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- UEFA Conference League final 2026 kick-off: Wed, May 27, 3pm ET / 8pm BST
Crystal Palace vs Rayo Vallecano captures the spirit of the UEFA Conference League like no other game in this competition's history. Both clubs have only ever played in Europe once before – the Eagles in the 1998/99 Intertoto Cup, Los Franjirrojos in the 2000/01 UEFA Cup – and neutrals will have no trouble getting behind either of them.
Here's how to watch Crystal Palace vs Rayo Vallecano in the 2026 UEFA Conference League final from anywhere in the world.
Can you watch UEFA Conference League final 2026 for free?
Yes. The 2026 UECL final is free-to-air on 9Gem in Australia, with live streaming available via 9Now.
Alternatively, Belgian broadcaster RTL Play and Turkish service TRT1 are also providing free Crystal Palace vs Rayo Vallecano coverage.
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How to watch UEFA Conference League final 2026 live streams in the USA
Soccer fans in the US can watch the UECL final on either CBS Sports Network or Paramount+.
Paramount+ subscriptions start at $8.99/month, rising to $13.99 to remove ads.
Alternatively, CBS Sports Network is carried by several OTT streaming platforms, such as YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo and DirecTV, which each offer new customers a free trial.
Outside of the US? Use a VPN whilst you're traveling away from home to unlock your stream.
How to watch UEFA Conference League final 2026 live streams in the UK
For the first time since the competition's launch in 2021, the UECL final isn't free-to-air in the UK. Instead, Crystal Palace vs Rayo Vallecano is exclusive to TNT Sports 1.
You can get it by adding TNT Sports to your Sky, Virgin Media or EE TV package. Alternatively, pay from £25.99/month for an HBO Max plan that includes TNT Sports.
If you're out of the UK but still want to tune in, explore the VPN route set out above, which will help you access your subscriptions from anywhere.
How to watch UEFA Conference League final 2026 live streams in Canada
In Canada, DAZN is showing the UEFA Conference League final.
You'll need DAZN's soccer package, which starts at CA$24.99/month.
Not in Canada? Use NordVPN if you're away from home, in order to tap into your preferred UECL coverage from anywhere.
How to watch UEFA Conference League final 2026 live streams in Australia
Free-to-air 9Gem is showing the UEFA Conference League final in Australia, with live streaming available via 9Now.
Crystal Palace vs Rayo Vallecano is also being shown on Stan Sport, which costs AU$20/month on top of a Stan subscription, which itself starts at AU$12/month.
Outside of Oz? You can use a VPN to access your usual UECL coverage.
UEFA Conference League final 2026: Preview
In their 102-year history, Rayo have won nothing bar a handful of promotions. In fact, this UECL final is the first final they've reached in any competition. And they've got here under a rookie coach who should be long gone. Inigo Perez, then one of Andoni Iraola's assistants, was supposed to follow him to Bournemouth four years ago but wasn't granted a work permit. Instead, he was handed the reins when Iraola's replacement was fired.
To describe Iraola as a tough act to follow would be an understatement, but Perez already ranks alongside his great former mentor in the Vallecas pantheon. He'll be out on his own if Rayo secure the title on Wednesday.
There are parallels with Palace, who won their first major title 12 months ago, in their 119th year. Oliver Glasner is distinctly Iraola-esque in his talent for doing more with less by developing players in a clearly-defined system that suits them, and a year on from that momentous FA Cup triumph, the Austrian is on the verge of leading the club to a third piece of major silverware in his final act.
Palace took time to adjust to the European stage, their 10th-place finish in the league phase necessitating a playoff for a spot in the knockouts. However, a statement victory over Fiorentina has set them at ease. With nine goals, Ismaila Sarr is the Conference League's top-scorer, while Adam Wharton and Jean-Philippe Mateta are being pursued by Europe's biggest clubs.
Rayo's journey to the final has been quieter, owing partly to the team as a whole sharing the goalscoring burden, which suits Perez just fine. With four goals, Alemao is El Matagigantes' top marksman in the competition, the Brazilian No.9 having been ably assisted by veteran midfielders Alvaro Garcia and Isi Palazon.
While this is Palace's first European final, Glasner won the Europa League with Frankfurt, and guided the Eagles to FA Cup and Community Shield glory by masterminding victories over Man City and Liverpool. Rayo have never contested a final of any sort before, but they've impressed in big games this season, holding Barcelona and Real Madrid to draws, and beating both Villarreal and Atletico. For both clubs, the UECL title is their only route back into Europe next season.
What is the UEFA Conference League final 2026 start time?
Crystal Palace vs Rayo Vallecano kicks off at 8pm BST / 3pm ET / 12pm PT on Wednesday, May 27.
That's 7am AEST on Thursday, May 28 in Australia.
What is the Crystal Palace vs Rayo Vallecano head-to-head?
The 2026 UEFA Conference League final will be the first ever meeting of Crystal Palace and Rayo Vallecano.
Can I watch UEFA Conference League final 2026 on my mobile?
Of course, most broadcasters have streaming services that you can access through mobile apps or via your phone's browser.
You can also stay up-to-date with all of the key UECL moments on the official social media channels on Instagram (@ConferenceLeague) and UEFA's YouTube (@UEFA).
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