How to watch Nations League 2026/27 for FREE: Live stream online from anywhere — Matchday 5

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The 2026/27 Nations League live streams are back as the 54 nations in UEFA compete in a three-tier promotion/relegation league phase before next year's knockout phase and finals tournament in the summer. Portugal defend their crown after beating Spain in the 2025 final on penalties. Matchday 5 runs from Thursday 12 to Saturday 14 November.

The reigning champions must now defend their title without Cristiano Ronaldo after his flounce in the previous window resulted in his international retirement. Jorge Jesus' side have done pretty well in the three games they've played without CR7, though, and top Group A4 from Norway, who they've already beaten twice. They've got Denmark next, while Erling Haaland & Co seek revenge for a 2-1 defeat by Wales.

Spain are the only other top-tier team with a 100% record after Mikel Merino's winner two minutes from time sealed a 2-1 win over Croatia. The world champions face Czechia, who are facing relegation, next in Group A3, while Croatia seek revenge after their 7-0 humbling against England on Matchday 3. Harry Kane breaks the Three Lions' men's caps record if he plays, as expected.

Group A2 is fascinatingly poised, with the Netherlands and Greece on eight points and Jurgen Klopp's Germany trailing on five. The top two meet in Amsterdam on Friday, with Germany needing a win to close the gap. France face a resurgent Italy in Group A1 on Thursday.

In the B division, Scotland need to improve under Sebastien Pocognoli as they face North Macedonia on Friday.

This is the first of two matchdays this international window that will conclude the group stage of the tournament.

Read on as we show you how to watch the Nations League 2026/27 from anywhere, and for FREE.

Can I watch Nations League 2026/27 live streams for free?

Yes, you can watch Nations League 2026/27 live streams in many of the competing European nations.

For the UK's four home nations, England games will be shown on ITV1 and streaming service ITVX, while Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland fixtures will go out on BBC Two and BBC iPlayer. Wales fixtures are also on Welsh-language service S4C, which is also available on BBC iPlayer.

In Ireland, matches involving the Republic of Ireland will be on RTÉ 2 and streaming service RTÉ Player, while select games involving other countries will be on Virgin Media Play.

Among the European countries to have free Nations League 2026/27 live streams are:

🇬🇧 UK: ITVX (England games) / BBC iPlayer (Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland games)
🇮🇪 Ireland: RTÉ Player / Virgin Media Play (select other games)
🇮🇹 Italy: RaiPlay
🇪🇸 Spain: RTVE Play
🇳🇱 Netherlands: NOS
🇩🇪 Germany: DasErste / RTL+ / ZDF
🇫🇷 France: TF1 / L'Equipe TV

There will also be many more European countries with live stream options. Check your local free-to-air broadcaster for details – this handy UEFA guide should help.

Those away from home right now can stream from anywhere in the world using NordVPN.

What are today's Nations League 2026/27 Matchday 5 fixtures?

All times BST

Thursday 12 November

5pm — Armenia vs Cyprus

5pm — Turkey vs Belgium | RTL Play (BEL)

7.45pm — Italy vs France | RaiPlay (ITA) / TF1 (FRA)

7.45pm — Czechia vs Spain | RTVE Play (ESP)

7:45pm — Albania vs Finland | Fubo Sports Network via Tubi (US)

7:45pm — San Marino vs Belarus

7:45pm — England vs Croatia | ITVX (UK) / Virgin Media Play (IRL)

7:45pm — Montenegro vs Latvia

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How to watch Nations League 2026/27 live streams in the US

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In the US, the Nations League is being shown on across FOX Sports, Fubo and ViX.

If you don't have access to the channels via your cable package, you can use a cord-cutting service such as dedicated FOX streaming service FOX One, Fubo or YouTube TV.

FOX One costs $19.99/month after a 3-day FREE trial and will show any games on FS1 or FS2, while you'll need a Premium subscription to tune in on ViX, starting at $5.99/month.

Matches on Fox Soccer Plus will need a cord-cutting platform such as Fubo. You'll need a Pro plan, which costs $88.99 per month and comes with a 5-day free trial. Fubo will also offer a number of games that aren't being shown on FS1, FS2, or Fox Soccer Plus, including the Netherlands' opener against Germany.

YouTube TV is another alternative to access FS1, FS2 and Fox Soccer Plus. You need the Sports Plan for $64.99 per month, plus the Sports Plus pack for another $10.99 per month. Free trials of various lengths are available.

Outside the US right now? Use NordVPN to access your preferred coverage of the Nations League 2026/27.

How to watch Nations League 2026/27 in the UK

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As we've already mentioned above, Nations League 2026/27 live streams involving the four home nations will be available to watch for FREE on BBC iPlayer and ITVX.

England games are on ITV1 and ITVX. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are on BBC iPlayer.

Remember, you need to be a UK citizen and have a TV license to watch.

Select other games will be available via PPV on Prime Video.

Outside the UK right now? Use NordVPN to access your preferred coverage of the Nations League 2026/27.

How to watch Nations League 2026/27 live streams in Canada

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In Canada, DAZN is showing the Nations League 2026/27.

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 Nations League coverage from anywhere.

How to watch Nations League 2026/27 in Australia

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Football fans in Australia can watch the Nations League 2026/27 on beIN Sports.

Subscriptions to beIN SPORTS cost AU$16.99 per month or AU$169.99 per year, with both options including a 7-day free trial.

Outside Oz traveling? Use NordVPN to watch the Nations League 2026/27 from anywhere in the world.

How to watch Nations League 2026/27 in New Zealand

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It's similar in New Zealand, where you can watch the Nations League 2026/27 on beIN Sports.

Subscriptions to beIN SPORTS cost NZ$16.99 per month or AU$169.99 per year, with both options including a 7-day free trial.

Outside New Zealand traveling? Use NordVPN to watch the Nations League 2026/27 from anywhere in the world.

Nations League 2026/27 Q&A

What is the Nations League 2026/27 schedule?

League phase

  • Matchday 1: 24-26 September, 2026
  • Matchday 2: 27-29 September, 2026
  • Matchday 3: 1-3 October, 2026
  • Matchday 4: 4-6 October, 2026
  • Matchday 5: 13-14 November, 2026
  • Matchday 6: 15-17 November, 2026

League A quarter-finals & League A/B, B/C play-offs

  • First legs: 25-27 March, 2027
  • Second legs: 28-30 March, 2027

Finals

  • Semi-Finals: 9-10 June, 2027
  • Third place play-off: 13 June, 2027
  • Final: 13 June, 2027
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