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How to watch Arsenal vs Olympiacos live: free streams and TV channels


Arsenal will host Olympiacos at the Emirates Stadium on October 1, 2025, 8:00 PM BST (London local time). This match is part of the UEFA Champions League group stage, Group X.

In the English Premier League, Arsenal currently sit 3rd, with 21 points from 7 wins, 0 draws, 1 loss, and a goal difference of +15. Their form includes 5 consecutive wins across all competitions. Olympiacos rank 1st in the Greek Super League, tallying 24 points, with 8 wins, 0 draws, 2 losses, and a goal difference of +18.

For Arsenal, Bukayo Saka has scored 8 goals and delivered 5 assists, while Declan Rice maintains a 90% pass completion rate across 10 matches. Olympiacos’ Supreme Player Gonzalo Perea leads with 7 goals, and Manolis Siopis averages 2.3 tackles per game.

In the Champions League group table, Arsenal are 2nd, with 3 points, one win, one loss, and a goal difference of +1. Olympiacos are 3rd, also with 3 points, but a goal difference of 0. A win here could see Arsenal qualify early; Olympiacos risk elimination with defeat.

Historically, Arsenal and Olympiacos have met twice in European competition. In 2015–16, Arsenal won 3–0 at home and drew 2–2 away. Arsenal have never reached a Champions League final, whereas Olympiacos’ deepest run was the quarterfinals in 2011–12.

Where to watch Arsenal vs Olympiacos – free and paid broadcasters

The table below lists all confirmed broadcasters for Arsenal vs Olympiacos. Some streams are available free of charge because local networks in Ireland, Turkey, and Romania hold rights to selected UEFA Champions League matches. Virgin Media Two is especially reliable, as it regularly shows Champions League games in English without a subscription.

BroadcasterCountryTypePrice / accessNotes
Virgin Media TwoIrelandFree-to-airFreeEnglish commentary, regularly shows UCL matches; available via Virgin Media Player
TRT 1TurkeyFree-to-airFreeTurkish commentary, national broadcaster; streamable on TRT’s online platform
Digi Sport 3RomaniaCable/onlineSubscriptionRomanian commentary; available via Digi Online app for subscribers
TNT Sports (Discovery+)UKPaid streaming£30.99/monthEnglish commentary, full UCL coverage
Paramount+USAPaid streaming$5.99/monthEnglish commentary, streams all UCL matches online

Watching abroad with a VPN

These free streams are geo-restricted, meaning they only work inside their respective countries. If you are abroad, you will need a VPN to access them.

By connecting to a server in Ireland, you can watch Arsenal vs Olympiacos live in English on Virgin Media Two. Connecting to a server in Turkey gives you access to TRT 1, while a Romanian server lets you use Digi Sport 3.

For best performance, use NordVPN, which offers fast speeds, reliable streaming, and thousands of servers across Europe. This ensures a smooth viewing experience without buffering or blackouts.

Other free Champions League matches on Matchday 2

A VPN isn’t only useful for unlocking Arsenal vs Olympiacos. Several other fixtures on Matchday 2 are available on free-to-air channels across Europe. The table below lists confirmed matches and their free streaming options:

MatchDate & timeFree streaming services
Qarabag FK – CopenhagenWed, Oct 1, 7:45 PMDigi Sport 2 (Romania)
Union Saint-Gilloise – NewcastleWed, Oct 1, 7:45 PMVirgin Media Two (Ireland), Club RTL via RTL Play (Belgium), VTM 2 (Belgium), Digi Sport 1 (Romania), bTV Action (Bulgaria), TRT Spor (Turkey)
Monaco – Man CityWed, Oct 1, 9:00 PMRTS 2 (Switzerland), RSI La 2 (Switzerland), SRF Zwei (Switzerland), Digi Sport 2 (Romania)
Villarreal – JuventusWed, Oct 1, 9:00 PMDigi Sport 4 (Romania), TRT 1 (Turkey)
Arsenal – OlympiacosWed, Oct 1, 9:00 PMRTÉ 2 (Ireland), Mega TV (Greece), Digi Sport 3 (Romania)
Barcelona – PSGWed, Oct 1, 9:00 PMVirgin Media Two (Ireland), Digi Sport 1 (Romania), TV8 (Italy), HRT 2 (Croatia), bTV Action (Bulgaria), RTS (Serbia

How to watch Arsenal vs Olympiacos on mobile

Arsenal vs Olympiacos can be streamed live on mobile through the official apps of the broadcasters showing the match. RTÉ Player in Ireland, Mega TV in Greece, and Digi Online in Romania will all carry the game, with RTÉ Player offering free English commentary. Each service is available on iOS, Android, and through a mobile browser. RTÉ Player and Mega TV require a free account, while Digi Online needs an active subscription.

All of these streams are geo-restricted to their home countries. To watch abroad, you must connect a VPN to a server in Ireland, Greece, or Romania, depending on the stream you choose. Paid platforms such as Discovery+ in the UK and Paramount+ in the US also provide mobile streaming with an active subscription.