Norwegian outsider Bodø/Glimt will be hoping to make a comeback for the ages on Thursday as it hosts England's Tottenham Hotspur in this Europa League semifinal clash.
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.
Goals from Brennan Johnson, James Maddison and Dominic Solanke appeared to have given Spurs an unassailable lead in the first leg in north London last week. However, a late strike from midfielder Ulrik Saltnes gave the Eliteserien underdogs a lifeline ahead of today's home fixture.
A two-goal deficit in the first leg of a Europa League semifinal has never been overturned. But the Norwegians will feel that playing today's match at their compact Aspmyra Stadion -- located just above the Arctic Circle -- gives them a significant advantage, largely thanks to its tricky artificial surface. It's likely to be cold and rainy, but no more so than a winter's day in north London.
Bodø/Glimt hosts Spurs on Thursday, May 8, at the Aspmyra Stadion in Bodø. Kickoff is set for 9 p.m. CEST local time in Norway. 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.
Brennan Johnson's first-minute strike put Spurs on their way to a 3-1 win at home in the first leg of this Europa League semifinal.
Livestream Tottenham vs. Bodø/Glimt 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.
Paramount Plus has two main subscription plans in the US: Essential for $8 per month and Premium for $13 per month. Both offer coverage of the Europa League as well as the Champions League.
The cheaper Essential option has ads for on-demand streaming and lacks live CBS feeds as well as the ability to download shows to watch offline later. Newcomers to the service can take advantage of a 30-day free trial, while students may qualify for a 25% discount.
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.
ExpressVPN is our current best VPN pick for people who want a reliable and safe VPN, and it works on a variety of devices. It's normally $13 a month, but if you sign up for an annual subscription for $100 you'll get three months free and save 49%. That's the equivalent of $6.67 a month.
Note that ExpressVPN offers a 30-day money-back guarantee.
Livestream Bodø/Glimt vs. Spurs 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.
TNT Sports is the place to watch Europa League matches exclusively live this season in the UK. You can access TNT Sports in a number of ways, including via Sky Q as a TV package, or direct streaming from its range of mobile and smart TV apps. It costs £31 either way and comes in a package that includes Discovery Plus' library of documentary content.
Livestream Bodø/Glimt vs. Tottenham 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.
A DAZN subscription currently costs CA$30 a month or CA$200 a year and will also give you access to the Champions League, and the UEFA Conference League, plus EFL Championship soccer, Six Nations rugby and WTA tennis.
As well as dedicated apps for iOS and Android, there's a wide range of support for set-top boxes and smart TVs.
Livestream Bodø/Glimt vs. Tottenham 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.
Stan Sport will set you back AU$12 per month (on top of a AU$15 Stan subscription), but the streaming service is currently offering a seven-day free trial.
A subscription will also give you access to Champions League and Europa Conference League action, as well as international rugby and Formula E.
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.