Stuttgart and Porto meet in the UEFA Europa League Round of 16 first leg with a quarter-final spot on the line. Both sides know one big night can define their European season. Porto arrived here by finishing 5th in the league phase (17 points), while Stuttgart battled through the playoffs against Celtic Glasgow to reach this stage. The winner moves one step closer to a potential quarter-final against Nottingham Forest or FC Midtjylland.
Match Preview
This is the Rückspiel of the UEFA Europa League Achtelfinale between VfB Stuttgart and FC Porto, played at MHPArena. Porto earned direct passage into the Round of 16 by finishing 5th in the league phase on 17 points, while Stuttgart had to survive a tense playoff against Celtic Glasgow, winning 4:1 away and losing 0:1 at home to go through on aggregate.
Stuttgart’s recent results show both attacking upside and some volatility: a 4-0 home win over Wolfsburg (01.03.2026) and a 2-2 away draw at Mainz (07.03.2026) surround that 0-1 home loss to Celtic (26.02.2026) that still proved enough to advance. Sportvorstand Wohlgemuth has stressed enjoying this moment after the club’s recent relegation history, and it is Stuttgart’s first Europa League Round of 16 appearance in 13 years.
Porto come in as Primeira Liga leaders by 8 points and bring the kind of tactical experience often associated with deep European runs. Their form includes a 3-1 home win over FC Arouca (27.02.2026) and a 2-2 away draw at Benfica (08.03.2026). With Champions League pedigree, Porto will expect to control the tempo, while Stuttgart will look to match intensity and take chances when they appear.
Kickoff Time
The confirmed kick-off is 19 March 2026 at 21:00 local time in Porto (Portugal).
- 21:00 (Portugal local time)
Where to watch on TV & Live Stream
The match takes place at Estádio do Dragão in Porto. Official viewing options depend on your country and broadcaster rights for the UEFA Europa League. Check your local listings and the official broadcaster for your region to confirm TV coverage and live-stream availability for Stuttgart vs Porto.
How to watch online
Online viewing is typically available through the official broadcaster’s website and mobile apps where UEFA Europa League rights are held. Log in with an active TV provider or streaming subscription if required, then find the live match page close to kick-off. Some services apply monthly subscription fees or require a valid pay-TV package to unlock live streams. Availability can vary by country, so use the official broadcaster listed for your region when possible.
| Country | Official Broadcaster/Stream |
| 🇩🇿 Algeria | beIN Sports |
| 🇦🇩 Andorra | Canal+ |
| 🇦🇴 Angola | SuperSport |
| 🇦🇮 Anguilla | Bluu, Rush Sports |
| 🇦🇬 Antigua and Barbuda | Bluu, Rush Sports |
| 🇦🇷 Argentina | ESPN Argentina, Disney+ Premium Argentina |
| 🇦🇲 Armenia | FAST TV |
| 🇦🇼 Aruba | Bluu, Rush Sports |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | Stan Sport |
| 🇦🇹 Austria | Sky Sport Austria, RTL+ |
| 🇧🇸 Bahamas | Bluu, Rush Sports |
| 🇧🇭 Bahrain | beIN Sports |
| 🇧🇩 Bangladesh | tapmad |
| 🇧🇧 Barbados | Bluu, Rush Sports |
| 🇧🇾 Belarus | Okko Sport |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | Tipik |
| 🇧🇯 Benin | SuperSport |
| 🇧🇲 Bermuda | Bluu, Rush Sports |
