The UEFA Champions League is underway, and coverage is not limited to Europe. Most countries have at least one channel or streaming service covering the games. You may have followed the competition from the start, or you might only be here for the final games. Either way, this guide will list where to watch UEFA Champions League matches, including for free.
We’ve listed the complete Champions League schedule to ensure you don’t miss a game. We’ve also listed where you can stream the matches in different countries. Though the tournament might be on a service you subscribe to, you may not necessarily be able to stream it in your country.
For instance, you can watch all the games on Paramount+, but only in the U.S. With some services, you can use a VPN (Virtual private network) to access the matches. We’ll touch on this more later, but if you want a quick recommendation, ExpressVPN is the best VPN to use.
Fixtures: Europa League Semi-Final & Final Schedule
Here are all the details for the upcoming final UEFA Europa League matches, including U.S. kick-off times and the stadiums where the matches will take place. We have more information further down on where you can stream each match for free with the help of a VPN.
Quick Recap: Europa League Quarter-Finals (Liverpool vs Atalanta & More)
The Europa League’s quarterfinals saw an all-Italian standoff that left AC Milan defeated, and saw Liverpool, West Ham and Benfica leave the tournament behind.
Atalanta triumphed over Liverpool in the first leg with a 3-nil win, but Liverpool’s 1-nil victory in the second leg wasn’t enough to keep them in the competition. Marseille and Benfica were locked in a 2-2 draw after their two games, but Marseille took the win from penalties after extra time.
Roma defeated fellow Italian team AC Milan with an aggregate score of 3-1, and it’s the same story for Bayer Leverkusen and West Ham, with Leverkusen winning 3-1.
Where to Watch Europa League Matches in the USA & Abroad
In this section, we’ll explain which networks have the exclusive rights to air the Europa League games in different countries. If you want to watch the games for free, then there are some free trials available. Otherwise, skip to the next section to find where you can stream them for free online with some of the best VPNs for streaming sports.
Can I Watch the Europa League for Free?
Aside from using a free trial with one of the services mentioned above, there are a few options for watching the final Europa League matches for free. That said, they’re country-specific services, so you’ll need to use a VPN to access them unless you’re in the country. Here’s a table showing you exactly where to watch each game.
| Match | Service | Country Server Needed |
| Marseille vs Atalanta (May 2) | ORF 1 | Austria |
| Roma vs Leverkusen (May 2) | ServusTV | Austria |
| Leverkusen vs Roma (May 9) | ServusTV | Austria |
| Atalanta vs Marseille (May 9) | Rai 1 | Italy |
| Final: TBD vs TBD | ServusTV, ORF 1 or Rai 1 | Austria or Italy |
How to Watch the Europa League Free Online With a VPN
Use the following steps to livestream the remaining Europa League games. These steps are an example. You can change them slightly to suit the service or network you need to access — just change the country server to the correct one. Plus, if you’re streaming for free, remember that you can use a VPN’s money-back guarantee to get a refund when you’re done.
- Download and Install the VPN
Go to ExpressVPN’s website (or another VPN’s website) and choose a plan. Long-term plans work out the cheapest and there’s a money-back guarantee you can fall back on too.
- Download the VPN App
Download and install the VPN app on your device. Launch the app and then log in to your account.
- Connect to a Server
Connect to a server where the live stream you want is available, such as Austria or Italy.
- Watch the UEFA Europa League Online
Click on the relevant game on the ServusTV, ORF or Rai 1 TV and start streaming the Europa League.
The Best VPNs to Stream the Europa League: Stream Soccer from Anywhere
If you need a VPN to access any of the final Europa League games, we’ve got three recommendations for you. All of these options can access the streaming options we’ve mentioned easily and have the relevant country servers needed.
There are some reputable free VPNs available, such as privadovpn, but the free servers available are not located in the countries with free streaming available. That said, if you’re outside the U.S. and want to access your Paramount+ account, PrivadoVPN has a free U.S. server and 10GB of free data per month. Read our full PrivadoVPN review.
1. ExpressVPN
ExpressVPN is the go-to VPN for any kind of streaming, especially because of its unblocking ability.
