Porto host Nottingham Forest at the iconic Estádio do Dragão on Thursday, April 9, 2026, in the first leg of the UEFA Europa League quarter-finals. The Portuguese giants seek their first semi-final berth in over a decade, while Forest make their first European quarter-final appearance in 30 years. Porto remain unbeaten in their last 20 home matches across all competitions, but Forest stunned them 2-0 in the league phase back in October. This rematch promises high stakes as both clubs chase continental glory.
Match Preview
Porto enter this quarter-final clash in commanding domestic form, sitting five points clear at the top of the Primeira Liga with a game in hand. Their Europa League campaign has been impressive with seven wins, two draws, and just one loss—that defeat coming at the hands of Nottingham Forest. The Dragons dismantled Stuttgart 4-1 on aggregate in the round of 16 and haven’t tasted defeat at home in 20 consecutive matches. Their recent 2-2 draw against Famalicão represents their only blemish in the last five outings, with four wins cementing their status as favorites.
Nottingham Forest’s season tells a contrasting story. Fighting for Premier League survival in 16th place, just three points above the relegation zone, they’ve found European football a welcome distraction. Their Europa League journey includes six wins, two draws, and four losses, with a dramatic penalty shootout victory over Midtjylland (2-2 aggregate) securing their quarter-final spot. A recent 3-0 triumph over Tottenham provided a confidence boost, but Forest face their toughest test yet. The memories of that 2-0 home victory over Porto in October will fuel their belief, though overturning Porto’s fortress record at the Dragão presents an entirely different challenge.
Kickoff Time
The match kicks off at 19:00 UTC (8:00 PM local time in Porto, Portugal) on Thursday, April 9, 2026. Here are the start times in major time zones:
- United Kingdom & Ireland: 8:00 PM GMT
- Central Europe (Germany, France, Italy, Spain): 9:00 PM CET
- United States (East Coast): 4:00 PM EDT
- United States (West Coast): 1:00 PM PDT
- Brazil: 5:00 PM BRT
- Middle East (UAE, Saudi Arabia): 11:00 PM GST
- South Africa: 9:00 PM SAST
- Australia (Sydney): 7:00 AM AEDT (April 10)
How to watch online & on TV
The Porto vs Nottingham Forest quarter-final will be broadcast across numerous territories worldwide. In the UK, TNT 1 and discovery+ hold exclusive rights, with subscription required for both services. Italian fans can watch on free-to-air TV8 or via Sky Calcio and NOW. Spanish viewers need Prime Video, while German audiences access the match through RTL+. French coverage appears on Canal+ Live 5 and SuperSport channels. Portuguese fans watch on Sport TV5. Most streaming platforms require paid subscriptions, though some territories offer free-to-air options. Check regional availability for specific pricing details.
| 🇬🇧 England | discovery+, TNT 1 |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | TV8, Sky Calcio, NOW |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | Prime Video |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | RTL+ |
| 🇫🇷 France | SS Maximo, SS Premier League, Canal+ Live 5 |
| 🇵🇹 Portugal | Sport TV5 |
| 🏴 Scotland | discovery+, TNT 1 |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | Prime Video |
| 🇳🇴 Norway | Viaplay |
| 🇦🇹 Austria | Sky Aus 3, RTL+, Prime Video |
| 🇨🇭 Switzerland | RTL+ |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | discovery+, TNT 1 |
