Watch Europa Conference League Soccer: Livestream Lille vs. Aston Villa From Anywhere – CNET
Aston Villa hold a narrow 2-1 lead as they head to northern France to take on Lille in the second leg of this Europa Conference League quarterfinal.
Aston Villa captain John McGinn scored his side’s second goal in their 2-1 win over Lille in the first leg at Villa Park.
Lille vs. Aston Villa: When and where?
Lille host Aston Villa at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy on Thursday, April 18. Kickoff is set for 9 p.m. CET local time in France, which is 3 p.m. ET or 12 p.m. PT in the US and Canada, 8 p.m. BST in the UK, and 5 a.m. AEST on Friday, April 19 in Australia.
How to watch Lille vs. Aston Villa online from anywhere using a VPN
If you find yourself unable to view Europa Conference League matches locally, you may need a different way to watch the action — that’s where using a VPN can come in handy. A VPN is also the best way to stop your ISP from throttling your speeds on game day by encrypting your traffic. It’s also a great idea if you’re traveling and find yourself connected to a Wi-Fi network and you want to add an extra layer of privacy for your devices and logins.
With a VPN, you’re able to virtually change your location on your phone, tablet or laptop to get access to the game. So if your internet provider or mobile carrier has stuck you with an IP address that incorrectly shows your location in a blackout zone, a VPN can correct that problem by giving you an IP address in your correct, nonblackout area. Most VPNs, like our Editors’ Choice, ExpressVPN, make it really easy to do this.
Using a VPN to watch or stream sports is legal in any country where VPNs are legal, including the US, UK and Canada, as long as you have a legitimate subscription to the service you’re streaming. You should be sure your VPN is set up correctly to prevent leaks: Even where VPNs are legal, the streaming service may terminate the account of anyone it deems to be circumventing correctly applied blackout restrictions.
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Livestream Lille vs. Aston Villa in the US
American soccer fans can stream this fixture via Paramount Plus, which has exclusive live English-language broadcast rights in the US for the Europa Conference League.
TNT Sports is offering Europa Conference League matches exclusively live this season to viewers in the UK. You can access TNT Sports in exactly the same way as its predecessor BT Sport, including via Sky Q as a TV package, as well as the option of streaming online. It costs £30 either way and comes in a package that includes Discovery Plus’ library of documentary content.
A DAZN subscription currently costs CA$30 a month or CA$200 a year and will also give you access to Champions League, Europa League and 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.
Stan Sport will set you back AU$15 a month (on top of an AU$12 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 League action, as well as international rugby and Formula E.
