitano in Madrid, Spain, will be streamed exclusively in the United States on Paramount+.

Both teams are entering the game with differing recent performances. Atletico Madrid is still seeking its first Champions League victory of the season, having lost its opening match. However, the team has been strong in domestic play, winning all four of its Liga matches since its early September Champions League debut. In contrast, Manchester United began its Champions League campaign with a decisive 4-0 win against Sabah but has since recorded two wins and two losses in its Premier League fixtures.

Fans in the U.S. can watch the Atletico Madrid vs. Manchester United match by subscribing to Paramount+. The streaming service offers two plans: an ad-supported plan for $8.99 per month and an ad-free plan for $13.99 per month. Both plans include access to all Champions League football. A seven-day free trial of the ad-free plan is available for new subscribers who sign up through Amazon Prime Video add-on subscriptions.

This match is part of a busy schedule for Matchday 2 of the 2026-27 UEFA Champions League. Other games scheduled for October 13 include Lens vs. Sporting CP and Sabah vs. Slavia Praha, both at 12:45 p.m. ET. Matches on October 14 include Feyenoord vs. Como and LASK vs. Liverpool at 12:45 p.m. ET, with several games at 3 p.m. ET, including Manchester City vs. PSG.