If you truly want a hassle-free soccer streaming session, ExpressVPN is without a doubt the best option. Its fast speeds mean you won’t suffer from buffering or poor resolution, and its easy-to-use app will help you get set up quickly. Whichever streaming service or network you stream from, ExpressVPN will be able to unblock it, and its large server network will allow you to access the best options.
ExpressVPN’s high cost does leave us grumbling with frustration, but then you do get top-quality service, so it’s worth it. If you’re not convinced, you can make use of the 30-day money-back guarantee. Our ExpressVPN review goes over more reasons why we like it.
ExpressVPN Plans
2. NordVPN
NordVPN has the fastest VPN speeds, unblocks streaming services and has cheap long-term plans.
If ExpressVPN’s price is a little too high for you, consider NordVPN. It’s almost on par with ExpressVPN, there are just a few areas where it falls short, such as its user-friendliness. NordVPN’s interactive map allows you to easily pick a server — and there are more than 100 countries to choose from — but the mobile version feels cramped and can be hard to navigate.
Still, it can easily access streaming services and has the fastest speeds available. Just keep in mind that the only way to benefit from its lower cost is to sign up for a long-term plan — the monthly plan is no better. Like ExpressVPN, there’s a 30-day money-back guarantee. You can read our NordVPN review for more details.
Basic
- *The prices are charged in the first billing cycle only. Renewal prices vary.
- Unlimited GB
- 6
- Yes
Plus
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- Unlimited GB
- 6
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Complete
- *The prices are charged in the first billing cycle only. Renewal prices vary.
- Unlimited GB
- 6
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3. Surfshark
Surfshark has cheap long-term plans and allows unlimited devices to connect to the service.
We also recommend Surfshark for streaming. Similarly to our first two picks, it has servers in 100 countries, fast speeds, excellent unblocking ability and has a beginner-friendly app. One feature it offers that the others lack is the ability to connect as many devices as you like. With no limit, your friends can watch the finals with ease too.
Like NordVPN, Surfshark’s affordability is within its long-term plans and the monthly price is high. Once again, there’s a 30-day money-back guarantee. Our Surfshark review explains more about the service.
Surfshark Starter
- Unlimited GB bandwidth,
Unlimited devices,
Secure VPN,
Ad blocker,
Cookie pop-up blocker.
Plans renew: $185.40 for one year, $370.80 for two years - Unlimited GB
- Unlimited
- Yes
Surfshark One
- Everything in Starter, plus
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- Unlimited
Surfshark One+
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- Unlimited
Europa League History
The Europa League was first established in 1971 but was originally known as the UEFA Cup. In 2008, the tournament was rebranded to what we now know as the UEFA Europa League.
The first final saw two English clubs, Wolverhampton Wanderers and Tottenham Hotspur, go head-to-head, with Tottenham taking the trophy home. Since then, English and Italian teams have won multiple times, but Spain has the highest number of wins.
The annual European competition sits behind the UEFA Champions League and allows teams that didn’t make it to the Champions League to play for a different trophy. Teams that don’t make it into the Europa League have a chance at participating in the Europa Conference League.
In the UEFA world, there’s more than just the Europa League. Just above it is the UEFA Championship League, and then there’s the UEFA Europa Conference League. There’s also the UEFA Nations League, which is a biennial competition. We’ll give you a quick run-down of where you can watch them here.
Final Thoughts
We hope this guide has helped you understand all the different places you can stream the Europa League — and for free. While Paramount+ holds the rights to all UEFA events in the U.S., you can still tune in to free live streams on the internet with the help of a VPN.
Which team do you think will win the Europa League? Where will you stream the final matches? Will you need to use a VPN? If you do, which VPN will you pick? Let us know in the comment section and, as always, thank you for reading.
FAQ: UEFA Europa League
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Paramount Plus is the home of the Europa League and other UEFA tournaments in the U.S. Other services have the rights to it outside the U.S., and you can even watch it for free on some network sites, such as ServusTV and ORF in Austria, and Rai 1 in Italy. However, you’ll need to use a VPN if you’re not in the country.
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Yes, you can tune in to select Europa League games on CBS and Spanish language channels like TUDN, Univision and UniMas.
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The Europa League is on ESPN in Latin America.
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It’s on CBS in the U.S., as well as Spanish language channels such as UniMas, Univision and TUDN.