Rangers host Genk at Ibrox in their opening fixture of the 2025-26 Europa League phase, with both clubs under pressure to turn around disappointing domestic form.
Rangers will be aiming to build on a much-needed win over Hibernian in the Scottish League Cup, while Genk seek a fresh start after a difficult run in the Belgian top flight. The match marks the first-ever meeting between these two sides and is expected to be fiercely competitive as both look to ignite their European campaigns.
Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch, including TV channel, streaming details and more.
How to watch Rangers vs Genk online - TV channels & live streams
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 | ViX | Watch here |
The match will be shown live on Paramount+ and VIX in the US. Live updates can be found here on GOAL.
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Rangers vs Genk kick-off time
The match will be played at Ibrox on Thursday, with kick-off at 3pm ET for fans in the US.
Team news & squads
Rangers vs Genk lineups
4-3-3
Formation
4-1-4-1
GNKRAN-Line up
RANSubstitutes
Manager
R. Martin
GNK-Line up
GNKSubstitutes
Manager
T. Fink
Injuries and Suspended players
Injuries and Suspensions
- No sidelined players
Injuries and Suspensions
- No sidelined players
Rangers team news
Rangers are set to be without Dujon Sterling for the remainder of the year as he continues his recovery from an Achilles tendon injury, while Max Aarons misses out through suspension.
Rangers have managed only three clean sheets from their last twelve competitive outings and are still adjusting to the coach's possession-focused style, with midfield rotations likely as they search for creativity and control.
Genk team news
Genk, meanwhile, have concerns over the fitness of Daan Heymans and Yira Collins Sor, while Konstantinos Karetsas is sidelined with a back problem.
Genk have endured their own struggles, sitting in the bottom four domestically despite qualifying for the Europa League with a 6-3 aggregate win over Lech Poznan. The team shows attacking promise, having participated in high-scoring matches, but defensive consistency is lacking.
Form
RAN-Form
RAN- Goal Scored (Conceded)
- 3/9
- Games over 2.5 goals
- 1/5
- Both teams scored
- 1/5
GNK-Form
GNKGenk
1
-
2
Union St.Gilloise
L
Genk
0
-
1
Sporting Charleroi
L
Anderlecht
1
-
1
Genk
D
Genk
3
-
2
Zulte Waregem
W
Genk
1
-
2
Lech Poznan
L
- Goal Scored (Conceded)
- 6/8
- Games over 2.5 goals
- 3/5
- Both teams scored
- 4/5