Alex MacQuoid
VfB Stuttgart and Celtic meet again in the UEFA Europa League K.o.-Play-offs Rückspiel on 26 February 2026, with a place in the Round of 16 on the line. Stuttgart carry a commanding advantage after a 4–1 first-leg win in Glasgow, so Celtic arrive in Germany needing a near-perfect night to keep their European run alive. Expect a high-tempo second leg at the MHP Arena, with Stuttgart aiming to finish the job and Celtic chasing a historic comeback.
Match Preview
This second leg is defined by Stuttgart’s 4–1 away win on 19 February 2026, a result built on structured play, ruthlessness in front of goal, and punishing Celtic mistakes. The scorers in Glasgow underlined Stuttgart’s efficiency: El Khannouss struck twice (15’, 28’), Leweling added a third (57’), and Tomás sealed it late (90+3). Sebastian Hoeness has positioned Stuttgart clearly as the favorite, and the game state suits them: control the rhythm, protect the lead, and pick moments to strike.
Celtic’s task is stark. They need at least three goals to progress, a turnaround described as historically impossible after a three-goal home defeat in European competition. Martin O’Neill’s side were left disappointed by the first leg, where Nygren’s 21st-minute goal proved only a brief lift in a 1–4 loss. O’Neill also marked his 1,000th match as a head coach with that defeat, adding pressure to deliver a response in Stuttgart.
There is also a historical edge. Celtic eliminated Stuttgart in the 2002/03 UEFA Cup (3–1 at home, 3–2 away), and the current Celtic coach Martin O’Neill was involved back then. Stuttgart can turn the narrative the other way by closing out this tie and moving into the last 16, where their potential opponent will be Braga or Porto (draw on 27 February).
Kickoff Time
The confirmed kick-off is 26. Februar 2026, 18:45 Uhr MEZ in Stuttgart (Germany).
- UK (GMT) & Ireland: 17:45
- USA (Eastern Time): 12:45
- USA (Pacific Time): 09:45
Where to watch on TV & Live Stream
The match takes place at the MHP Arena in Stuttgart. In Germany, watch on RTL and stream on RTL+. In the USA, coverage is on CBS Sports Network with streaming via Paramount+. In Great Britain, the game is on TNT Sports 2 with streaming on discovery+.
How to watch online
Official streaming depends on your location and usually requires an active subscription. In Germany, use RTL+ to stream online. In the USA, stream via Paramount+, with extra options listed as fuboTV and ViX. In Great Britain and Ireland, stream through discovery+ (also listed as discovery+ App), while TV coverage is on TNT Sports 2. Many services offer apps for mobile and smart TVs, or browser playback on desktop. If you are traveling, make sure your account and payment method match the service’s regional requirements.
| Country | Official Broadcaster/Stream |
| 🇩🇿 Algeria | beIN Sports |
| 🇦🇸 American Samoa | tvWAN Sports |
| 🇦🇩 Andorra | Canal+ |
| 🇦🇴 Angola | SuperSport |
| 🇦🇮 Anguilla | Bluu |
| 🇦🇬 Antigua and Barbuda | Bluu |
| 🇦🇷 Argentina | ESPN Argentina, Disney+ Premium Argentina |
| 🇦🇲 Armenia | Fast Sports 1FAST TV |
| 🇦🇼 Aruba | Bluu |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | Stan Sport |
| 🇦🇹 Austria | RTL, Sky Sport Austria |
| 🇦🇿 Azerbaijan | TV NET |
| 🇧🇸 Bahamas | Bluu |
| 🇧🇭 Bahrain | beIN Sports |
| 🇧🇩 Bangladesh | tapmad |
| 🇧🇧 Barbados | Bluu |
| 🇧🇾 Belarus | Okko Sport |
| 🇧🇯 Benin | SuperSport |
| 🇧🇲 Bermuda | Bluu |
| 🇧🇹 Bhutan | tapmad |
