What channel is Hearts v Rayo Vallecano on? TV, live stream details for pre-season friendly at Tynecastle

Full details ahead of the pre-season clash between Hearts and Rayo Vallecano at Tynecastle.

Hearts continue their pre-season preparations with a visit from La Liga outfit Rayo Vallecano on Friday night in the capital.

Fresh off the back of a 2-1 friendly win over Arbroath on Tuesday night, Hearts’ new head coach, Wouter Vrancken, will take charge of his first game at Tynecastle, with Los Franjirrojos the visitors to Gorgie.

Ahead of the game, the 47-year-old confirmed that players who sat out or had limited minutes during the victory against Arbroath will play a major role against the La Liga side, saying, “For sure, they will play. We'll see how many minutes, but we're sure they will play against Rayo Vallecano.

“When you score one or two in this first half, it gives more confidence, and you have more of the flow. That would be a better feeling also. Not for me, but for the players on the pitch at the moment to do their thing. Now it's a pity, but that's what our preparation is for.”

Following the clash against the Spanish top-flight side, Hearts will turn their attention to the first leg of their crucial Champions League qualifier against Sturm Graz. The Jambos will head to the Merkur Arena on Tuesday, before they welcome the Austrian Bundesliga side back to Edinburgh the following Tuesday (July 28).

Want to catch every minute of Hearts' pre-season friendly vs Rayo Vallecano? Here are all the details ahead of the match, including how to watch live:

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Claudio Braga takes a picture with a fan during a testimonial match for Scott Pittman between Livingston and Hearts. | SNS Group

Hearts vs Rayo Vallecano match details

  • Date and Time: Friday 17 July. Kick-off: 7.45pm UK time.
  • Venue: Tynecastle Stadium, Edinburgh, Scotland.

Hearts vs Rayo Vallecano TV channel

The game has not been chosen for broadcast in the UK and Republic of Ireland, and will only be able to view via streaming services. More on that below.

Hearts vs Rayo Vallecano live stream

For those who want to stream the game on your smart TV, laptop, tablet or mobile phone, the game will be streamed via the club’s streaming service HeartsTV. Details on how to access the stream, prices and how to sign up are available here. The stream will cost £9.99 as part of a pay-per-view package.

Highlights of the game will be available watch via both clubs official YouTube page following the game.

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