| 🇧🇹 Bhutan | tapmad |
| 🇧🇴 Bolivia | ESPN Colombia, Disney+ Premium Chile |
| 🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina | Moja TV |
| 🇧🇼 Botswana | SuperSport |
| 🇻🇬 British Virgin Islands | Bluu, Rush Sports |
| 🇧🇳 Brunei Darussalam | beIN Sports |
| 🇧🇬 Bulgaria | MAX Sport 3 |
| 🇧🇫 Burkina Faso | SuperSport |
| 🇧🇮 Burundi | SuperSport |
| 🇰🇭 Cambodia | beIN Sports |
| 🇨🇲 Cameroon | SuperSport |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | DAZN Canada, fuboTV Canada |
| 🇨🇻 Cape Verde Islands | SuperSport |
| 🇰🇾 Cayman Islands | Bluu, Rush Sports |
| 🇨🇫 Central African Republic | SuperSport |
| 🇹🇩 Chad | SuperSport |
| 🇨🇱 Chile | Disney+ Premium Chile, ESPN5 Chile |
| 🇨🇴 Colombia | ESPN Colombia, Disney+ Premium Sur |
| 🇰🇲 Comoros | SuperSport |
| 🇨🇩 Congo DR | SuperSport |
| 🇭🇷 Croatia | MAXtv To Go |
| 🇨🇾 Cyprus | Cytavision |
| 🇨🇿 Czech Republic | OnePlay |
| 🇨🇮 Côte D’Ivoire | SuperSport |
| 🇩🇰 Denmark | Disney+ |
| 🇩🇯 Djibouti | SuperSport |
| 🇩🇲 Dominica | Bluu, Rush Sports |
| 🇪🇨 Ecuador | ESPN Colombia, Disney+ Premium Sur |
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | beIN Sports |
| 🇬🇶 Equatorial Guinea | SuperSport |
| 🇪🇷 Eritrea | SuperSport |
| 🇪🇪 Estonia | Go3 Extra Sports Estonia |
| 🇪🇹 Ethiopia | SuperSport |
| 🇫🇮 Finland | Viaplay |
| 🇫🇷 France | Canal+ |
| 🇬🇦 Gabon | SuperSport |
| 🇬🇲 Gambia | SuperSport |
| 🇬🇪 Georgia | Setanta Sports |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | RTL+ |
| 🇬🇭 Ghana | SuperSport |
| 🇬🇧 Great Britain | TNT Sports 1, discovery+ |
| 🇬🇷 Greece | Cosmote Sport 8 HD |
| 🇬🇩 Grenada | Bluu, Rush Sports |
| 🇬🇳 Guinea | SuperSport |
| 🇬🇼 Guinea-Bissau | SuperSport |
| 🇭🇰 Hong Kong | beIN Sports |
| 🇮🇸 Iceland | SÝN Sport |
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia | beIN Sports |
| 🇮🇷 Iran | beIN Sports |
| 🇮🇶 Iraq | beIN Sports |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland Republic | TNT Sports 1, discovery+, discovery+ App |
| 🇮🇱 Israel | Sport 2 |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | Sky Sport |
| 🇯🇲 Jamaica | Bluu, Rush Sports |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | WOWOW |
| 🇯🇴 Jordan | beIN Sports |
| 🇰🇪 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 | SuperSport |
| 🇲🇺 Mauritius | SuperSport |
| 🇾🇹 Mayotte | SuperSport |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | Disney+ Premium Mexico, ESPN4 Mexico |
| 🇲🇳 Mongolia | Premier Sports |
| 🇲🇪 Montenegro | Arena 4 Premium |
| 🇲🇸 Montserrat | Bluu, Rush Sports |
| 🇲🇦 Morocco | beIN Sports |
| 🇲🇿 Mozambique | SuperSport |
| 🇳🇦 Namibia | SuperSport |
| 🇳🇵 Nepal | tapmad |
| 🇳🇿 New Zealand | DAZN New Zealand |
| 🇳🇪 Niger | SuperSport |
| 🇳🇬 Nigeria | SuperSport |
| 🇳🇴 Norway | Viaplay |
| 🇴🇲 Oman | beIN Sports |
| 🇵🇰 Pakistan | tapmad |
| 🇵🇸 Palestine | beIN Sports |
| 🇵🇦 Panama | Bluu, Rush Sports |
| 🇵🇾 Paraguay | ESPN Colombia, Disney+ Premium Argentina |
| 🇵🇪 Peru | ESPN Colombia, Disney+ Premium Chile |
| 🇵🇭 Philippines | beIN Sports |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | Polsat |
| 🇵🇹 Portugal | DAZN Portugal |
| 🇵🇷 Puerto Rico | ViX |
| 🇶🇦 Qatar | beIN Sports |
| 🇷🇴 Romania | Digi Sport |
| 🇷🇺 Russia | Okko Sport |
| 🇷🇼 Rwanda | SuperSport |
| 🇸🇭 Saint Helena | SuperSport |
