Having climbed to the top of the Premier League at the weekend, Arsenal will look to maintain that momentum as they host Lens in a match that could see the north London side claim their place in the knockout stages of the Champions League.
The Gunners are currently on nine points at the top of UCL Group B, four points clear of nearest rivals PSV, with their only defeat in the competition coming against their opponents tonight in the reverse fixture in France.
That previous encounter showed Lens’ counter-attacking prowess, but the French side, who are level on points with PSV, are poor travellers, having not managed a win in their last 13 UEFA club competition matches away from home.
Below, we’ll outline the best live TV streaming services for watching every game wherever you are in the world.
Arsenal vs. Lens: When and where?
Arsenal play Lens at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday, Nov. 29. Kickoff is set for 8 p.m. GMT local time in London (3 p.m. ET, 12 p.m. PT in the US and Canada, and 7 a.m. AEDT on Thursday, Nov. 30, in Australia).
How to watch Arsenal vs. Lens online from anywhere using a VPN
If you’re unable to view Champions 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 can stop your ISP from throttling your speeds on game day by encrypting your traffic, and it’s also a great idea if you want an extra layer of privacy for your devices and log-ins while traveling and using various Wi-Fi networks.
With a VPN, you’re able to virtually change your location on your phone, tablet or laptop to access the game. So if your internet provider or mobile carrier assigns an IP address that incorrectly shows your location in a blackout zone, a VPN can fix that problem by giving you an IP address in your correct, non-blackout 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. 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 suspects is circumventing correctly applied blackout restrictions.
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Livestream Arsenal vs. Lens in the US
American soccer fans can stream this season’s tournament via Paramount Plus, which has exclusive live English-language broadcast rights in the US for UEFA Champions League matches.
Livestream Arsenal vs. Lens in the UK
TNT Sports (formerly known as BT Sport) has Champions League live broadcast rights in the UK.
Livestream Arsenal vs. Lens in Canada
If you want to stream UCL games live in Canada, subscribe to DAZN Canada. The service has exclusive broadcast rights to the Champions League this season.
Livestream Arsenal vs. Lens 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 for a quick fix. First, log into your streaming service subscription account and make sure the address registered for the account is in the correct viewing area. If not, you may need to change the physical address on file with your account. Second, some smart TVs including 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 sites 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 recommend Brave.