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What channel is Hearts v Rapid Vienna Conference League play-off first leg on? TV coverage, live stream and kick-off time

Check out how to watch Hearts v Rapid Vienna in the Conference League qualifiers, including TV channel, radio coverage and kick-off time.

Hearts midfielder Claudio Braga, in maroon football kit, on the pitch at Tynecastle.

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Published: Thursday, 20 August 2026 at 1:26 pm

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Hearts host Rapid Vienna at Tynecastle for the first leg of their Conference League play-off tie.

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The Jambos were beaten in Champions League qualifying by Sturm Graz and thumped by Benfica in the Europa League qualifiers but can still reach the League Phase of Europe's third-tier competition should they get past the Austrian outfit.

After a slow start to Wouter Vrancken's tenure, things look to have clicked in recent weeks – with a 4-0 win over Dundee United and a 6-2 victory over Inverness – and he has urged his side to go "all in" to earn a spot in the Conference League.

They face a Rapid Vienna side in ferocious early-season form. The visitors have won all eight of their games this term, scoring 29 times, and are top of the Austrian Bundesliga.

Radio Times has rounded up everything you need to know about how to watch Hearts v Rapid Vienna on TV and online.

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When is Hearts v Rapid Vienna?

Hearts v Rapid Vienna will take place on Thursday 20 August 2026.

Check out our live football on TV guide for the latest times and information.

Hearts v Rapid Vienna kick-off time

Hearts v Rapid Vienna 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 Rapid Vienna 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 Rapid Vienna 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 Rapid Vienna on radio?

There is no live commentary on national radio but there will be updates on BBC Radio Scotland Extra.

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