How to watch Celtic vs. Bayern Munich online for free

TL;DR: Live stream Celtic vs. Bayern Munich in the Champions League for free on RTÉ Player. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

After eight tough group-stage fixtures, Celtic secured a place in the Champions League playoff round. And their reward for a decent showing? Bayern Munich.

Sometimes, life isn't fair.

The sides will meet in a two-legged matchup, with a place in the last 16 up for grabs. If you want to watch Celtic vs. Bayern Munich in the Champions League for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is Celtic vs. Bayern Munich?

Celtic vs. Bayern Munich in the Champions League kicks off at 8 p.m. GMT on Feb. 12. This fixture takes place at Celtic Park.

How to watch Celtic vs. Bayern Munich for free

Celtic vs. Bayern Munich is available to live stream for free on RTÉ Player in Ireland.

If you're abroad for this fixture, you might need to use a VPN to unblock RTÉ Player. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in Ireland, meaning you can unblock free live streams of the Champions League from anywhere in the world.

Live stream Celtic vs. Bayern Munich on RTÉ Player by following these simple steps:

1. Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)

2. Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)

3. Open up the app and connect to a server in Ireland

4. Sign in to RTÉ Player

5. Watch Celtic vs. Bayern Munich for free from anywhere in the world

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