| 🇧🇴 Bolivia | ESPN Colombia, Disney+ Premium Chile |
| 🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina | Arena Sport |
| 🇧🇼 Botswana | SuperSport |
| 🇻🇬 British Virgin Islands | Bluu |
| 🇧🇳 Brunei Darussalam | beIN Sports |
| 🇧🇬 Bulgaria | Voyo Sport |
| 🇧🇫 Burkina Faso | SuperSport |
| 🇧🇮 Burundi | SuperSport |
| 🇰🇭 Cambodia | beIN Sports |
| 🇨🇲 Cameroon | SuperSport |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | DAZN Canada, fuboTV Canada |
| 🇨🇻 Cape Verde Islands | SuperSport |
| 🇰🇾 Cayman Islands | Bluu |
| 🇨🇫 Central African Republic | SuperSport |
| 🇹🇩 Chad | beIN Sports |
| 🇨🇱 Chile | ESPN Chile, Disney+ Premium Chile |
| 🇨🇳 China | ZhiBo8 |
| 🇨🇴 Colombia | ESPN Colombia, Disney+ Premium Sur |
| 🇰🇲 Comoros | SuperSport |
| 🇨🇩 Congo DR | SuperSport |
| 🇭🇷 Croatia | Arena Sport |
| 🇨🇾 Cyprus | Cytavision |
| 🇨🇮 Côte D’Ivoire | SuperSport |
| 🇩🇰 Denmark | Disney+ |
| 🇩🇯 Djibouti | beIN Sports |
| 🇩🇲 Dominica | Bluu |
| 🇪🇨 Ecuador | ESPN Colombia, Disney+ Premium Sur |
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | beIN Sports |
| 🇬🇶 Equatorial Guinea | SuperSport |
| 🇪🇷 Eritrea | SuperSport |
| 🇪🇪 Estonia | Go3 Extra Sports Estonia |
| 🇪🇹 Ethiopia | SuperSport |
| 🇫🇯 Fiji | tvWAN Sports |
| 🇫🇮 Finland | Elisa Viihde Viaplay |
| 🇫🇷 France | Canal+ |
| 🇬🇦 Gabon | SuperSport |
| 🇬🇲 Gambia | SuperSport |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | RTLRTL+ |
| 🇬🇭 Ghana | SuperSport |
| 🇬🇧 Great Britain | TNT Sports, discovery+ |
| 🇬🇷 Greece | ANT1+ |
| 🇬🇩 Grenada | Bluu |
| 🇬🇳 Guinea | SuperSport |
| 🇬🇼 Guinea-Bissau | SuperSport |
| 🇭🇰 Hong Kong | beIN Sports |
| 🇮🇸 Iceland | Viaplay Iceland |
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia | beIN Sports |
| 🇮🇷 Iran | beIN Sports |
| 🇮🇶 Iraq | beIN Sports |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland Republic | TNT Sports, discovery+ |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | Sky Sport |
| 🇯🇲 Jamaica | Bluu |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | WOWOW |
| 🇯🇴 Jordan | beIN Sports |
| 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan | Qazsport |
| 🇰🇪 Kenya | SuperSport |
| 🇰🇷 Korea Republic | SPOTV NOW |
| 🇽🇰 Kosovo | Arena 4 Premium |
| 🇰🇼 Kuwait | beIN Sports |
| 🇱🇦 Laos | beIN Sports |
| 🇱🇻 Latvia | Go3 Extra Sports Latvia |
| 🇱🇧 Lebanon | beIN Sports |
| 🇱🇸 Lesotho | SuperSport |
| 🇱🇷 Liberia | SuperSport |
| 🇱🇾 Libya | beIN Sports |
| 🇱🇮 Liechtenstein | Blue Sport |
| 🇱🇹 Lithuania | Go3 Extra Sports Lithuania |
| 🇲🇴 Macau | TDM Desporto |
| 🇲🇰 Macedonia | Arena 4 Premium |
| 🇲🇬 Madagascar | SuperSport |
| 🇲🇼 Malawi | SuperSport |
| 🇲🇾 Malaysia | beIN Sports |
| 🇲🇱 Mali | SuperSport |
| 🇲🇹 Malta | GO TV |
| 🇲🇷 Mauritania | beIN Sports |
| 🇲🇺 Mauritius | SuperSport |
| 🇾🇹 Mayotte | SuperSport |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | ESPN2 Mexico, Disney+ Premium Mexico |
| 🇲🇳 Mongolia | Premier Sports 2 |
| 🇲🇪 Montenegro | Arena 4 Premium |
| 🇲🇸 Montserrat | Bluu |
| 🇲🇦 Morocco | beIN Sports |
| 🇲🇿 Mozambique | SuperSport |
| 🇳🇦 Namibia | SuperSport |
| 🇳🇵 Nepal | tapmad |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | Ziggo SportZiggo Sport 2 |
| 🇳🇿 New Zealand | DAZN New Zealand |
| 🇳🇪 Niger | SuperSport |
| 🇳🇬 Nigeria | SuperSport |
| 🇳🇴 Norway | Viaplay Norway |
| 🇴🇲 Oman | beIN Sports |
| 🇵🇰 Pakistan | tapmad |
| 🇵🇸 Palestine | beIN Sports |
| 🇵🇦 Panama | Bluu |
| 🇵🇾 Paraguay | ESPN Colombia, Disney+ Premium Argentina |
