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How to Watch the Europa League Final: Aston Villa vs. Freiburg

The Premier League and Bundesliga teams face off on Wednesday. Here's what to know about streaming the game live

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May 20, 2026

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BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - MAY 15: John McGinn of Aston Villa celebrates scoring his team's fourth goal with teammate Morgan Rogers during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Liverpool at Villa Park on May 15, 2026 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers (top) and John McGinn during the team's match against Liverpool (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

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Between the FA Cup, the UEFA Champions League, and, of course, the World Cup, it’s a busy time to be a soccer fan. The stakes are also high for the Europa League final, which will see Premier League side Aston Villa face Bundesliga club SC Freiburg.

At a Glance: How to Watch the Europa League Final

It’s a major opportunity for both teams; Aston Villa last won the European Cup in 1982, while Freiburg has never won a major European trophy. In addition to the silverware, a win would send Freiburg to the Champions League. Aston Villa already secured their place in Europe’s top club competition with a decisive 4-2 win over Liverpool in the Premier League.

Europa League Final Schedule, Streaming

The Europa League final between Aston Villa and Freiburg will take place at Beşiktaş Park in Istanbul on Wed., May 20. For fans in the U.S., the game starts at 3:00 p.m. ET, 12:00 p.m. PT. The final is streaming in the U.S. on Paramount+, which is available starting at $8.99/mo.

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Paramount+ does not currently offer a free trial, but there are workarounds, including trials to Walmart+ and DirecTV. Spanish-language coverage of the game is available on Vix.

What is the UEFA Europa League?

UEFA organizes teams from across Europe, with the Champions League being the highest tier of European club soccer. The UEFA Europa League, held continuously since 1971, is one tier below the Champions League and one above the Conference League. Teams that win the Europa League automatically qualify for the Champions League.

The format of the Europa League has changed numerous times since 1971. UEFA no longer uses a group stage format. Instead, the tournament opens with a league phase; each team is organized into one large table, and faces eight other opponents at the start of the tournament, rather than three.

Qualification for the Europa League varies by country. For the English Premier League, the fifth-placed team qualifies for the league phase of the Europa League, as does the winner of the FA Cup. As for the Bundesliga, the team in fifth and the team that wins the DFB Cup qualify for the Europa League’s league phase.

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