How to watch the Europa League live

How to watch the Europa League live

Thursday nights are Europa nights once again

The 2022-23 Europa League is still in the group stages, but there’s already been some great matches so far.

Despite not having the same prestige as the Champions League, the Europa League is a title every team that’s involved will want to win. That’s especially true for Man Utd and Arsenal, who have endured a few trophy-less seasons recently.

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The two English sides are favourites for the competition, but the road to Budapest next May won’t be an easy one. Fenerbahce, Rennes, Real Sociedad and PSV all represent strong competition for the title. We also shouldn’t forget about the third-placed Champions League sides, which drop down to the Europa League for the knockout stages.

The latter may include last season’s finalists – Eintracht Frankfurt and Rangers. With every match broadcast live, there’s plenty of great action to look forward to. Here’s everything you need to know.

Europa League fixtures

The penultimate round of Europa League fixtures takes place today, with all 16 games available to watch live in the UK.

Thu 27 Oct

  • PSV Eindhoven vs Arsenal – KO 5.45pm – BT Sport 2
  • Man Utd vs Sheriff Tiraspol – KO 8pm – BT Sport 1/Ultimate
  • AEK Larnaca vs Dynamo Kyiv – KO 5.45pm – BT Sport (online only)
  • FC Zurich vs Bodo/Glimt – KO 5.45pm – BT Sport (online only)
  • Fenerbahce vs Rennes – KO 5.45pm – BT Sport 6
  • Lazio vs FC Midtylland – KO 5.45pm – BT Sport 5
  • Ludogorets vs Real Betis – KO 5.45pm – BT Sport (online only)
  • Malmo vs Union Saint-Gilloise – KO 5.45pm – BT Sport (online only)
  • Union Berlin vs Braga – KO 5.45pm – BT Sport (online only)
  • Red Star Belgrade vs Trabzonspor – KO 8pm – BT Sport (online only)
  • Ferencvaros vs Monaco – KO 8pm – BT Sport 6
  • HJK Helsinki vs Roma – KO 8pm – BT Sport 5
  • Nantes vs FK Qarabag – KO 8pm – BT Sport (online only)
  • Omonia Nicosia vs Real Sociedad – KO 8pm – BT Sport (online only)
  • SC Freiburg vs Olympiacos – KO 8pm – BT Sport (online only)
  • Sturm Graz vs Feyenoord – KO 8pm – BT Sport (online only)

For more information, head to the UEFA website to see a full guide to the Europa League fixtures and results.

How to watch the Europa League in the UK

BT Sport has exclusive rights to the Europa League in the UK, so you’ll need an active subscription in order to start watching live. If you don’t want to pay, your only option is to wait for highlights to become available on the BT Sport YouTube channel. However, you will be able to watch the final free of charge.

There are a few options when it comes to signing up to BT Sport, firstly by combining it with BT Broadband. Put your postcode into the website to see what deals are available.

On the TV side, prices start at £16 per month for the duration of a 24-month contract, plus £39.99 upfront. In exchange, you’ll get all the BT Sport channels and BoxNation, alongside Freeview, AMC and a recordable TV box with 300 hours of storage space.

You can also just use the BT Sport app (£16pm) – it works on mobile, tablet, smart TV and console – or  buy the Monthly Pass for £25pm. If your device supports it, you’ll still be able to watch in up to 4K HDR quality.

Sky customers can get BT Sport added to their existing contract from £29.99 with £20 upfront. BT used to offer a combined packaged with Sky Sports via Now, but it’s now only available in Ireland.

How to watch the Europa League outside the UK

BT Sport is geo-restricted, meaning you can only officially watch its coverage if you’re based in the UK.

A workaround is available if you’re outside this region, but we’d encourage you to find the the local broadcaster first – especially if you’re based there permanently. That’s CBS Sports (via Paramount+) in the US, Stan Sport in Australia or Sony Pictures Networks in the Indian subcontinent.

However, if you already have an active UK subscription, we’d recommend accessing the BT Sport stream using a VPN. This will allow you to still appear as if you’re in the UK and retain access to channels, and it’s completely legal. 

NordVPN is one of our top recommendations, but you can check out our best VPN chart, which shows you some of the best services for accessing UK content from abroad.

If you’re only planning on using the VPN for the football, you might also want to consider a free VPN. Nearly all will have a UK server, but there may be strict data limits. 

Want more football? Here’s how to watch the Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup and Carabao Cup.