AEK vs Real Madrid, 5:45pm Wed. Live on TNT Sports 3 & HBO Max.
Live Streaming is available on selected events. This fixture is not currently scheduled for Live Streaming. To use the Live Streaming service you will need to be logged in and have a funded account or to have placed a bet in the last 24 hours. Geo location and live streaming rules apply.
Live Streaming is available on selected events. This fixture is not currently scheduled for Live Streaming. To use the Live Streaming service you will need to be logged in and have a funded account or to have placed a bet in the last 24 hours. Geo location and live streaming rules apply.
How to Watch AEK Athens vs Real Madrid Live Stream in the UK
TNT Sports 3 is showing AEK Athens against Real Madrid live in the UK on Wednesday 4 November 2026, with HBO Max carrying the match online. Kick-off is at 5:45pm GMT, while television coverage is scheduled to begin at 5:30pm.
TNT Sports 9 is also included in the UK channel listings. If you already receive TNT Sports through your television package, select either channel carrying the fixture. Otherwise, HBO Max offers online viewing with an eligible sports subscription.
Some online bookmakers may add live streaming for eligible active customers closer to kick-off, so check your provider before the match begins. This option is strictly 18+. Geo-location restrictions and live-streaming terms apply.
Real Madrid arrive in Athens having won all three of their opening Champions League matches under José Mourinho. AEK have three points from three games. The 5:45pm start also means this match begins more than two hours before Wednesday’s main 8pm Champions League fixtures.
TV Info: What Channel Is AEK Athens vs Real Madrid On?
TNT Sports 3 is the main UK channel, with TNT Sports 9 also carrying the match. Coverage on TNT Sports 3 begins at 5:30pm, giving viewers approximately 15 minutes of build-up before kick-off.
The game requires a television package containing the relevant TNT Sports channels. Not every basic entertainment subscription includes them, so check your current package rather than assuming the match will appear in your normal channel selection.
Fenerbahce against Liverpool also kicks off at 5:45pm on Wednesday, but that match is assigned to TNT Sports 1. Real Madrid supporters should select TNT Sports 3 or 9.
AEK Athens vs Real Madrid Streaming Apps and Device Guide
Use HBO Max on your phone or tablet, or open its web player on a computer. Sign in with an account that includes TNT Sports and select AEK Athens against Real Madrid from Wednesday’s Champions League fixtures.
On a compatible smart TV, the HBO Max app offers another way to watch. Supporters who already subscribe to TNT Sports through their television company should check whether their package also includes online viewing.
The match’s earlier kick-off is worth remembering if you’re accustomed to Real Madrid’s evening European fixtures. Look for the 5:45pm match rather than waiting for the later Champions League broadcasts.
Can You Cast AEK Athens vs Real Madrid to a TV?
If the app supports Chromecast or AirPlay on your equipment, start the match on your phone or tablet and select your television using the casting control. Both devices need to be on the same Wi-Fi network.
Alternatively, use the HBO Max app directly on a compatible smart TV or tune into TNT Sports 3 through your existing television package.
Watching AEK Athens vs Real Madrid While Travelling
If you’re abroad, check which broadcaster shows the game where you are. Your UK sports subscription may not carry identical Champions League matches overseas.
Kick-off is at 7:45pm in Athens, two hours later than the UK. Supporters in Spain should use the 6:45pm CET start.
Live Audio, Highlights and Match Replay
Real Madrid’s club television service carries club media coverage, including Mourinho’s pre-match press conference from Athens. That media briefing is separate from the live match shown on TNT Sports.
For highlights after full-time, check the broadcaster’s Champions League video library and the clubs’ match coverage. Short highlights should not be confused with a complete 90-minute replay.
There’s no established match-specific radio commentary service or confirmed full-match replay release time.
Manager Head-to-Head Stats
Career draws
Career defeats
Points per match
José Mourinho has managed 1,257 matches, winning 780 and drawing 252. Since taking charge at Real Madrid in July 2026, he has recorded 12 victories from 14 matches, with a preferred 4-2-3-1 formation.
His career record spans several European leagues. The Madrid appointment represents another spell at the Spanish club for a manager whose overall win rate stands at 62%.
Key Player Stats
Stavros Pilios — 1 goal
Răzvan Marin — 1 goal
Lovro Majer — 1 goal
Kylian Mbappé — 3 goals
Arda Güler — 1 goal
Endrick — 1 goal
Federico Valverde — 1 goal
Mbappé has scored three Champions League goals, matching the combined total of AEK’s three named scorers. Madrid’s other contributors include Yan Diomande, who has also scored once.
Team Key Stats
Real Madrid have scored 10 goals in three Champions League matches, compared with AEK’s three. Mourinho’s side have registered seven assists and average 48.7% possession.
AEK have conceded eight goals but kept one clean sheet. Madrid have conceded five without recording a shutout across their opening three European matches.
Quick Facts
OPAP Arena, Athens
AEK Athens vs Real Madrid Kick-Off and TV Details
| Fixture | AEK Athens vs Real Madrid |
|---|---|
| Competition | UEFA Champions League, League Phase Matchday 4 |
| Date | Wednesday 4 November 2026 |
| UK kick-off | 5:45pm GMT |
| Greek kick-off | 7:45pm EET |
| Venue | OPAP Arena, Athens |
| UK TV channels | TNT Sports 3 and TNT Sports 9 |
| Online live stream | HBO Max with an eligible TNT Sports package |
| TV coverage starts | 5:30pm GMT on TNT Sports 3 |
Streaming Troubleshooting
If HBO Max starts buffering, refresh the player, restart the app and check your connection. If AEK against Madrid doesn’t appear, confirm your package includes TNT Sports and look under Wednesday’s early Champions League fixtures.
Sign in before the 5:30pm build-up. Online streams can run slightly behind the pictures on television, so avoid checking live score alerts if you don’t want incidents revealed early.
AEK Athens vs Real Madrid Live Stream FAQ
What channel is AEK Athens vs Real Madrid on in the UK?
TNT Sports 3 and TNT Sports 9 are showing the match, with the main TNT Sports 3 programme starting at 5:30pm GMT.
Where can I watch AEK Athens vs Real Madrid online?
HBO Max carries the match with an eligible TNT Sports package. Some bookmakers may add streaming nearer kick-off for eligible active customers, strictly 18+, subject to geo-location restrictions and live-streaming terms.
What time does AEK Athens vs Real Madrid kick off?
Kick-off is at 5:45pm GMT on Wednesday 4 November 2026, which is 7:45pm local time in Athens.
Can I watch AEK Athens vs Real Madrid on a smart TV?
Use TNT Sports 3 or 9 through your television package, or open HBO Max on a compatible smart TV.
When does AEK Athens vs Real Madrid TV coverage begin?
TNT Sports 3 is scheduled to begin its live programme at 5:30pm GMT, 15 minutes before kick-off.
