Chelsea vs RB Salzburg live stream: how to watch Champions League online and on TV, team news as Graham Potter takes the reins

Graham Potter will be in the home dug out for the first time at Stamford Bridge on this evening as Chelsea take on RB Salzburg for this Champions League Group E tie. The clash marks the Blues first action since their shock sacking of Thomas Tuchel last week, despite the German leading Chelsea to glory in this tournament just 16 months ago.

The team sheets are in and Potter has named a starting line up that includes Mateo Kovacic, Jorginho and Mason Mount in midfield, with Kepa Arrizabalaga in goal and  Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang up front.

Salzbug's huge injury woes mean Strahinja Pavlovic is the only senior centre-back in the visitor's line up, while Malian forward Sekou Koita makes the bench despite doubts over his availability in the run up to this match.

Here's how to watch a Chelsea vs RB Salzburg live stream and catch the Champions League online, no matter where you are in the world.

Chelsea vs RB Salzburg live stream

Date: Wednesday, September 14

Kick-off time: 9pm CEST (local) / 8pm BST / 3pm ET / 12pm PT / 12.30am IST / 5am AEST / 7am NZST

Venue: Stamford Bridge, London

Live stream: BT Sport (UK) | Paramount Plus FREE trial  (US) | DAZN (CA) | Sony LIV (IN) | Stan Sport (AU) | Spark Sport (NZ)

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Tuchel was relieved of his duties just a day after Chelsea's woeful 1-0 defeat to Dinamo Zagreb in matchday one. Potter was installed just 24 hours later. All eyes will now be on the former Brighton man's team selection for this clash after some extra time on the training ground following the postponement of last Saturday's Premier League clash with local rivals Fulham.

Salzburg will be looking to reach the knockout stages once more after making their way out of the group stage of the Champions League for the first time last season. Matthias Jaissle's men come into this clash in good form, having won seven of their opening eight Austrian Bundesliga games so far this term. They registering a solid 1-1 draw at home to Italian champions AC Milan last week.

Follow our guide to get a Chelsea vs RB Salzburg live stream and watch the Champions League online from anywhere.

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How to watch Chelsea vs RB Salzburg: live stream UCL soccer in the US without cable

Soccer fans can watch Chelsea vs RB Salzburg on Paramount Plus in the US, with kick-off set for 3pm ET / 12pm PT early on Wednesday afternoon.

CBS is the official US broadcaster for the 2022/23 UCL season. Paramount Plus live streams the vast majority of games, while some fixtures are shown on CBS.

A subscription to Paramount Plus is available from just $4.99 a month for its ad-supported "essential" plan, or $9.99 per month for its ad-free tier.

The service also offers a FREE 7-day trial for new customers, meaning you can live stream Chelsea vs RB Salzburg and at least a few more games for nothing.

You can watch through a web browser or on the Paramount Plus app, which is available on most smart devices.

Outside of the US? If you're unable to access coverage because you're out of the country, consider using a VPN as outlined below - we rate ExpressVPN as the best of the best.

How to watch Chelsea vs RB Salzburg from outside your country

We've set out how you can live stream Chelsea vs RB Salzburg in a number of countries around the world. However, if you're away travelling for pleasure or for work, you probably won't be able to watch Champions League football like you normally would at home. This is the result of geo-blocking - best understood as digital borders that restrict certain services and content to specific parts of the world.

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How to watch a Chelsea vs RB Salzburg live stream in the UK

In the UK, BT Sport is providing exclusive live coverage of Chelsea vs RB Salzburg. Coverage starts at 7.15pm BST on BT Sport 3, ahead of an 8pm kick-off.

Don't forget that BT now has a £25 Monthly Pass, so you can get everything BT Sport has to offer without a long-term commitment.

The BT Sport app will let subscribers watch the game on any number of devices, including mobiles, tablets, consoles and smart TVs.

If you're currently outside the UK and want to watch the Champions League like you would at home, don't worry about geo-blocks on your account – simply grab a VPN and follow the instructions above to live stream the action.

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Chelsea vs RB Salzburg live stream: how to watch UCL soccer online in Canada

In Canada, soccer fans can watch Chelsea vs RB Salzburg on streaming service DAZN. Kick-off is scheduled for 3pm ET / 12pm PT on Wednesday.

DAZN costs just CA$24.99 a month or $199.99 a year. Not only do you get every single UCL game, but DAZN is also the Canadian streaming home of Europa League and EFL Championship soccer, Six Nations rugby and WTA tennis, not to mention it's also the place to watch every single NFL game this season.

It also comes with support for iOS, Android, Apple TV, Chromecast, Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Roku, Xbox One, PS4, and laptop/PC streaming (including Mac devices).

If you find yourself outside of Canada and want to watch the Champions League using your normal streaming service, don't worry – a good VPN is all you need to tune in just like you would home.

How to watch Chelsea vs RB Salzburg: live stream Champions League in Australia

Footie fans in Australia can watch Chelsea vs RB Salzburg on Stan Sport, but be warned that kick-off is set for 5am AEST on Thursday morning.

The streaming service is showing every single Champions League match ad-free, and it's also the place to watch the Europa League and Europa Conference League, international rugby and Formula E.

A subscription costs $10 per month (on top of a $10 Stan sub), but you can take advantage of a 7-day FREE trial.

If you're outside Australia and want to tune in to Stan Sport, you can use one of the top VPNs and watch the coverage from another country.

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How to watch Chelsea vs RB Salzburg: live stream Champions League in New Zealand

Football fans can watch Chelsea vs RB Salzburg on Spark Sport in New Zealand, with kick-off set for 7am NZST bright and early on Thursday morning.

Spark Sport offers a 7-day FREE trial so you can try before you buy, and once that expires, a subscription costs $24.99 per month, and includes every UCL game, plenty of Black Caps cricket action, Europa League football, the European Rugby Champions Cup, F1, MotoGP, NFL and WTA tennis.

Spark Sport is available via web browsers on your PC or Mac, plus Apple and Android mobile devices, Chromecast, Apple TV, selected Samsung, Sony, Panasonic and LG TVs, and select Freeview streamers.

Chelsea vs RB Salzburg: live stream Champions League online in India

Chelsea vs RB Salzburg is being shown on Sony Pictures Networks in India, with coverage stretching across TV and its over-the-top streaming service Sony LIV.

You can live stream Champions League games with a mobile-only plan, which costs Rs 599 for a year, or a LIV Premium plan, which costs Rs 999 for a year.

Anyone outside of India who wants to watch their home Champions League coverage can just pick up a good VPN and follow the instructions above to safely live stream the action.