Eintracht Frankfurt vs Rangers live stream: how to watch 2022 Europa League final online for free and on TV, team news
Clash of two aggressive, pacey teams promises thrills aplenty
Rangers face Frankfurt tonight in a Europa League final that has all the hallmarks of a classic. They're the two highest scoring teams in the tournament and each has got here by toppling European heavyweights while staying true to an exciting brand of full-blooded, pacey football. Better yet, this clash sees James Tavernier and Filip Kostić, the competition's two outstanding players, trade blows down the same flank. Follow our guide on how to watch a Eintracht Frankfurt vs Rangers live stream from anywhere, including FREE coverage of the 2022 Europa League Final.
Rangers have stuck with the same XI that got them to the final, which means they start with no recognized striker. It's up to rangy centre-midfielder Joe Aribo to fill the Alfredo Morelos-shaped hole up front, though Kemar Roofe, who's been sidelined for weeks with a knee injury, has been named on the bench.
Austrian centre-back Martin Hinteregger limped out of Frankfurt's semi, and he hasn't recovered in time for the final. Almamy Touré starts in his absence, while Jesper Lindstrøm slots in for Jens Petter Hauge in the engine room, making his long-awaited return from a hamstring injury.
Date: Wednesday, May 18
Kick-off time: 9pm CEST (local) / 8pm BST / 3pm ET / 12pm PT / 12.30am IST / 5am AEST / 7am NZST
Venue: Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán Stadium, Seville
FREE live stream: YouTube (UK) | 9Now (AU)
Global streams: FREE Paramount Plus trial (US) / DAZN (CA)
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Giovanni van Bronckhorst's men have already stunned two German clubs in the knockouts, chalking up famous wins over Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig. That's unlikely to faze Oliver Glasner, though, who's led Eintracht Frankfurt to victories over Barcelona, West Ham and Seville natives Real Betis.
Tavernier, Rangers' skipper and right-back, is the top scorer in the Europa League this season, while Kostić, Frankfurt's marauding left-back, is the tournament's assist king. And the opposite flank looks set to serve up another swashbuckling battle, between the Gers' wing wizard Ryan Kent and the Eagles' Ansgar Knauff, who's become a talismanic figure for Frankfurt this season.
Rangers' talisman, top scorer Morelos, is out of action having recently undergone surgery for a thigh issue, while Frankfurt's own Colombian goal-getter, Rafael Borré, leads the line for the German club. Pumped? You're not the only one. Read on for all the information on how to watch an Eintracht Frankfurt vs Rangers live stream from anywhere in the world today.
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How to watch Eintracht Frankfurt vs Rangers: live stream Europa League final for FREE in the UK
BT Sport has exclusive rights to the Europa League in the UK, and as has become tradition, the network is live streaming the Europa League final for FREE via the BT Sport website, BT Sport YouTube channel and its app.
The game is set to kick off at 8pm BST on Wednesday evening, with BT Sport's coverage getting underway well ahead of time, at 6.30pm.
BT Sport subscribers can also watch the Europa League final on BT Sport 1.
GB citizens abroad can use a VPN to tune into BT's FREE Europa League Final coverage as if you were in the UK.
How to watch Europa League final from outside your country
We've set out below all the ways you can watch the Europa League final in a number of countries around the world. However, if you're away travelling for work or pleasure, you probably won't be able to watch the game like you normally would at home.
That's because of the pesky digital restriction known as geo-blocking, which prevents certain streaming services from being accessed beyond the region that they're based in.
Help is at hand, however. If you run into this issue, you can use a VPN to tune to your preferred coverage no matter where you are in the world.
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How to watch Europa League final: live stream Eintracht Frankfurt vs Rangers for FREE in Australia
The Europa League final between Rangers and Frankfurt gets underway at 5am AEST on Thursday morning, and if you wake up early enough you can watch it for free.
Aussie football fans can tune in without paying a penny thanks to 9Gem, which is FREE to watch.
That means you can also fire up a Europa League final live stream on the 9Now streaming service, which is completely free to use too, and compatible with most smart devices.
The game is also being shown on Stan Sport, which costs $10 per month (on top of a $10 Stan sub) after a 7-day Stan Sport FREE trial.
If you're currently out of Australia but want a slice of that free coverage, you'll need to get yourself a VPN as per the instructions above.
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Watch Europa League final: live stream soccer for free without cable
The Europa League final is being shown on both Paramount Plus and CBS Sports Network in the US, with kick-off set for 3pm ET / 12pm PT on Wednesday afternoon.
A subscription to Paramount Plus starts at just $4.99 a month after a FREE 7-day Paramount Plus trial, which means you can watch Rangers vs Frankfurt without paying a cent.
Paramount Plus is bursting with top shows like 1883: A Yellowstone Origin Story, the Halo TV series, all things Star Trek, and even more live sports action from CBS, including Serie A soccer.
Another alternative is an over-the-top streaming service with the CBS Sports Network TV channel, and our recommendation would be FuboTV, which is a complete cable replacement carrying more than 100 channels and starting from $69.99 a month.
Better still, there's a FREE 7-day FuboTV trial on offer so you can try before you buy - and cancel if you're not a fan.
Spanish-language coverage is also available in the US via TUDN.
Outside of the US? You can take the subscription services you pay for at home with you anywhere - all you need is a reliable VPN.
How to live stream the Europa League final in Canada
The Europa League final kicks off at 3pm ET / 12pm PT, and is being shown on the dedicated sports streaming service DAZN, which is also the exclusive Canadian streaming home of Premier League and Champions League soccer, and the NFL.
A DAZN subscription Canada remains an absolute steal, as it costs just CA$20 a month or $150 a year.
It comes with support for iOS, Android, Apple TV, Chromecast, Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Roku, Xbox One, PS4, and laptop/PC streaming (including Mac devices).
How to watch Europa League final in New Zealand
Spark Sport is the place to watch the Europa League final in New Zealand, with kick-off scheduled for 7am NZST on Thursday morning.
If you're sitting on the fence about signing up, know that Spark Sport offers a 7-day FREE free trial, so you can try before you buy.
Once that's over, a subscription costs $24.99 per month, and includes the Premier League, plenty of Black Caps cricket action, F1 racing and MotoGP.
Spark Sport is available via web browsers on your PC or Mac, plus Apple and Android mobile devices, Chromecast, Apple TV, selected Samsung, Sony, Panasonic and LG TVs, and select Freeview streamers.
How to watch Europa League final: live stream Eintracht Frankfurt vs Rangers in India
In India, Sony Pictures Networks (SPN) is the place to watch the Europa League final clash between Rangers and Frankfurt.
Coverage will stretch across both TV and its over-the-top streaming service, SonyLIV, with kick-off set for 12.30am IST on Wednesday night/Thursday morning.
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Aatif is a freelance copywriter and journalist based in the UK. He’s written about technology, science and politics for publications including Gizmodo, The Independent, Trusted Reviews and Newsweek, but focuses on streaming at Future, an arrangement that combines two of his greatest passions: sport and penny-pinching.