| 🇰🇳 Saint Kitts and Nevis | Bluu, Rush Sports |
| 🇱🇨 Saint Lucia | Bluu |
| 🇸🇲 San Marino | Sky Sport |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | beIN Sports |
| 🇸🇳 Senegal | SuperSport |
| 🇷🇸 Serbia | Arena 4 Premium |
| 🇸🇨 Seychelles | SuperSport |
| 🇸🇱 Sierra Leone | SuperSport |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | beIN Sports |
| 🇸🇴 Somalia | SuperSport |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | SuperSport |
| 🇸🇸 South Sudan | beIN Sports |
| 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka | tapmad |
| 🇻🇨 St. Vincent / Grenadines | Bluu |
| 🇸🇩 Sudan | SuperSport |
| 🇸🇷 Suriname | Bluu, Rush Sports |
| 🇸🇿 Swaziland | SuperSport |
| 🇸🇪 Sweden | Disney+ |
| 🇨🇭 Switzerland | Blue Sport, RTL+, Canal+, Sunrise TV |
| 🇸🇾 Syria | beIN Sports |
| 🇸🇹 São Tomé and Príncipe | SuperSport |
| 🇹🇿 Tanzania | SuperSport |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | beIN Sports |
| 🇹🇬 Togo | SuperSport |
| 🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago | Bluu, Rush Sports |
| 🇹🇳 Tunisia | beIN Sports |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | tabii |
| 🇹🇨 Turks and Caicos Islands | Bluu, Rush Sports |
| 🇺🇬 Uganda | SuperSport |
| 🇺🇦 Ukraine | Megogo |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | beIN Sports |
| 🇺🇾 Uruguay | ESPN Colombia, Disney+ Premium Argentina |
| 🇺🇸 USA | Paramount+, ViX |
| 🇻🇪 Venezuela | ESPN Colombia, Disney+ Premium Sur, inter |
| 🇻🇳 Vietnam | ON Plus |
| 🇾🇪 Yemen | beIN Sports |
| 🇿🇲 Zambia | SuperSport |
| 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe | SuperSport |
How to watch anywhere with VPN
A VPN can help you access your usual streaming service when geo-restrictions block the broadcast outside your home country. Use a reputable VPN service, then connect to a server location where your streaming subscription is available (for example, the UK if your provider is UK-based). Open the broadcaster’s app or website, sign in, and start the live stream at kick-off.
- Step 1: Get a VPN and install it on your device.
- Step 2: Connect to a server in the country that matches your streaming access.
- Step 3: Log in to the platform and watch the match live.
Most major VPNs support iOS, Android, desktop browsers, and many Smart TV setups, so you can watch on the screen you prefer.
How to watch at Sportsbooks
Some sportsbook platforms offer live streams for selected football matches, often including European competitions, if your account meets viewing requirements. Access usually depends on having a registered account and a funded balance. Stream availability can vary by country and by match, so confirm inside the sportsbook’s live section before kick-off.
- Step 1: Register a sportsbook account where you are eligible to use the service.
- Step 2: Make a deposit (a funded account is often required).
- Step 3: Go to the live/streaming section and look for a “Play” icon next to Stuttgart vs Porto.
Expect standard account checks and regional restrictions depending on local regulations.
Stuttgart vs Porto is a high-stakes Europa League night with a quarter-final place up for grabs and a potential next tie against Nottingham Forest or FC Midtjylland. Follow TipsGG for pre-match updates, lineups, and post-match coverage as the Round of 16 unfolds.