How to watch Europa League in the UK: TV Channels, Live Stream, Previews & more

Tonight we learn who will be in the Quarter Finals of the Europa League with four British teams remaining in the competition. Where can you watch the matches, and what can you expect from them?

by Craig Humpage
Football Writer, Sporticos
Published on Thursday 18 March 2021

In recent years the Europa League has grown in significance for many big clubs. What used to be seen as a small time competition is now rightly considered a worthy challenge for most. Those big, historic clubs in the Premier League and Scotland that may be struggling to qualify for the UEFA Champions League by conventional means can see it as an excellent route back to the European top table. It can also be a good opportunity for some of these clubs to win a major trophy, which is never something to be sniffed at. The reputation of the Europa League being the ugly sister to the UCL is certainly being worn away and more and more fans are becoming interested, especially at this late stage of the tournament.

But how can I watch Europa League matches in the UK?

Fear not. We have all the information you need about when and where to watch all of tonight's matches on live TV or online live stream. BT Sport has exclusive access to the Europa League on these shores and here we will tell you how you can go about getting one of their packages and watching some fantastic football tonight in whatever way you find most convenient.

How to watch UEFA Europa League on live TV with BT Sport

You can enjoy a range of sports, most importantly football, including the Europa League on TV in the UK with BT Sport. There are a number of different packages to choose from. Existing BT Broadband customers can add a package to their contract for as little as an extra £15 per month or new ones can get internet and TV packages for just £39.99 per month. Their "Big Sport" package includes every sport channel and even Sky Sports channels through the Now TV pass. These types of deals are also available to people with Sky, Talk Talk and Virgin. For those who want live football without all the other hassle, there is the monthly pass, which provides every sport channel for only £25 per month. Whatever route you take, whatever TV channel you prefer, BT has you covered when it comes to live football.

Click here to check out what's on offer, including the monthly pass and other packages.

What time are my team playing?

The table below shows exactly when each game kicks off and on what channel you can watch. All of these games will also be available via live stream, more on that later.

Preview: Arsenal vs Olympiakos (Agg: 3-1)

Arsenal will come into this game on cloud nine and supremely confident after beating their arch rivals Spurs in their last outing, and without their star player Pierre Emerick Aubameyang no less. The Gunner's captain may return tonight after missing the derby due to disciplinary reasons. Mikel Arteta will however be without Bukayo Saka due to a hamstring problem. The visitors are 16 points clear at the top of the Greek League and so can dedicate all of their might to this fixture. Sokratis is expected to return to the Emirates in a makeshift defensive partnership with Yann M'Vila as the midfielder covers for injured players. Full strength or not, the Greeks won't give themselves much of a chance here but as you know, anything can happen in a one off European tie.

Preview: Dinamo Zagreb vs Spurs (Agg: 0-2)

Spurs will be a little shell-shocked no doubt after their defeat at the hands of their local rivals, but they should be in no danger of a capitulation here. Dinamo Zagreb, while technically sound, offered very little in the first leg and Harry Kane's double has put the London side in pole position. Son Heung-min was brought off through injury against Arsenal and while that may be troubling in the grand scheme of things, they have more than enough possible replacements for this tie. If any calamity is in the air, it is more likely to come from the Croats as their Head Coach Zoran Mamic resigned this week after being sent to prison for four years for a fraud convicton. Jose Mourinho will be very confident of reaching the last eight and perhaps even have an eye on the Europa League final.

Preview: AC Milan vs Manchester United (Agg: 1-1)

This is the pick of the bunch in the last 16. As the first leg score showed, these two are evenly matched and if I had to watch one game it would be this one. For the hosts, their icon Zlatan Ibrahimovic may only make the bench as he recovers from a thigh problem. However, they can welcome back Theo Hernandez to the side. Paul Pogba is supposedly fit and may make an appearance for United. If he does, he will have to battle with the enigmatic Franck Kessie in midfield who bossed the first encounter. There is quality all over the pitch for both sides, some on the bench, some in the starting 11 - this is definitely the one to keep an eye on.

Preview: Rangers v Slavia Prague (Agg: 1-1)

Steven Gerrard has already achieved so much by breaking Celtic's monopoly on the Scottish Premiership title and bringing the glory days back to Ibrox but can he take it one step further and guide Rangers into the quarter finals of a European competition for the first time in 13 years, and maybe even start them dreaming about a final? They underwhelmed going forward in the away leg but they were solid and brought a point home against a dangerous opponent - one dangerous enough to knock out Premier League high flyers Leicester City. Rangers will hope that their imperious home record - only one defeat in 23 at home in Europe - can see them through, but they won't take Slavia lightly. The Scots will still be without club captain James Tavernier through injury and Ryan Jack may not make it back in time either. Slavia Prague don't have many injury or suspension issues and will be at full strength and hoping to cause problems and play some good football like they did last time.

How to watch UEFA Europa League online via Live Stream

While you can watch all of these games on live TV, you may also prefer an online option. Well BT Sport have you covered with live streaming available for all these matches.

Football fans don't need to miss any Europa League matches when they add their app into the mix. You don't need to be tied to the sofa. You can enjoy all the action anywhere in your home or on-the-go with your favourite devices by live streaming. Whatever channel you need, you can stream it. All you need is an internet connection and a subscription to BT Sport. It's compatible with things like smart TVs, laptops, Apple or Android mobile devices like smartphones, tablets and much more. Sign in and start today. Terms and conditions apply.

Click here to find out more about how to watch football live streams with BT Sport.

What does "Digital Exclusive" mean?

If a game is on "Digital Exclusive", it means you can only watch it with a live stream on the BT app, but that's easy to do. For example, Villarreal v Dynamo Kiev and Young Boys v Ajax are available exclusively online via live stream tonight. There is no extra cost. If you have BT Sport, simply download their app onto whatever device you prefer and you can start streaming these games. Every match involving the British clubs will be on live TV but if you prefer to watch these, you know what to do.

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