Europa Conference League semi-finals: How to watch a free Aston Villa vs. Olympiacos live stream anywhere

Aston Villa and Olympiacos face off in the first leg of the Europa Conference League semi-finals. We'll show you how to live stream it from anywhere.

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The Europa League semi-finals are here, and the competition gets underway with a match-up between Aston Villa and Olympiacos. The two teams will compete in the first leg of the semi-finals today. We've put together everything you need to know about the game, including how to watch a free Aston Villa vs. Olympiacos live stream from anywhere.

Aston Villa beat out LOSC in the quarter-finals in April, while Olympiacos beat Fenerbahçe. The teams will play again in the second leg of the semi-finals on May 9. The winner of the semi-finals will go on to compete against the winner of Fiorentina vs. Club Brugge in the finals on May 29.

Whether you're a diehard Aston Villa fan or you're rooting for Olympiacos, we'll show you how to tune in to catch the match live. In addition to US, UK, and Ireland viewing options, we'll show you how to access a free English language stream from anywhere via VPN.

• See also: How to watch UEFA Europa League | Where to watch Champions League | How to watch Concacaf Champions Cup

How to watch Aston Villa vs. Olympiacos in the US

The UEFA Europa Conference League airs on Thursday at 3 p.m. ET in the US. The game will be broadcast on the CBS Sports Network, which means that you can live stream it through Paramount+. Viewers will need to subscribe to the Paramount+ with Showtime tier to access live games. This costs $11.99 a month and comes with a one-week free trial.

How to watch Aston Villa vs. Olympiacos in the UK

The UEFA Europa Conference League airs on TNT Sport on Thursday at 8 p.m. ET in the UK. This is available for £29.99 a month through Discovery+ Premium, but if you'd rather just add it to your Amazon Prime account for simplicity's sake, you can also do that for £29.99 a month.

How to watch Aston Villa vs. Olympiacos in Australia

In Australia, you can catch UEFA Europa Conference League matches via Stan Sport. Plans range from $12-$21 a month. The service comes with a 30-day free trial, but you'll be billed $15 immediately for the necessary Stan Sport add-on. 

How to watch Aston Villa vs. Olympiacos in Ireland

The Aston Villa vs. Olympiacos game will live stream on Virgin Media 2 in Ireland. This is a free English-language option.

How to watch Aston Villa vs. Olympiacos from anywhere

If you won't be in Ireland at the time of the match but you're still looking to access the free stream, you can try out a VPN (virtual private network). VPNs are handy ways to alter your electronic device's virtual location so that you can access websites and apps that might vary in availability from region to region. VPNs are popular with those looking to boost their online privacy and access their usual websites while traveling.

Interested in trying out a VPN? Our go-to suggestion is ExpressVPN, a tried-and-true option with a 30-day money-back guarantee. Check out our ExpressVPN review for more information and keep reading to learn how to use it.

How to watch Aston Villa vs. Olympiacos with a VPN

• Sign up for a VPN if you don't have one.
• Install it on the device you're using to watch the game.
• Set the location to Ireland.
• Go to Virgin Media 2 (Ireland).
• Enjoy the game.

Note: The use of VPNs is illegal in certain countries, and using VPNs to access region-locked streaming content might constitute a breach of the terms of use for certain services. Insider does not endorse or condone the illegal use of VPNs.