What Channel is Benfica vs Villarreal Club Friendly Live on TV Today?

After starting with a disappointing 2-1 defeat to Flamengo, Benfica are looking to turn things around in their second pre-season friendly against Spanish side Villarreal. New manager Marco Silva, who left Fulham to replace the outgoing Jose Mourinho, won't be much impressed by the way his team has started their preparations for the new season.

Portuguese heavyweights SL Benfica finished third last season with zero defeats in the entirety of the league campaign, securing a UEFA Europa League spot. Their only trophy of the season was the Taça da Liga, where they defeated Sporting CP 8-7 on penalties.

After missing out on Champions League football, Marco Silva would aim to win the league once again and qualify for the top-tier European competition next season, while having a decent run in the Europa League as well.

Meanwhile, La Liga dark horses Villarreal CF qualified for this season's UEFA Champions League after finishing third behind one of the best clubs in the world currently, Real Madrid. Despite an inspiring run in the league, Marcelino left the club premises, and Iñigo Pérez was appointed as the new manager until 2029.

The 38-year-old Spaniard will want to test out the players at his disposal by implementing his tactics and ideas, which are comparatively new to the players in question, but the core team of ex-manager Marcelino is still present in this term, which is a positive sign.

The two teams have met only twice till now in history, with the first game ending in a 1-1 stalemate and the last one going in favour of El Submarino Amarillo in the 2005/06 UEFA Champions League.

Before the game commences, take a look at the useful guide on where to watch Benfica vs Villarreal.

Where to watch Benfica vs Villarreal: Live Streaming Options

Wondering where to watch Benfica vs Villarreal? We are here to address all your queries. Unfortunately, this friendly match will not have an official live stream or a TV broadcast anywhere in the world except in Portugal.

Fans can have a paid subscription to Benfica TV (BTV) if they want to catch the Benfica vs Villarreal live streaming in Portugal. ITV is carrying the TV broadcast for this match in that region. People from other regions need to have an active subscription to BTV and a VPN in order to watch the Benfica vs Villarreal live streaming.

Benfica vs Villarreal: Match Information

Location: Loulé, Algarve, Portugal

Stadium: Estádio do Algarve

Date: 17th July, 2026

Kick-Off Time (GMT): 6:45 PM

Referee: TBA

VAR Referee: TBA

Benfica vs Villarreal: Injuries

Villarreal will have to do without the services of Juan Foyth, who is still suffering from a cruciate ligament injury, while Benfica have a fully fit roster available.