How to watch Arsenal vs Sporting CP: Free streams, TV coverage as the Gunners hunt a Champions League semi-final spot

Watch Arsenal vs Sporting CP today as Mikel Arteta's Gunner aim to reach the last four of the Champions League, with all the details on live streaming and TV coverage right here in this guide.

As preparation for an important Champions League match goes, losing an important Premier League match isn't ideal. Arsenal lost to AFC Bournemouth on Saturday and one or two doubts are creeping in over their title prospects.

So soon after defeats in the Carabao Cup final and FA Cup, a little nervousness is understandable. It's also worth turning the tale on its head to recognise that the Gunners are exactly where they want to be in their two remaining competitions.

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Watch Arsenal vs Sporting CP for free

Arsenal vs Sporting will be shown free on Virgin Media Play in Ireland.

Stream Arsenal vs Sporting CP on Virgin Media Play

Irish viewers can stream Arsenal vs Sporting at no cost with English commentary thanks to Virgin Media Play. All you need is a simple account and you'll be good to go.

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How to watch Arsenal vs Sporting CP in the UK

Arsenal vs Sporting CP will be shown live on TNT Sports 1 in the UK and subscribers can also stream the game on the HBO Max platform.

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TNT Sports is the home of European football in the UK, with almost every Champions League and Europa League live stream. You can add TNT Sports to your TV package or watch through the HBO Max streaming platform for £25.99 a month.

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Watch Arsenal vs Sporting CP in the US

Arsenal vs Sporting CP will be available for streaming in the United States on Paramount+.

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CBS is the exclusive Champions League rights-holder in the US, and every single game is live streamed on their online platform Paramount+. You only need the Essential package, which costs $8.99 per month.

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How to watch Arsenal vs Sporting CP in Australia

Football fans in Australia can watch Arsenal vs Sporting CP live through Stan Sport.

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Arsenal vs Sporting CP: Champions League preview

Mikel Arteta's team have been in terrific shape in the Champions League this season after getting as far as the semi-finals in 2024–25. They won all eight league phase fixtures and won their home leg 2–0 against Bayer Leverkusen in the last round.

Arsenal are a goal better off in the quarter-final than they were after their first leg in Germany, a 1–1 draw at the BayArena, thanks to another late goal from Kai Havertz at Sporting CP in Lisbon last week.

The German international netted in the first minute of injury time at the Estádio José Alvalade to make it very much advantage Gunners ahead of the second leg at the Emirates Stadium today.

Sporting's two visits to Arsenal's newish home ended in draws: 1–1 in the Europa League round of 16 in 2022–23 – the Lisbon side won on penalties – and 0–0 in the group stage of the same competition four seasons prior.

That's the indisputable value of Havertz's goal. Sporting have never gained a result at Arsenal that would be enough this time. Whatever unease might be playing on Arsenal minds, they're in charge of this tie.

It's another noteworthy occasion for Viktor Gyökeres, the Arsenal striker who scored from the penalty spot against Bournemouth and played 90 minutes against his former club in Lisbon last week.

The Swede has four goals and an assist in Europe's premier club competition this season. Either or both in this game would likely be enough to put Arsenal on the path to the last four.

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FourFourTwo's prediction

Arsenal 1-0 Sporting CP

The Gunners will feel the heat but end the night in relative comfort.