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It's the high-flying English team's first continental semifinal since they won the European Cup in 1982.
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Watch Europa Conference League games live in the UK with TNT Sports
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Watch Europa Conference League in Canada from CA$30 a month
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Watch the Europa Conference League in Australia from AU$25 a month
Aston Villa make their first appearance in a European semifinal for 21 years today, as Unai Emery's side host Olympiakos in the first leg of this UEFA Europa Conference League semifinal.
Unbeaten in all competitions for a month and currently in fourth spot in the English Premier League, Villa have won all five home games so far in this tournament. They saw off French side Lille in the quarterfinal on penalties.
Olympiakos, meanwhile, have drawn confidence from their penalty shootout triumph over Fenerbahce in the quarterfinals. The Greek side now look to go a step further and book a place in a European final for the first time in the club's history.
Below, we'll outline the best live TV streaming services to use to watch every game live wherever you are in the world.
Head coach Unai Emery has led Aston Villa to their first UEFA club competition semifinal since the Midlands side won the European Cup in 1982.
Neville Williams/Aston Villa FC/Getty ImagesAston Villa vs. Olympiakos: When and where?Aston Villa take on Olympiakos at Villa Park in Birmingham, England, on Thursday, May 2. Kickoff is set for 8 p.m. BST local time in the UK, which is 3 p.m. ET or 12 p.m. PT in the US and Canada and 5 a.m. AEST on Friday, May 3, in Australia.
How to watch Aston Villa vs. Olympiakos online from anywhere using a VPNIf you find yourself unable to view Europa Conference 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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American soccer fans can stream this fixture via Paramount Plus, which has exclusive live English-language broadcast rights in the US for the Europa Conference League.
Paramount Plus has two main subscription plans in the US: Essential for $6 per month and Premium for $12 per month. Both offer coverage of the Europa Conference 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.
Read our Paramount Plus review.
Europa Conference League live broadcast rights in the UK are held by TNT Sports.
TNT Sports is offering Europa Conference 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.
If you want to stream Europa Conference 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.
Football fans Down Under can watch Europa Conference 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 League action, as well as international rugby and Formula E.
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