Why You Can Trust CNET Watch Europa League Soccer: Livestream AC Milan vs. Roma From Anywhere
This all-Italian tie sees two in-form sides face off at the San Siro.
Two Italian giants face each other on the European stage for the first time on Thursday, as AC Milan take on Roma in the first leg of this UEFA Europa League quarterfinal.
Milan look to have the advantage over the Romans, having beaten them in both of their Series A encounters this season. The away side come into this clash on a high, however, having beaten Lazio 1-0 in the Derby della Capitale at the weekend.
Milan will be without suspended defender Fikayo Tomori for this fixture, but welcome back fellow England international Ruben Loftus-Cheek after the midfielder served a one-match ban. Roma, meanwhile, must cope without injured forward Sardar Azmoun and defender Evan Ndicka through suspension, with Chris Smalling expected to replace Ndicka in the starting lineup.
Below, we'll outline the best live TV streaming services to use to watch every game live wherever you are in the world.
Christian Pulisic's opener for AC Milan against Lecce on Saturday brought him up to 10 goals for the season -- his highest return in European soccer.
AC Milan vs. Roma: When and where?
AC Milan host Roma at the San Siro on Thursday, April 11. Kickoff is set for 9 p.m. CET local time in Italy which is 3 p.m. ET or 12 p.m. PT in the US and Canada, 8 p.m. BST in the UK and at 5 a.m. AEST on Friday, April 12 in Australia.
How to watch AC Milan vs. Roma online from anywhere using a VPN
If you find yourself unable to view Europa League matches locally, you may need a different way to watch the action -- 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 a month, and you can sign up for ExpressVPN and save 35% -- the equivalent of $8.32 a month -- if you get an annual subscription.
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Livestream AC Milan vs. Roma in the US
American soccer fans can stream this fixture via Paramount Plus, which has exclusive live English-language broadcast rights in the US for the Europa League.
Paramount Plus has two main subscription plans in the US: Essential for $6 a month and Premium for $12 a month. Both offer coverage of the Europa League.
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 AC Milan vs. Roma in the UK
Europa League live broadcast rights in the UK are held by TNT Sports.
TNT Sports is offering Europa League matches exclusively live this season to viewers in the UK. You can access TNT Sports in exactly the same way as its predecessor BT Sport, including via Sky Q as a TV package, as well as the option of streaming online. It costs £30 either way and comes in a package that includes Discovery Plus' library of documentary content.
Livestream AC Milan vs. Roma in Canada
If you want to stream Europa League games live in Canada, you'll need to subscribe to DAZN Canada. The service has exclusive broadcast rights to the tournament this season.
A DAZN subscription currently costs CA$30 a month or CA$200 a year and will also give you access to Champions League and EFL Championship soccer, Six Nations rugby 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 AC Milan vs. Roma in Australia
Football fans Down Under can watch Europa League matches on streaming service Stan Sport, which has exclusive rights to show the competition live in Australia this season.
Stan Sport will set you back AU$15 a month (on top of a AU$12 Stan subscription), but the streaming service is currently offering a seven-day free trial.
A subscription will also give you access to Champions League and Europa Conference League action, as well as international rugby and Formula E.
Quick tips for streaming UEFA Europa League matches using a VPN
- With four variables at play -- your ISP, browser, video streaming provider and VPN -- your experience and success when streaming Europa League games 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.