How to watch Aberdeen vs. Celtic online for free

Stream the Scottish Cup semi-final without spending anything.
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TL;DR: Stream Aberdeen vs. Celtic in the Scottish Cup semi-final for free on BBC iPlayer. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.


Aberdeen and Celtic are only one game away from the Scottish Cup final, but two doesn't go into one. Only one team can order some nice suits for a big day out at Hampden Park, so we're expecting total commitment from both sides as they battle it out for a chance of silverware.

If you want to watch Aberdeen vs. Celtic for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is Aberdeen vs. Celtic?

Aberdeen vs. Celtic kicks off at 12:30 p.m. BST on April 20. This fixture takes place at Hampden Park in Glasgow, Scotland.

How to watch Aberdeen vs. Celtic for free

Aberdeen vs. Celtic in the Scottish Cup semi-final will be broadcast live on BBC One Scotland, with free live streaming available on BBC iPlayer.

BBC iPlayer is geo-restricted to the UK, but anyone can access this free streaming platform with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in the UK. This straightforward process makes it look like you're connecting from the UK, so you can access BBC iPlayer from anywhere in the world.

Unblock BBC iPlayer 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 the UK

  4. Visit BBC iPlayer

  5. Stream Aberdeen vs. Celtic for free from anywhere in the world

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£82.82 only at ExpressVPN (with money-back guarantee)

The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but top VPNs do tend to offer free-trial periods or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can gain access to BBC iPlayer without committing with your cash. This is not a long-term solution, but it gives you plenty of time to stream Aberdeen vs. Celtic before recovering your investment.

What is the best VPN for BBC iPlayer?

ExpressVPN is the best service for streaming live sport on BBC iPlayer, for a number of reasons:

  • Servers in 105 countries including the UK

  • Easy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more

  • Strict no-logging policy so your data is secure

  • Fast connection speeds

  • Up to eight simultaneous connections

  • 30-day money-back guarantee

A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for £82.82 and includes an extra three months for free — 49% off for a limited time. This plan also includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee.

Stream Aberdeen vs. Celtic in the Scottish Cup semi-final for free with ExpressVPN.

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Joseph Green
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Joseph Green is the Global Shopping Editor for Mashable. He covers VPNs, headphones, fitness gear, dating sites, streaming, and shopping events like Black Friday and Prime Day.

Joseph is also Executive Editor of Mashable's sister site, AskMen.

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