The pick of this week’s UEFA Champions League quarterfinal matches sees Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal host 15-time winner Real Madrid on Wednesday at the Emirates Stadium.
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.
While the visitors have lost ground domestically to rivals Barcelona in the race for La Liga, Real Madrid comes into this match as the clear favorite. Its formidable forward lineup of Kylian Mbappé, Vinicius Jr. and Jude Bellingham is tipped to prove too much for a Gunners backline missing key defender Gabriel thanks to a season-ending hamstring injury.
Somewhat surprisingly, this match marks only the second time these two European giants have met in competitive action. The one and only previous encounter was a two-leg, round-of-16 knockout phase fixture in the 2005/06 Champions League that saw Arsenal prevail en route to the final.
Arsenal takes on Real Madrid on Tuesday, April 8, at the Emirates Stadium in north London. Kickoff is set for 8 p.m. BST local time in the UK. That makes it a 9 p.m. CEST start in across Europe, 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 Wednesday morning.
Tuesday’s game will see Arsenal captain Martin Ødegaard face his old club Real Madrid for the first time since joining the Gunners back in 2021.
Livestream Arsenal vs. Real Madrid 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 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, 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 Arsenal vs. Real Madrid in the UK
While TNT Sports broadcasts the majority of Champions League games in the UK, Amazon Prime Video has first pick for games on a Tuesday, with one per match week being shown exclusively live on the platform.
This match is the streaming service’s selection for the first week of the quarterfinals.
Livestream Arsenal vs. Real Madrid in 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 Arsenal vs. Real Madrid in 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.