| 🇬🇧 Northern Ireland | discovery+, TNT 1 |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | Polsat Pre 1 |
| 🇷🇴 Romania | Prima 3, Digi 2 |
| 🏴 Wales | discovery+, TNT 1 |
| 🇭🇷 Croatia | Arena 3 HR |
| 🇨🇾 Cyprus | Cytavision Sports 4K 2, Cytavision 4 |
| 🇦🇩 Andorra | Canal+ Live 5 |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | CazéTV, Prime Video |
| 🇺🇸 United States | CBS, Prime Video |
| 🇨🇱 Chile | Disney+ P Chi, ESPN 3 Sur |
| 🇵🇾 Paraguay | ESPN 3 Sur |
| 🇵🇪 Peru | Disney+ P Chi, ESPN 3 Sur |
| 🇺🇾 Uruguay | ESPN 3 Sur |
| 🇨🇴 Colombia | ESPN 3 Sur |
| 🇪🇨 Ecuador | ESPN 3 Sur |
| 🇻🇪 Venezuela | ESPN 3 Sur |
| 🇧🇴 Bolivia | ESPN 3 Sur, Disney+ P Chi |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | beIN 2 |
| 🇮🇷 Iran | beIN 2 |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | beIN 2 |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | beIN 3 Mal |
| 🇲🇾 Malaysia | beIN Malaysia, sooka, beIN 3 Mal |
| 🇧🇭 Bahrain | beIN 2 |
| 🇶🇦 Qatar | beIN 2 |
| 🇾🇪 Yemen | beIN 2 |
| 🇯🇴 Jordan | beIN 2 |
| 🇰🇼 Kuwait | beIN 2 |
| 🇴🇲 Oman | beIN 2 |
| 🇱🇧 Lebanon | beIN 2 |
| 🇮🇶 Iraq | beIN 2 |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | SS Maximo |
| 🇳🇬 Nigeria | DStv Now, SS Maximo |
| 🇲🇦 Morocco | beIN 2 |
| 🇹🇳 Tunisia | beIN 2 |
| 🇩🇿 Algeria | beIN 2 |
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | beIN 2 |
| 🇱🇾 Libya | beIN 2 |
| 🇦🇴 Angola | DStv Now, SS Maximo, SS Premier League |
| 🇬🇭 Ghana | SS Premier League, SS Maximo, DStv Now |
| 🇸🇲 San Marino | Sky Calcio, TV8, NOW |
| 🇸🇩 Sudan | SS Maximo, DStv Now, SS Premier League, beIN 2 |
| 🇸🇾 Syria | beIN 2 |
| 🇵🇸 Palestine | beIN 2 |
| 🇸🇳 Senegal | SS Premier League, DStv Now, SS Maximo |
| 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe | DStv Now, SS Premier League, SS Maximo |
| 🇰🇪 Kenya | DStv Now, SS Premier League, SS Maximo |
| 🇨🇲 Cameroon | DStv Now, SS Maximo, SS Premier League |
| 🇪🇹 Ethiopia | SS Premier League, SS Maximo, DStv Now |
| 🇷🇼 Rwanda | SS Premier League, SS Maximo |
| 🇨🇮 Ivory Coast | SS Premier League, DStv Now, SS Maximo |
| 🇲🇱 Mali | SS Premier League, DStv Now, SS Maximo |
| 🇿🇲 Zambia | SS Maximo, SS Premier League |
| 🇲🇷 Mauritania | SS Maximo, SS Premier League, DStv Now, beIN 2 |
| 🇳🇦 Namibia | DStv Now, SS Maximo, SS Premier League |
| 🇧🇼 Botswana | DStv Now, SS Premier League, SS Maximo |
| 🇹🇬 Togo | DStv Now, SS Premier League, SS Maximo |
| 🇲🇼 Malawi | SS Premier League, SS Maximo, DStv Now |
| 🇧🇯 Benin | SS Premier League, SS Maximo |
| 🇬🇲 Gambia | DStv Now, SS Maximo, SS Premier League |
| 🇱🇸 Lesotho | SS Premier League, SS Maximo, DStv Now |
| 🇺🇬 Uganda | DStv Now, SS Maximo, SS Premier League |
| 🇬🇦 Gabon | SS Premier League, SS Maximo, DStv Now |
| 🇧🇮 Burundi | DStv Now, SS Premier League, SS Maximo |
| 🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of the Congo | DStv Now, SS Premier League, SS Maximo |
| 🇧🇫 Burkina Faso | SS Maximo, DStv Now, SS Premier League |
| 🇬🇳 Guinea | SS Maximo, SS Premier League, DStv Now |
| 🇨🇻 Cape Verde | SS Premier League, DStv Now, SS Maximo |
| 🇨🇬 Republic of the Congo | SS Premier League, DStv Now, SS Maximo |
| 🇳🇪 Niger | SS Premier League, DStv Now, SS Maximo |
| 🇲🇬 Madagascar | SS Maximo, DStv Now, SS Premier League |
| 🇨🇫 Central African Republic | SS Premier League, SS Maximo |
| 🇸🇱 Sierra Leone | SS Premier League, SS Maximo, DStv Now |
| 🇲🇿 Mozambique | SS Maximo, SS Premier League, DStv Now |
