How to watch Linfield vs Glentoran online – stream BetMcLean Cup final from anywhere

Chris Shields of Linfield celebrates scoring his team's first goal from the penalty spot during the UEFA Champions League First Qualifying Round Second Leg match between Linfield and Shelbourne at Windsor Park on July 16, 2025 in Belfast, Northern Ireland. — (Image credit: Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)

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Linfield vs Glentoran in the BetMcLean Cup final at the Clearer Twist National Stadium at Windsor Park will mark the first time in 16 years the ‘Big Two’ have met in the final of a knockout cup competition – raising the stakes for Sunday’s showpiece.

Linfield are aiming to lift the trophy for a 13th time, while seven-time winners Glentoran are chasing their first BetMcLean Cup success since 2010 after losing last year’s final to Cliftonville. The rivals have met three times in the Premiership this season, with each side recording a 1-0 victory at Windsor Park alongside a draw at the Oval.

Glentoran midfielder Cameron Palmer said his team is motivated to turn last year’s disappointment – a defeat in the final – into a positive memory for supporters. He also added that February’s loss to Linfield will have little bearing on the final.

Interestingly, this BetMcLean Cup final will also see VAR used for the first time in Northern Ireland domestic football. Read on as we outline how you can watch Linfield vs Glentoran online for free from anywhere in the world.

How to watch Linfield vs Glentoran BetMcLean Cup final in the UK

In the UK, you can stream Linfield vs Glentoran on BBC iPlayer completely FREE of charge.

To watch BBC iPlayer: Visit the BBC iPlayer website or download the apps (iOS/Android).

BBC iPlayer is FREE, but you will need to create an account, have a valid U.K. postcode (e.g. SE1 7PB) and a TV license.

Or, if you prefer to watch via traditional broadcast, the match will air live on BBC Two NI, for FREE.

Outside the UK? If you're currently traveling outside the UK, you can use a VPN to watch UK TV from abroad. We recommend NordVPN.

How to watch Linfield vs Glentoran from anywhere

If you're keen to watch Linfield vs Glentoran BetMcLean Cup final but you're away from the UK and access to the show is geo-blocked, then you could use a VPN to access it (assuming you're not breaching any broadcaster T&Cs, of course). You may be surprised by how simple it is to do. Plus, we have a great 70% discount on our #1 VPN...

How to watch BBC iPlayer with a VPN

Using a VPN to unblock the Linfield vs Glentoran live stream is very straightforward. Just follow these steps:

1. Download and install a VPN: As we say, our top choice is NordVPN.

2. Connect to the appropriate server location: Open the VPN app, hit 'choose location' and select your home geographical location (anywhere in the UK).

3. Go to the broadcaster's live stream: In this case, just head to BBC iPlayer.

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