Celtic are back in Lisbon, on the 60th anniversary of the club's greatest-ever achievement, but the current crop of players are certainly not of the same standard. Martin O'Neill's team lost their Europa League opener against Ferencváros at Parkhead last month, so are already scrambling around to pick up enough points to reach the knockout stages.
In stark contrast, Benfica are being tipped as potential winners of this competition, beating A.C. Milan 2-0 in their matchday one outing at San Siro. Marco Silva's side have already smashed Hearts 6-1 at Estádio da Luz this season, doing so in a qualifier, with many Celts fearing a similar scoreline.
If you're perhaps feeling a bit more optimistic, find out how to watch this key clash from anywhere around the world.
How can I watch Benfica vs Celtic in the UK and Ireland?
Fans in the UK and Ireland can watch this clash on TNT Sports 3. It is also available to stream via HBO Max.
How can I watch Benfica vs Celtic in the USA?
In the United States, Benfica vs Celtic will be live on CBS Sports Network as well as on Paramount+.
How can I watch Benfica vs Celtic around the world?
Country | Broadcaster(s) |
|---|---|
UK & Ireland | TNT Sports 3 and HBO Max |
United States | CBS Sports and Paramount+ |
Canada | OneSoccer |
Portugal | Sport TV5 |
Africa | SuperSport MaXimo 1 |
Arab world | beIN Sports |
South and Central America | ESPN |
France | Canal+ Live 9 |
New Zealand | DAZN |
Mexico | Claro Sports |
Spain | Movistar Liga de Campeones 3 |
What time does Benfica vs Celtic kick off?
The clash between Benfica and Celtic at Estádio da Luz kicks off at 8pm UK time. This is the same time as in Portugal, while is a 3pm start on the east coast of the United States and midday Pacific time.
Thursday's UEFA Europa League fixtures
Kick off 5:45pm (BST)
- Olympique Lyonnais vs Crystal Palace - Parc Olympique Lyonnais.
- Torreense vs Sunderland - Estádio Dr. Magalhães Pessoa.
- RB Salzburg vs A.C. Milan - Red Bull Arena.
- Royale Union Saint-Gilloise vs Real Sociedad - Den Dreef.
- Lech Poznań vs Bayer Leverkusen - Stadion Miejski w Poznaniu.
- Sparta Prague vs Lillestrøm - Stadion Lentá.
- AZ Alkmaar vs Hapoel Be'er Sheva - AFAS Stadion.
- NK Celje vs AC Omonia - Stadion Z'dežele.
Kick off 8pm (BST)
- Benfica vs Celtic - Estádio da Luz.
- Celta de Vigo vs Juventus - Balaídos.
- AFC Bournemouth vs Sturm Graz - Dean Court.
- Olympique de Marseille vs Olympiacos - Stade Vélodrome.
- TSG Hoffenheim vs Beşiktaş - Rhein-Neckar-Arena.
- Stade Rennais vs OFC Crete - Roazhon Park.
- NEC Nijmegen vs Levski Sofia - Goffertstadion.
- Ferencváros vs Viktoria Plzeň - Ferencváros Stadion.
- GNK Dinamo Zagreb vs Anderlecht - Stadion Maksimir.
- Jagiellonia Białystok vs Ararat-Armenia - Stadion Miejski.
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