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What channel is Hearts v Benfica Europa League qualifiers second leg on? TV coverage, live stream and kick-off time
Check out how to watch Hearts v Benfica in the Europa League qualifiers, including TV channel, radio coverage and kick-off time.
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- Ned Holmes
Published: Thursday, 13 August 2026 at 2:44 pm
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The odds are stacked against Hearts in the second leg of their Europa League qualifier against Benfica on Thursday evening.
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The Jambos were pumped 6-1 in Portugal last week and need a miracle to keep their hopes of playing in Europe's second-tier club competition this season.
Wouter Vrancken's side bounced back on the weekend, beating Dundee United 4-0, and will take some momentum into the game at Tynecastle.
Benfica drew their league opener 2-2 on Sunday but have one foot in the play-off round, with Hearts heading for the Conference League qualifiers.
Radio Times has rounded up everything you need to know about how to watch Hearts v Benfica on TV and online.
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When is Hearts v Benfica?
Hearts v Benfica will take place on Thursday 13 August 2026.
Check out our live football on TV guide for the latest times and information.
Hearts v Benfica kick-off time
Hearts v Benfica will kick off at 7:45pm UK time.
The match is set to be played at Tynecastle in Edinburgh, Scotland.
What TV channel is Hearts v Benfica on?
Unfortunately, the match has not been chosen for live TV broadcast in the UK.
However, fans can tune in to watch the pre-season game online via Hearts TV.
Fans will need to pay a one-off fee of £12.99 to watch the match on the streaming platform.
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How to live stream Hearts v Benfica online
You can watch the match online on Hearts TV.
Fans can also stream matches on a variety of devices including laptops, smartphones and tablets via their app.
Is Hearts v Benfica on radio?
Unfortunately, game has not been selected for national radio broadcast.
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Hearts v Benfica odds
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Ned Holmes
Ned is a sports writer at RadioTimes.com. He has covered a host of sports from EFL football, international cricket and golf all the way through to bike polo and triathlon.
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