Two sides with serious UEFA Champions League qualification ambitions will face off at the Stade de la Meinau on Friday as Strasbourg hosts Lyon in this hard-to-call clash in France’s Ligue 1.
Below, we’ll outline the best live TV streaming services to use to watch this game live wherever you are in the world, and how to use a VPN if they’re not available where you are.
Liam Rosenior’s Strasbourg has been in superb form since the tail end of 2024, and a win today for Le Racing would leave it just a point off fourth place in the standings.
Currently in fifth position, Lyon also remains in the hunt for a UCL place. However, its challenge for a coveted top-four spot is likely to be hampered by head coach Paulo Fonseca’s nine-month suspension from the dugout following an explosive confrontation with referee Benoit Millot during his team’s 2-1 victory over Brest earlier this month.
Strasbourg host Olympique Lyonnais on Friday, March 28, at the Stade de la Meinau, with kickoff set for 8:45 p.m. CET local time, making it a 7:45 p.m. GMT start in the UK, a 3:45 p.m. ET or 12:45 p.m. PT start in the US and Canada, and a 6:45 a.m. AEDT kickoff in Australia early on Saturday morning.
How to watch Strasbourg vs. Lyon in the US without cable
Saturday’s game is live on BeIN Sports, which holds broadcast rights for Ligue 1 matches in the US.
There are several options for watching BeIN. Several US cable and satellite TV providers offer the network as part of their channel lineups, including Dish Network, Optimum and Spectrum (the latter requiring a $7-a-month premium for the Sports View add-on).
If you’re a cord-cutter, there’s a whole host of streaming platforms that carry BeIN Sports.
On top of this, BeIN Sports Connect is the network’s standalone streaming platform. You can log in with your cable or streaming service credentials if your provider has BeIN in the package. This allows you to stream live matches and other programming on various devices (smartphones, tablets, laptops and so on).
Make sure to check if BeIN Sports is included in the specific package or plan you are considering, as it might be part of a sports bundle or require an additional subscription.
How to watch Ligue 1 from anywhere with a VPN
If you’re traveling abroad and want to keep up with the latest Ligue 1 action while away from home, a virtual private network can help enhance your privacy and security when streaming.
It encrypts your traffic and prevents your internet service provider from throttling your speeds, and can also be helpful when connecting to public Wi-Fi networks while traveling, adding an extra layer of protection for your devices and logins.
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.
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 Strasbourg vs. Lyon in Canada
As with the US, BeIN Sports is where it’s at for fans of French soccer looking to watch this match in Canada, with the network holding the rights to broadcast Ligue 1 matches in the region this season.
BeIN Sports is available on select Canadian cable and satellite providers including Bell TV, Rogers and Shaw Direct, while cord-cutters can access BeIN through the streaming service Fubo Canada.
Can I livestream Strasbourg vs. Lyon in the UK?
French football fans in the UK were left up in the air at the start of the season following TNT Sport’s decision not to renew broadcast rights for Ligue 1. The great news is that two options now exist for watching games live.
For hard-core French football fans, dedicated streaming platform Ligue 1 Pass is offering every game live.
Alternatively, you now access individual Ligue 1 matches live via pay-per-view on Amazon Prime Video.
Can I livestream Strasbourg vs. Lyon in Australia?
No mainstream broadcaster currently owns the rights to show Ligue 1 football this season Down Under.
If you subscribe to an overseas streaming service that’s showing the game, such as Fubo, a VPN service will allow you to change your online location, allowing you to watch your domestic coverage.
Quick tips for streaming Ligue 1 soccer using a VPN
- With four variables at play — your ISP, browser, video streaming provider and VPN — your experience and success when streaming EPL matches 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 for a quick fix. 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.
