Watch Europa League closing Aston Villa vs Freiburg without cost – TV channel, dwell stream and kick off time
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Aston Villa face Freiburg in the Europa League final in Istanbul on Wednesday as the Premier League side go up against the Bundesliga outfit
Ollie Watkins fired Aston Villa to the Europa League final(Image: James Marsh/Shutterstock)
How to watch Freiburg vs Aston Villa in Europa League final on TV and live stream:
- Kick-off time: The Europa League final clash between Freiburg and Aston Villa is set for Wednesday, May 20. The match will commence at precisely 8pm BST, equating to a local start time of 10pm.
- Location: The game is taking place at the Beşiktaş Stadium, officially known as the Tüpraş Stadium, situated in Istanbul, Turkey. The renowned 42,500-capacity venue will generate an electrifying atmosphere for both sets of travelling fans with the two teams facing each other for the first time.
- UK TV channel: Football fans throughout the United Kingdom can view the entire match live on TNT Sports 1 or in high definition on TNT Sports Ultimate. Comprehensive television coverage is slated to kick off at exactly 7pm BST, providing viewers with a full hour of pre-match discussion and expert commentary.
- Live stream information: The final can be streamed live online via HBO Max and Prime Video’s HBO Max channel using the link at the bottom of this page. Regrettably, unlike previous years, the final will not be available to stream for free but HBO has made the final accessible with its £4.99 Basic With Ads subscription, reports the Mirror.
- However, highlights of the Europa League final will be made available to view on the TNT Sports website, as well as the YouTube channels of the broadcaster and Aston Villa. And throughout the game, the @footballontnt X account will also upload clips of the best bits of the action as and when they happen.
- App access: If you prefer to watch on mobile devices or tablets, you can download the official HBO Max app and log in to access the live TNT Sports feed.
- US broadcast: Those tuning in from the United States can catch the English-language live broadcast on HBO Max. The streaming service will air the entire match live, so fans stateside will need to log into the app to follow the action.
- UK radio coverage: For those unable to watch a screen, comprehensive live audio commentary will be aired nationwide on BBC Radio 5 Live. The radio broadcast will include a dedicated team of journalists delivering play-by-play updates straight from the stadium in Istanbul.
- Aston Villa team news: Unai Emery faces several selection dilemmas as midfielder Boubacar Kamara is definitively sidelined with a long-term injury. Tyrone Mings is also a doubt due to a hip problem, while Victor Lindelof and Amadou Onana’s participation remains uncertain.
- Freiburg team news: The German side has suffered a significant setback as key Japanese midfielder Yuito Suzuki is completely ruled out after breaking his collarbone against Wolfsburg. The Bundesliga team will need to adjust their midfield tactics to account for his absence.
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