What channel is Rapid Vienna v Hearts: TV and live stream details for Conference League play-off

Wouter Vrancken’s side need a win to secure League Phase football in this season’s competition following a 2-2 draw at Tynecastle in the first leg last week. Serge-Philippe Raux-Yao’s first half goal gave the visitors the lead in Gorgie before the French defender scored an own goal to make it 1-1 after the break and James Wilson quickly added a second to give the hosts a 2-1 advantage.

The Jambos couldn’t hold on to the lead though and winger Nikolaus Wurmbrand’s goal made it 2-2 leaving it all to play for in Vienna. Here is everything you need to know about how to watch that action from the second leg of SK Rapid Wien vs Hearts live in the UK:

SK Rapid Wien vs Hearts: date, UK kick off time and venue for UEFA Europa Conference League play-off second leg

The second leg of SK Rapid Wien vs Hearts in the 2026 UEFA Europa Conference League play-off round will take place on Wednesday, August 26. The match is currently scheduled for a 5:45pm kick off UK time which is 6:45pm local time.

The 28,000 plus capacity Allianz Stadion in the Austrian capital of Vienna will be the venue for the match. It has been the home of SK Rapid Wein since it was opened in 2016.

Why is SK Rapid Wien v Hearts being played on Wednesday and not Thursday?

While UEFA Europa League and UEFA Europa Conference League fixtures are generally played on a Thursday, there have been past instances of games having to be played on different dates. In the case of SK Rapid Wein v Hearts, the fixture was moved to Wednesday due to Rapid’s city rivals Austria Wein having also reached the play-off round of the Conference League where they will host Braga of Portugal.

That match will be played on the Thursday (August 27) in Vienna. The reason that Rapid vs Hearts is being kicking off at 6:45pm local time is due to UEFA regulations involving fixtures not overlapping with separate UEFA Champions League games.

Is SK Rapid Wien v Hearts UEFA Europa Conference League play-off round second leg tie being shown on UK TV?

No, the match has not been selected for live broadcast by an channels in the United Kingdom. However, supporters will be able to watch the action via Hearts TV.

SK Rapid Wien v Hearts UEFA Europa Conference League play-off round second leg live stream

Anyone wishing to watch SK Rapid Wien v Hearts in the UK can purchase a ‘PPV Pass’ via Hearts TV. The ‘PPV Passes’ for the match are priced at £12.99.

UK subscribers and international subscribers are required to purchase a pass along with non-subscribers. Build up to the match is due to start at 5:30pm ahead of the 5:45pm kick off time.

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