| 🇬🇼 Guinea-Bissau | DStv Now, SS Premier League, SS Maximo |
| 🇹🇿 Tanzania | SS Premier League, DStv Now, SS Maximo |
| 🇬🇶 Equatorial Guinea | SS Maximo, DStv Now, SS Premier League |
| 🇸🇿 Eswatini | SS Maximo, DStv Now, SS Premier League |
| 🇰🇲 Comoros | SS Premier League, SS Maximo |
| 🇱🇷 Liberia | SS Premier League, DStv Now, SS Maximo |
| 🇲🇺 Mauritius | DStv Now, SS Premier League, SS Maximo |
| 🇹🇩 Chad | SS Premier League, SS Maximo, DStv Now, beIN 2 |
| 🇸🇹 São Tomé and Príncipe | SS Premier League, SS Maximo |
| 🇸🇨 Seychelles | DStv Now, SS Maximo, SS Premier League |
| 🇧🇳 Brunei | beIN Malaysia |
| 🇩🇯 Djibouti | SS Premier League, DStv Now, SS Maximo, beIN 2 |
| 🇪🇷 Eritrea | SS Maximo, DStv Now, SS Premier League |
| 🇸🇴 Somalia | SS Premier League, SS Maximo, beIN 2 |
| 🇺🇦 Ukraine | Megogo |
How to watch anywhere with VPN
A Virtual Private Network (VPN) allows you to bypass geographical restrictions and access streaming services from anywhere in the world. If you’re traveling abroad or your region doesn’t have broadcast rights, a VPN connects you to a server in a country where the match is available. Here’s how to set it up:
- Choose a reliable VPN provider: Select a reputable service with servers in countries broadcasting the match (UK, US, Germany, etc.)
- Download and install: Get the VPN app on your device (iOS, Android, Windows, Mac, Smart TV, Fire Stick)
- Connect to a server: Choose a server location where the match is broadcast (e.g., UK for TNT 1/discovery+)
- Login to your streaming platform: Access the broadcaster’s website or app as normal
- Start watching: Stream the match with your existing subscription or free-to-air service
VPNs work across all major devices and platforms. Most premium services offer 30-day money-back guarantees, allowing you to test the service risk-free. Connection speeds remain fast enough for HD streaming, and your internet activity stays private and encrypted.
How to watch at Sportsbooks
Many online sportsbooks and betting sites offer live streaming of major European football matches to registered users with funded accounts. This provides an alternative viewing option, particularly in regions without traditional broadcast coverage. The streaming quality typically matches standard definition broadcasts, and you can watch directly through the betting platform’s website or mobile app.
To access sportsbook streaming:
- Register an account: Sign up with a licensed sportsbook operating in your jurisdiction
- Verify your identity: Complete the required KYC (Know Your Customer) checks
- Make a deposit: Fund your account with the minimum required amount (often as low as $10/€10)
- Locate the stream: Look for the ‘Watch Live’ or ‘Play’ icon next to the Porto vs Nottingham Forest fixture
- Start streaming: Click to launch the player and enjoy the match
Some bookmakers require you to place a small bet on the match to unlock streaming, while others simply need a positive account balance. Check the specific terms of your chosen platform. This method works particularly well for mobile viewing when you’re on the go.
This quarter-final promises drama, tactical intrigue, and high-quality European football. Porto’s home fortress meets Forest’s underdog determination in a clash that could define both clubs’ seasons. Don’t miss a moment of the action, and return to TipsGG after the final whistle for comprehensive match analysis, player ratings, and expert reaction to this pivotal first leg encounter.