How to watch today's Celtic vs VfB Stuttgart Europa League game: Live stream, TV channel, and start time

The Europa League knockouts are upon us with places in the round of 16 at stake. Feel-good factor Celtic and free-scoring Stuttgart should serve up a treat in Glasgow.

Here is where to find English-language live streams of Celtic vs VfB Stuttgart, 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
	South / Sub-Saharan Africa	SuperSport
	Malaysia	beIN Sports Malaysia
	Middle East	beIN Sports MENA

How to watch anywhere with a VPN

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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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Celtic vs VfB Stuttgart kick-off time

Europa League - Final Stage

Celtic Park

Celtic vs VfB Stuttgart will kick off on 19 Feb 2026 at 15:00 EST and 20:00 GMT.

Match preview

Martin O’Neill's third stint with Celtic is going well. Under the Northern Irishman, they're still unbeaten in 10 matches across all competitions.

In-form Stuttgart have won five of their last six matches following a 3-1 triumph over Cologne. Concerningly, however, they won only one and lost the other three of their four away matches in the Europa League league phase. This is somewhat at odds with their recent away record in the Bundesliga where they've got three wins from their last five trips, and 13 goals in that sequence.

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Their hosts have only kept one clean sheet in their last seven matches across all competitons, so they'll fancy their chances of troubling the scorers at the very least. 

Injury news, key stats

Celtic haven't won any of their last three double-legged European ties.

Celtic were one of five clubs who went through the Europa League phase without keeping a clean sheet.

Celtic will be without Alistair Johnston, Arne Engels, Callum Osmand, Cameron Carter-Vickers and Jota. 

Stuttgart will be unable to call upon Luca Jaquez, Dan-Axel Zagadou, Lazar Jovanovic, Nikolas Nartey and Justin Diehl. 

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Team news & squads

Celtic vs VfB Stuttgart Probable lineups

Celtic

4-3-3

Formation

4-2-3-1

VFB

1

K. Schmeichel

22

J. Araujo

5

L. Scales

63

K. Tierney

6

A. Trusty

41

R. Hatate

42

C. McGregor

8

B. Nygren

9

C. Adamu

11

T. Cvancara

38

D. Maeda

33

A. Nuebel

22

L. Assignon

29

F. Jeltsch

24

J. Chabot

7

M. Mittelstaedt

18

J. Leweling

10

C. Fuehrich

16

A. Karazor

30

C. Andres

26

D. Undav

9

E. Demirovic

4-2-3-1

VFB

Probable lineup

• 1

  K. Schmeichel

• 22

  J. Araujo

• 5

  L. Scales

• 63

  K. Tierney

• 6

  A. Trusty

• 41

  R. Hatate

• 42

  C. McGregor

• 8

  B. Nygren

• 9

  C. Adamu

• 11

  T. Cvancara

• 38

  D. Maeda

Substitutes

Manager

• M. O'Neill

Probable lineup

• 33

  A. Nuebel

• 22

  L. Assignon

• 29

  F. Jeltsch

• 24

  J. Chabot

• 7

  M. Mittelstaedt

• 18

  J. Leweling

• 10

  C. Fuehrich

• 16

  A. Karazor

• 30

  C. Andres

• 26

  D. Undav

• 9

  E. Demirovic

Substitutes

Manager

• S. Hoeness

Form

Head-to-Head Record

CEL

Last 2 matches

VFB

1

Win

0

Draws

1

Win

• VfB Stuttgart

  3

  -

  2

  Celtic

• Celtic

  3

  -

  1

  VfB Stuttgart

5

Goals scored

4

Games over 2.5 goals

2/2

Both teams scored

2/2

Standings

Step-by-step VPN guide to watch Celtic vs VfB Stuttgart today

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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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