Athletic Club will be eyeing a date with destiny on home turf as it faces an inconsistent Man United on Thursday in this UEFA Europa League semifinal.
Below, we’ll outline the best live TV streaming services to use to watch the game as it happens wherever you are in the world, and how to use a VPN if they’re not available where you are.
Currently in the top five in Spain’s La Liga, Ernesto Valverde’s men come into this last-four clash with the added incentive of knowing that the final will be held at their home ground, San Mames in Bilbao, the venue for today’s first leg.
Man United’s poor season, meanwhile, was somewhat salvaged by a stirring injury triumph over Olympique Lyonnais in the quarterfinals. But the pressure is still on manager Ruben Amorim to get a win here and convince fans that he remains the right man to oversee their much-needed rebuild.
Athletic Club hosts Manchester United on Thursday, May 1, at San Mamés Barria in Bilbao, Spain. Kickoff is set for 9 p.m. CET local time in Spain. That means it’s 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 Athletic Club vs. Man Utd in 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 Europa League.
How to watch every UEFA Europa League 2024/25 game online from anywhere using a VPN
If you’re traveling abroad and want to keep up with all the Europa League action 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 Athletic Bilbao vs. Man United in the UK
TNT Sports has the rights to broadcast Europa League fixtures in the UK, and this match will be shown live today on TNT Sports 1.
Livestream Athletic Club vs. Man United in Canada
If you want to stream Europa League games live in Canada, you’ll need to subscribe to DAZN Canada. The service has exclusive broadcast rights to the tournament this season.
Livestream Athletic Bilbao vs. Man United in Australia
Football fans Down Under can watch Europa League matches on streaming service Stan Sport, which has exclusive rights to show this tournament live in Australia this season.
Quick tips for streaming UEFA Europa League matches using a VPN
- With four variables at play — your ISP, browser, video streaming provider and VPN — your experience and success when streaming Europa 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.