It’s a mouth-watering UEFA Champions League semifinal first-leg contest at the Lluís Companys Olympic Stadium on Wednesday, as in-form Barcelona host an Inter Milan team suffering a recent wobble in results.
Below, we’ll outline the best live TV streaming services to watch the game as it happens, wherever you are in the world, and how to use a VPN if it’s unavailable where you are.
Currently 4 points clear at the top of Spain’s La Liga and riding high after a chaotic Copa del Rey final victory over eternal rivals Real Madrid on Sunday, Barcelona remain on course for a treble. The Catalan giants eased past Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League quarterfinals and turn their focus to this semifinal clash looking to maintain their momentum.
They now face an Inter team that eliminated Bayern Munich in the previous round of the UCL but has since seen its own treble hopes collapse. A 3-0 defeat to city rivals AC Milan in last week’s Coppa Italia semifinal has compounded consecutive Serie A losses that have seen them lose ground to Napoli in the title race in Italy.
Barcelona host Inter Milan on Wednesday, April 30, at the Lluís Companys Olympic Stadium in this first leg of this Champions League semifinal. Kickoff is set for 9 p.m. CET local time in Spain. That makes it an 8 p.m. BST start in the UK, a 3 p.m. ET or 12 p.m. PT kickoff in the US and Canada, and a 5 a.m. AEST start in Australia on Friday morning.
Livestream Barcelona vs. Inter Milanin the US
American soccer fans can stream every fixture of this season’s tournament via Paramount Plus, which has exclusive live English-language broadcast rights in the US for the UEFA Champions League.
How to watch every UEFA Champions League 2024-25 game online from anywhere using a VPN
If you’re traveling abroad and want to watch UCL matches while away from home, a VPN can help enhance your privacy and security when streaming.
It encrypts your traffic and prevents your internet service provider from throttling your speeds. VPNs are legal in many countries, including the US and Canada, and can be used for legitimate purposes such as improving online privacy and security. They can also be helpful when connecting to public Wi-Fi networks while traveling, adding an extra layer of protection for your devices and logins.
However, some streaming services may have policies restricting VPN usage to access region-specific content. If you’re considering a VPN for streaming, check the platform’s terms of service to ensure compliance.
If you choose to use a VPN, follow the provider’s installation instructions, ensuring you’re connected securely and in compliance with applicable laws and service agreements. Some streaming platforms may block access when a VPN is detected, so verifying if your streaming subscription allows VPN usage is crucial.
Livestream Barcelona vs. Inter Milanin the UK
TNT Sports broadcasts the majority of Champions League games in the UK, with this match set to be shown live on TNT Sports 1 and TNT Sports 1 HD channels.
Livestream Barcelona vs. Inter Milanin Canada
If you want to stream UCL games live in Canada, you’ll need to subscribe to DAZN Canada. The service has exclusive broadcast rights to the Champions League this season.
Livestream Barcelona vs. Inter Milanin Australia
Football fans Down Under can watch UCL matches on streaming service Stan Sport, which has exclusive rights to show the Champions League live in Australia this season.
Quick tips for streaming UEFA Champions League matches using a VPN
- With four variables at play — your ISP, browser, video streaming provider and VPN — your experience and success when streaming Champions League games may vary.
- If you don’t see your desired location as a default option for ExpressVPN, try using the «search for city or country» option.
- If you’re having trouble getting the game after you’ve turned on your VPN and set it to the correct viewing area, there are two things you can try to fix quickly. First, log into your streaming service subscription account and make sure the address registered for the account is an address in the correct viewing area. If not, you may need to change the physical address on file with your account. Second, some smart TVs — like Roku — don’t have VPN apps you can install directly on the device itself. Instead, you’ll have to install the VPN on your router or the mobile hotspot you’re using (like your phone) so that any device on its Wi-Fi network now appears in the correct viewing location.
- All of the VPN providers we recommend have helpful instructions on their main site for quickly installing the VPN on your router. In some cases with smart TV services, after you install a cable network’s sports app, you’ll be asked to verify a numeric code or click a link sent to your email address on file for your smart TV. This is where having a VPN on your router will also help since both devices will appear to be in the correct location.
- Remember, browsers can often give away a location despite using a VPN, so be sure you’re using a privacy-first browser to log into your services. We normally recommend Brave.
