How to watch today's Olympiacos vs Bayer Leverkusen Champions League game: Live stream, TV channel, and start time

Here is where to find English-language live streams of Olympiacos vs Bayer Leverkusen 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	JioStar
	South / Sub-Saharan Africa	SuperSport
	Malaysia	beIN Sports Malaysia
	Middle East	beIN Sports MENA

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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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Olympiacos vs Bayer Leverkusen kick-off time

Champions League - Final Stage

Karaiskakis Stadium

Today's game between Olympiacos and Bayer Leverkusen will kick-off at 18 Feb 2026, 20:00.

Match Preview

Olympiakos and Bayer Leverkusen have faced each other on three previous occasions in the UEFA Champions League – the Greek side have won two of those (L1), with the most recent coming last month: a 2-0 home win on MD7 of the league phase. That will give them a huge boost ahead of the game as they take on the German side on home soil. 

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Meanwhile, Leverkusen have not won in four games in Greece (D1 L3) since a 4-1 Cup Winners' Cup success at Panathinaikos in 1993. However, their exploits in the Bundesliga are much better as they're coming into the game after a 4-0 thrashing of St Pauli, marking their latest upturn in fortunes and lifting them to sixth in the table, just three points shy of the top four with a game in hand.

Injury news and Key stats

Olympiacos are expected to remain without midfielder Theofanis Bakoulas, who continues his lengthy recovery from a knee injury. Defender Francisco Ortega and striker Mehdi Taremi are both doubts after missing the weekend game at Levadiakos, with the latter also a booking away from suspension alongside Santiago Hezze and Dani Garcia.

For the Greek side, Mehdi Taremi has been directly involved in four goals in the UEFA Champions League this season (2 goals, 2 assists), while the last player with more in a single edition for Olympiakos was Ieroklis Stoltidis in 2007-08 (5 – 3 goals, 2 assists).

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The visitors will remain without forward Eliesse Ben Seghir, who is still nursing an ankle problem sustained during the Africa Cup of Nations last month.

Goalkeeper Mark Flekken is also recuperating from a knee injury he picked up in January, meaning Janis Blaswich will once again continue between the sticks, while Nathan Tella is out of action with a foot problem.

Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Aleix García made the most line-breaking passes (133) in the league phase of this season’s UEFA Champions League. Indeed, his 32 against Olympiakos on MD7 was the joint-most by any player in a single game in this edition (also 32 for Bayern Munich’s Aleksandar Pavlovic v Union Saint-Gilloise on MD7).

Team news & squads

Olympiacos vs Bayer Leverkusen Probable lineups

Olympiacos

4-2-3-1

Formation

3-4-2-1

B04

88

K. Tzolakis

20

Costinha

45

P. Retsos

3

F. Ortega

5

L. Pirola

23

Rodinei

96

C. Mouzakitis

22

Chiquinho

10

G. Martins

32

S. Hezze

9

A. El Kaabi

28

J. Blaswich

8

R. Andrich

12

E. Tapsoba

4

J. Quansah

25

E. Palacios

21

L. Vazquez

20

A. Grimaldo

19

E. Poku

30

I. Maza

24

A. Garcia

14

P. Schick

3-4-2-1

B04

Probable lineup

• 88

  K. Tzolakis

• 20

  Costinha

• 45

  P. Retsos

• 3

  F. Ortega

• 5

  L. Pirola

• 23

  Rodinei

• 96

  C. Mouzakitis

• 22

  Chiquinho

• 10

  G. Martins

• 32

  S. Hezze

• 9

  A. El Kaabi

Substitutes

Manager

• J. Mendilibar

Probable lineup

• 28

  J. Blaswich

• 8

  R. Andrich

• 12

  E. Tapsoba

• 4

  J. Quansah

• 25

  E. Palacios

• 21

  L. Vazquez

• 20

  A. Grimaldo

• 19

  E. Poku

• 30

  I. Maza

• 24

  A. Garcia

• 14

  P. Schick

Substitutes

Manager

• K. Hjulmand

Form

Head-to-Head Record

OLY

Last 3 matches

B04

2

Wins

0

Draws

1

Win

• Olympiacos

  2

  -

  0

  Bayer Leverkusen

• Bayer Leverkusen

  2

  -

  0

  Olympiacos

• Olympiacos

  6

  -

  2

  Bayer Leverkusen

8

Goals scored

4

Games over 2.5 goals

1/3

Both teams scored

1/3

Standings

Step-by-step VPN guide to watch Olympiacos vs Bayer Leverkusen 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 belong 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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