How to watch Lyon vs Arsenal - Free Streams, TV Details for UWCL semi-final

Leah Williamson of Arsenal during the UEFA Women's Champions League 2025/26 Semi-Final First Leg match between Arsenal FC and OL Lyonnes at Arsenal Stadium on April 26, 2026
Arsenal go to Lyon for the second leg (Image credit: Alex Burstow/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

Watch Lyon Women vs Arsenal Women as the Gunners look to keep hold of their European crown, with all the broadcast details right here in this guide.

Lyon vs Arsenal key information

• Date: Saturday 2 May

• Kick-off time: 2:00pm BST / 9:00am ET

• Venue: Groupama Stadium, Lyon

• TV & Streaming: Disney (UK) / Paramount+ (US)

• FREE Stream: BBC iPlayer (UK)

• Watch from anywhere: NordVPN (75% off)

The first leg saw Arsenal beat Lyon 2-1 at the Emirates after the Gunners capitalised on defensive errors from the visiting side.

Just 90 minutes sit between Renee Slegers' side and another European final.

FourFourTwo has all the information on live streams and TV channels so you can watch Lyon vs Arsenal in the UWCL online, on TV, and from anywhere.

Can I watch Lyon vs Arsenal for free?

Yes. Lyon vs Arsenal will be broadcast for free in the UK on BBC iPlayer and on the BBC Two channel for linear viewers.

Away from the UK? Use NordVPN to stream the game for free.

Watch Lyon vs Arsenal from anywhere

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How to watch Lyon vs Arsenal the UK

As alluded to previously, Lyon vs Arsenal will be broadcast live in the UK on BBC iPlayer.

It will also be available on television on BBC Two, on Disney+ and on the BBC Sport website.

Watch Lyon vs Arsenal on BBC iPlayer

Watch Lyon vs Arsenal on BBC iPlayer

The UWCL semi-final clash is being streamed completely free on BBC iPlayer. All you need is an account, a valid TV license and a UK postcode (e.g. SE1 7PB).

Watch Lyon vs Arsenal in the US

Fans in the USA can watch Lyon vs Arsenal via Paramount+.

Watch the UWCL on Paramount+

Watch the UWCL on Paramount+

Plans start from $8.99/month and you will also get men's Champions League and EFL Championship coverage included.


Lyon vs Arsenal: Women's Champions League preview

Arsenal head to Lyon with a one-goal lead in their Champions League semi-final, after a 2-1 victory at the Emirates in the first leg.

Despite Lyon taking an early lead in that tie through an impressive individual goal from Jule Brand, two defensive errors from the visiting side saw their lead slip away.

Mariona Caldentey's free kick forced the first goal, before Olivia Smith scored the winner.

This tie is a repeat of last season's semi-final clash - on that occasion, we saw the opposite scoreline after the first leg.

The Gunners recovered from a 2–1 first-leg home defeat to produce a stunning 4-1 victory in France and book their place in the final, where they went on to create history by beating Barcelona.

Renee Slegers will be hoping there is no such comeback for Lyon this time. It is set to be a thrilling encounter as the reigning champions will aim to protect to their lead, while the eight-time champions will be seeking revenge from last season.

With a final against either Barcelona or Bayern Munich on the line, the second leg of this semi-final promises to deliver another thrilling tie between these two European giants.

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Ayisha Gulati
Women's Football Writer

Ayisha Gulati is the women's football writer at FourFourTwo. Fresh from a summer covering the Lionesses’ triumphant Euro 2025 campaign in Switzerland, she brings a passion for all things WSL, UWCL, and international women’s football. She has interviewed names including Alessia Russo and Aitana Bonmati and enjoys telling stories that capture the excitement on and off the pitch.

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