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Can the Hammers claim their first piece of silverware in 47 years, or will La Viola triumph in Prague?
Fiorentina and West Ham go head-to-head today in the Europa Conference League Final in Prague, with both teams looking to end a six-decade wait for continental silverware.
English Premier League side West Ham come into the final at the Eden Arena as the favorites. They've been the stand-out team in this tournament, the junior of UEFA's three continental competitions, with 11 wins from their 12 games played this season.
Brazilian striker Arthur Cabral will provide the main threat for Fiorentina, having bagged an impressive seven goals in the Europa Conference League this term.
The match could prove to be a farewell performance for the Hammers for their inspirational captain Declan Rice. The England midfield star is widely expected to move during the summer, with Arsenal and German giants Bayern Munich reported suitors for the 24-year-old.
Will Rice sign off in style for the Londoners, or will La Viola end their long wait for a European trophy? Below, we'll outline the best live TV streaming services to use to watch the game live wherever you are in the world.
Fiorentina vs. West Ham: When and where?
Fiorentina take on West Ham at the Eden Arena in Prague in the Europa Conference League Final on Wednesday, June 7. Kickoff is set for 8 p.m. BST in the UK, (3 p.m. ET, 12 p.m. PT in the US and 5 a.m. AEST on Thursday, June 8, in Australia).
How to watch the Fiorentina vs. West Ham game online from anywhere using a VPN
If you find yourself unable to view the game locally, you may need a different way to watch the game -- that's where using a VPN can come in handy. A VPN is also the best way to stop your ISP from throttling your speeds on game day by encrypting your traffic, and it's also a great idea if you're traveling and find yourself connected to a Wi-Fi network, and you want to add an extra layer of privacy for your devices and logins.
With a VPN, you're able to virtually change your location on your phone, tablet or laptop to get access to the game. So if your internet provider or mobile carrier has stuck you with an IP address that incorrectly shows your location in a blackout zone, a VPN can correct that problem by giving you an IP address in your correct, nonblackout area. Most VPNs, like our Editors' Choice, ExpressVPN, make it really easy to do this.
Using a VPN to watch or stream sports is legal in any country where VPNs are legal, including the US, UK and Canada, as long as you have a legitimate subscription to the service you're streaming. You should be sure your VPN is set up correctly to prevent leaks: Even where VPNs are legal, the streaming service may terminate the account of anyone it deems to be circumventing correctly applied blackout restrictions.
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ExpressVPN is our current best VPN pick for people who want a reliable and safe VPN, and it works on a variety of devices. It's normally $13 per month, and you can sign up for ExpressVPN and save 49% plus get three months of access for free -- the equivalent of $6.67 per month -- if you get an annual subscription.
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Livestream the Fiorentina vs. West Ham game in the US
Wednesday's big match in Prague will be available to stream on Paramount Plus, which has live broadcast rights in the US for every UEFA Europa Conference League, Europa League and Champions League fixture for the 2022-23 season.
Paramount Plus has two main subscription plans in the US: Essential for $5 a month ($50 a year if you pay annually) and Premium for $10 a month ($100 a year). Both offer coverage of all Europa Conference League, Europa League and Champions League fixtures this season.
The cheaper Essential option has ads for on-demand streaming and lacks live CBS feeds as well as the ability to download shows to watch offline later. Newcomers to the service can take advantage of a 30-day free trial, while students may qualify for a 25% discount.
Livestream the Fiorentina vs. West Ham game in the UK for free
Europa Conference League rights in the UK are held by BT Sport. However, with this being the final, BT are allowing nonsubscribers to catch all the action for free on the BT Sport website, the BT Sport app and the BT Sport YouTube channel.
For current subscribers, this game is set to be broadcast on BT Sport 1 and BT Sport Ultimate 4K channels in ultra HD. If you already have BT Sport as part of your TV package, you can stream the game via the BT Sport app, while cord-cutters can also stream via BT Sport Monthly Pass.
If you're already a BT TV customer you can currently access BT Sport channels for £10 a month. BT Broadband customers can watch the channels via the BT Sport app for £16.
If you don't want to be locked down to a lengthy contract, there's also the option of BT Sport Monthly Pass, which costs £30 a month and lets you stream all four BT Sport channels across iOS and Android devices, plus a wide range of set-top boxes and smart TVs. It's a rolling one-month contract that you can cancel at any time.
Livestream the Fiorentina vs. West Ham game in Canada
If you want to stream this game live in Canada, you'll need to subscribe to DAZN Canada. The service has exclusive broadcast rights to the Europa Conference League final.
A DAZN subscription currently costs CA$25 a month or CA$200 a year and will also give you access to the Champions League and WTA tennis.
As well as dedicated apps for iOS and Android, there's a wide range of support for set-top boxes and smart TVs.
Livestream the Fiorentina vs. West Ham game in Australia
Football fans Down Under can watch this UEFA Europa Conference League fixture on streaming service Stan Sport, which is showing every single European game live in Australia this season.
Stan Sport will set you back AU$10 per month (on top of a AU$10 Stan subscription), but the streaming service is currently offering a seven-day free trial.
A subscription will also give you access to the UEFA Champions League and Europa League action, as well as international rugby and Formula E.
Quick tips for streaming the Europa Conference League Final using a VPN
- With four variables at play -- your ISP, browser, video streaming provider and VPN -- your experience and success when streaming Europa Conference League matches may vary.
- If you don't see your desired location as a default option for ExpressVPN, try using the "search for city or country" option.
- If you're having trouble getting the game after you've turned on your VPN and set it to the correct viewing area, there are two things you can try for a quick fix. First, log into your streaming service subscription account and make sure the address registered for the account is an address in the correct viewing area. If not, you may need to change the physical address on file with your account. Second, some smart TVs -- like Roku -- don't have VPN apps you can install directly on the device itself. Instead, you'll have to install the VPN on your router or the mobile hotspot you're using (like your phone) so that any device on its Wi-Fi network now appears in the correct viewing location.
- All of the VPN providers we recommend have helpful instructions on their main site for quickly installing the VPN on your router. In some cases with smart TV services, after you install a cable network's sports app, you'll be asked to verify a numeric code or click a link sent to your email address on file for your smart TV. This is where having a VPN on your router will also help, since both devices will appear to be in the correct location.
- And remember, browsers can often give away a location despite using a VPN, so be sure you're using a privacy-first browser to log into your services. We normally recommend Brave.