How to watch Bayer Leverkusen vs Arsenal: Free stream details and TV info as the Gunners head to Germany

Arsenal’s pursuit of a historic quadruple takes them to the BayArena on Wednesday night for the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie against Bayer Leverkusen, and supporters around the world have a wealth of viewing options—several of them free of charge.

Kick-off in North Rhine-Westphalia is scheduled amid a packed mid-week of European action, with this clash one of four opening-leg ties taking place across the continent. Mikel Arteta’s side arrive in Germany buoyant: eight wins from eight in the league phase and an 11-match unbeaten streak in all competitions since a 3-2 home defeat to Manchester United in January. A weekend FA Cup escape—Eberechi Eze’s 66th-minute goal edged Mansfield Town—keeps the Gunners alive on every front.

Leverkusen, by contrast, have regrouped under Kasper Hjulmand after the early-season sacking of Erik ten Hag. Die Werkself sit sixth in the Bundesliga, more than 20 points adrift of runaway leaders Bayern München, yet have reached the knockout rounds and are unbeaten in their last four matches. A dramatic 3-3 draw with Freiburg on Saturday, sealed by Matthias Ginter’s late equaliser, served as both entertainment and warning that defensive stability remains elusive.

Team news tilts further toward the visitors. Leverkusen will be without Mark Flekken (knee), Loïc Badé (hamstring), Arthur (ligament), Lucas Vázquez (calf), Eliesse Ben Seghir (calf), Nathan Tella (foot) and Patrik Schick (muscle). Arsenal hope to have William Saliba (ankle), Martin Ødegaard (knee) and Ben White (knock) available, though all three will be assessed before the travelling party is confirmed.

Global broadcast details

United Kingdom: TNT Sports 3 holds the rights, with the match also streamable via Discovery+. Monthly access costs £30.99.

Ireland: Virgin Media Two and Virgin Media Play will carry the game with English commentary at no cost; viewers need only a simple account.

United States: CBS’s Paramount+ streams every Champions League fixture. The Essential tier is priced at $8.99 per month.

Australia: Stan Sport remains the home of both the Premier League and Europe’s premier club competition; full access is AU$32 per month.

For travelling supporters, a reputable VPN can restore home-country streaming services abroad, though users should always respect platform terms of service.

FourFourTwo’s on-the-whistle prediction suggests a tighter contest than the standings imply, but still fancies Arsenal to return to London with a lead to defend in the second leg.

Bayer Leverkusen vs Arsenal kicks off at 20:00 GMT / 15:00 ET / 06:00+1 AEDT and will be shown live on the platforms listed above.

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