What channel is Hearts v Benfica? TV and live stream details for Europa League clash

A 6-1 defeat in Lisbon last week has put paid to any hopes the Jambos had of causing an upset against one of the giants of European football.

However, Wouter Vrancken’s side can restore some pride by giving the Portuguese outfit a much tougher challenge in their home environs of Tynecastle.

With confidence restored by a 4-0 win over Dundee United in the Scottish Premiership on Sunday, Hearts will hope to avoid the kind of hammering suffered in the Estadio de Luz seven days ago.

Once their elimination is confirmed, Hearts will drop into the Conference League play-off where a tie against Austrian side Rapid Vienna awaits for a place in the league phase. Benfica will progress to meet AGF Aarhus of Denmark for a place in the Europa League.

Hearts v Benfica match details

The Europa League third qualifying round second leg between Hearts and Benfica will take place at Tynecastle Park, Edinburgh, on Thursday, August 13, 2026. Kick-off is 7.45pm.

Hearts v Benfica TV channel

The match has not been selected for live TV coverage in the UK.

Hearts v Benfica live stream

The match is available to live stream via Hearts TV. The service costs £12.99 for a pay-per-view pass, which can be purchased here.

Hearts v Benfica team news

Hearts centre-back Stuart Findlay is available again after missing Sunday’s Premiership win against Dundee United through suspension. Left-back Harry Milne is expected to miss out . Defender Malachi Fagan-Walcott remains sidelin ed with an ankle problem and full-back Stephen Kingsley has a hamstring issue. Brazilian midfielder Ageu is still unable to participate in full training sessions but hopes to return before the end of the month.

The match referee is Sander van der Eijk and the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) is Dennis Higler. Both officials are from the Netherlands.

Hearts 6/1, Draw 17/4, Benfica 9/20 - via oddschecker.com.