| 🇵🇪 Peru | ESPN Colombia, Disney+ Premium Chile |
| 🇵🇭 Philippines | beIN Sports |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | Polsat Sport |
| 🇵🇹 Portugal | DAZN Portugal |
| 🇵🇷 Puerto Rico | CBS Sports |
| 🇶🇦 Qatar | beIN Sports |
| 🇷🇪 Reunion | SuperSport |
| 🇷🇺 Russia | Okko Sport |
| 🇷🇼 Rwanda | SuperSport |
| 🇸🇭 Saint Helena | SuperSport |
| 🇰🇳 Saint Kitts and Nevis | Bluu |
| 🇱🇨 Saint Lucia | Bluu |
| 🇼🇸 Samoa | tvWAN Sports |
| 🇸🇲 San Marino | RTL, Sky Sport |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | beIN Sports |
| 🇸🇳 Senegal | SuperSport |
| 🇷🇸 Serbia | Arena 4 Premium |
| 🇸🇨 Seychelles | SuperSport |
| 🇸🇱 Sierra Leone | SuperSport |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | beIN Sports |
| 🇸🇴 Somalia | beIN Sports |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | SuperSport |
| 🇸🇸 South Sudan | beIN Sports |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | Movistar+ |
| 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka | tapmad |
| 🇻🇨 St. Vincent / Grenadines | Bluu |
| 🇸🇩 Sudan | beIN Sports |
| 🇸🇷 Suriname | Bluu |
| 🇸🇿 Swaziland | SuperSport |
| 🇸🇪 Sweden | Disney+ |
| 🇨🇭 Switzerland | RTL, Canal+ |
| 🇸🇾 Syria | beIN Sports |
| 🇸🇹 São Tomé and Príncipe | SuperSport |
| 🇹🇿 Tanzania | SuperSport |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | beIN Sports |
| 🇹🇬 Togo | SuperSport |
| 🇹🇴 Tonga | tvWAN Sports |
| 🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago | Bluu |
| 🇹🇳 Tunisia | beIN Sports |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | tabii |
| 🇹🇨 Turks and Caicos Islands | Bluu |
| 🇺🇬 Uganda | SuperSport |
| 🇺🇦 Ukraine | Megogo |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | beIN Sports |
| 🇺🇾 Uruguay | ESPN Colombia, Disney+ Premium Argentina |
| 🇺🇸 USA | CBS Sports, Paramount+, fuboTV, ViX |
| 🇻🇺 Vanuatu | tvWAN Sports |
| 🇻🇪 Venezuela | ESPN Colombia, Disney+ Premium Surinter |
| 🇻🇳 Vietnam | ON Football |
| 🇾🇪 Yemen | beIN Sports |
| 🇿🇲 Zambia | SuperSport |
| 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe | SuperSport |
How to watch anywhere with VPN
A VPN can help when your usual streaming service is geo-blocked while you travel. It works by routing your connection through a server in another country, so the platform sees you in that region. Steps: 1) choose and install a VPN, 2) connect to a server in the country where you have access (for example, the UK for discovery+ access), 3) log in to your streaming platform and start the match. Most major VPN apps run on iOS, Android, and desktop, and many support Smart TV setups through apps or router connections. Use the official broadcaster tied to your subscription.
How to watch at Sportsbooks
Some sportsbook sites often provide live streams for selected matches if your account is eligible. Access usually requires a registered account and a funded balance, and the stream may be limited by country rules. Standard steps: 1) register, 2) complete any required verification, 3) deposit funds, 4) open the match page and look for the live video or “Play” icon. If no stream appears, use the official broadcaster listed for your country in the table above.
Stuttgart have one foot in the Europa League Round of 16, Celtic need a night that defies history. Set your reminders for 18:45 MEZ and lock in the correct broadcaster early. Check TipsGG for more pre-match and post-match updates around Stuttgart vs Celtic.
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