How to watch today's Galatasaray vs Juventus Champions League game: Live stream, TV channel, and start time

Galatasaray and Juventus battle for a place in the Champions League round of 16 over two legs, starting here in Istanbul. 

Here is where to find English-language live streams of Galatasaray and Juventus, as GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch the game today.

	USA	Paramount+
	UK	TNT Sports
	Australia	Stan Sport
	Canada	Fubo Canada
	India	Sony Sports Network
	South / Sub-Saharan Africa	SuperSport
	Malaysia	beIN Sports Malaysia
	Middle East	beIN Sports MENA

How to watch anywhere with a VPN

If you are travelling abroad or just want to access your usual streaming services from a different part of the world, you may run into geo-restrictions. This is where a Virtual Private Network (VPN) comes in handy.

A VPN, such as ExpressVPN, allows you to establish a secure, encrypted connection online. By virtually changing your location to a country where the game is being broadcast, you can bypass blackout restrictions and watch your favourite team live. Click here for a step-by-step guide or, alternatively, check out GOAL's guide to the best VPNs for streaming sports.

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Galatasaray vs Juventus kick-off time

Champions League - Final Stage

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Galatasaray vs Juventus kicks off on 17 Feb 2026 at 12:45 EST and 17:45 GMT.

Match preview

Galatasaray are back in the knockout stages of the Champions League for the first time since 2014, while Juve have been eliminated in each of their last five knockout ties in this premier competition. This is arguably the standout tie of this round of 16 playoff stage.

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Gala's form in Europe isn't great, winless in four matches and with just three wins in 14 continental outings, but their domestic form has improved since a defeat to Manchester City, notching four consecutive wins in Turkish league and cup matches.

Since Luciano Spalletti's arrival, Juve have improved since an early-season wobble, but their away form remains a concern. During the league phase, they collected just five points from a possible 12 on the road. In Serie A, they lost 3-2 at Inter on the weekend and will be looking for a response.

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Injury news, key stats

Juventus old boy Mario Lemina is suspended for Gala, as is Metahan Baltaci, but Leroy Sane is back in training. 

Juve will be without injured strikers Dusan Vlahovic and Arkadiusz Milik.

Mauro Icardi has five goals in his last four outings for Galatasaray. 

Juve have failed to win any of their three away games against Galatasaray, and have lost five consecutive knockout ties since beating Atletico Madrid over two legs back in 2019.  

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Team news & squads

Galatasaray vs Juventus Probable lineups

Galatasaray

4-2-3-1

Formation

4-2-3-1

JUV

1

U. Cakir

4

I. Jakobs

7

R. Sallai

42

A. Bardakci

6

D. Sanchez

8

Gabriel Sara

10

L. Sane

53

B. Yilmaz

20

I. Gundogan

34

L. Torreira

45

V. Osimhen

16

M. Di Gregorio

3

G. Bremer

6

L. Kelly

27

A. Cambiaso

15

P. Kalulu

22

W. McKennie

10

K. Yildiz

7

C. Conceicao

8

T. Koopmeiners

5

M. Locatelli

30

J. David

4-2-3-1

JUV

Probable lineup

• 1

  U. Cakir

• 4

  I. Jakobs

• 7

  R. Sallai

• 42

  A. Bardakci

• 6

  D. Sanchez

• 8

  Gabriel Sara

• 10

  L. Sane

• 53

  B. Yilmaz

• 20

  I. Gundogan

• 34

  L. Torreira

• 45

  V. Osimhen

Substitutes

Manager

• O. Buruk

Probable lineup

• 16

  M. Di Gregorio

• 3

  G. Bremer

• 6

  L. Kelly

• 27

  A. Cambiaso

• 15

  P. Kalulu

• 22

  W. McKennie

• 10

  K. Yildiz

• 7

  C. Conceicao

• 8

  T. Koopmeiners

• 5

  M. Locatelli

• 30

  J. David

Substitutes

Manager

• L. Spalletti

Form

Head-to-Head Record

GAL

Last 4 matches

JUV

2

Wins

1

Draw

1

Win

• Galatasaray

  1

  -

  0

  Juventus

• Juventus

  2

  -

  2

  Galatasaray

• Galatasaray

  2

  -

  0

  Juventus

• Juventus

  2

  -

  1

  Galatasaray

6

Goals scored

4

Games over 2.5 goals

2/4

Both teams scored

2/4

Standings

Step-by-step VPN guide to watch Galatasaray vs Juventus today

NordVPN

1. Download & Install: Sign up to ExpressVPN or another reputable VPN service (check out GOAL's guide here) and download the app on your device.
2. Connect to a Server: Open the app and select a server location where the match is being shown (e.g. if you are in the UK but want to watch a US stream, connect to a US server).
3. Clear Cache: Sometimes your browser holds onto your old location. Clear your cookies or refresh your browser to ensure the change takes effect.
4. Start Streaming: Go to your broadcaster's website and app and enjoy the game.

How to watch on the Big Screen

Watching on your phone or laptop is fine, but live sports belongs on the big screen. Here is how to get the VPN working on your TV:

• Smart TVs & Fire Stick: Most Android-based TVs and devices like the Amazon Fire TV Stick or Google Chromecast with Google TV have native VPN apps. Simply search for your VPN provider in the app store on your TV, log in, and connect just like you would on your phone.
• Apple TV, Roku & Consoles: These devices often don't support direct VPN apps. The easiest workaround is to use Smart DNS (usually found in your VPN account settings) or Mirror/Cast the stream from your VPN-connected phone or laptop to your TV.

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