Barry Ferguson and his Rangers side will be hoping the intimidating atmosphere of Ibrox can help them secure an early advantage against a high-flying Athletic Bilbao in the first encounter of their 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.
While Rangers have all but conceded the Scottish Premier League title to Glasgow rivals Celtic, the Bears remain in the hunt for European glory, having held their nerve to claim an impressive win on penalties over Jose Mourinhio’s José Mourinho’s Fenerbahçe in the last round.
Bilbao are meanwhile having a superb season domestically, with Ernesto Valverde’s team currently in fourth in La Liga having lost just four times in 30 matches domestically.
The spoils for the eventual winner of this two-legged fixture is a place in the semi-finals against either Lyon or Manchester United.
Rangers host Athletic Club on Thursday, April 10, at Ibrox Park in Glasgow. Kickoff is set for 8 p.m. BST local time in the UK. That means it’s a 3 p.m. ET or 12 p.m. PT start in the US and Canada, and a 5 a.m. AEST kickoff in Australia on Friday morning.
Livestream Rangers vs. Athletic Bilbao 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 Rangers vs. Athletic Bilbao 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 2.
Livestream Rangers vs. Athletic Club 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 Rangers vs. Athletic Bilbao 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.