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The first of three European finals will commence on Wednesday as Aston Villa gun for their first major continental trophy since 1982 when they meet Freiburg in Istanbul in the Europa League title match.
Villa have knocked off Lille, Bologna, and fellow Premier League side Nottingham Forest en route to the final.
Having already qualified for the Champions League with a guaranteed top four finish in the domestic standings, the guaranteed spot in the top competition afforded to the winner is not worth much to them, but the chance to lift a famous UEFA trophy surely provides enough motivation.
Freiburg, meanwhile, are in their first European final, having never previously progressed passed the Round of 16 in any major European tournament.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the weekly schedule.
Aston Villa vs. Freiburg live stream, TV channel
Here's how to watch the 2026 UEFA Europa League final in English across the United States:
TV channel: CBS Sports Network
Live stream: Paramount+, fubo
The Europa League final between Aston Villa and Freiburg will be televised on CBS Sports Network, as CBS Sports has the broadcast rights to all UEFA competitions.
It will also be streamed on their dedicated streaming platform Paramount+, which combines the best content from the worlds of sports, news and entertainment, including the NFL, UFC, March Madness, UEFA Champions League and more. You can stream live events as well as thousands of hours of shows and movies.
CBS Sports Network is also available to stream on fubo, who is offering a FREE trial for new subscribers, so you can try the service before you buy. Stream ESPN, ABC, CBS, Fox and 100+ top channels of live TV and sports without cable. (Participating plans only. Taxes and fees may apply.)
What time does the Europa League final kick off?
This major European title clash takes place at Besiktas Park in Istanbul, Turkey and kicks off on Wednesday, May 20 at 9 p.m. local time.
Here's how that time translates across the United States:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Wed, May 20 | 3:00 p.m. |
| Central Time | Wed, May 20 | 2:00 p.m. |
| Mountain Time | Wed, May 20 | 1:00 p.m. |
| Pacific Time | Wed, May 20 | 12:00 p.m. |
UEFA European final schedule
All times Eastern.
Wednesday, May 20
- UEFA Europa League final: Aston Villa vs. Freiburg (3 p.m.)
Wednesday, May 27
- UEFA Conference League final: Crystal Palace vs. Rayo Vallecano (3 p.m.)
Saturday, May 30
- UEFA Champions League final: PSG vs. Arsenal (3 p.m.)
English (US)