How to watch Arsenal vs. FC Porto online for free

Stream this vital Champions League fixture without spending anything.
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TL;DR: Watch Arsenal vs. FC Porto for free on RTÉ Player. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.


It doesn't get any bigger than the Champions League. So even though Arsenal are involved in an incredibly tense battle for the Premier League, they will be totally focused on FC Porto this week. Arsenal need to recover from a disappointing defeat in the first leg, so a big performance is needed from Arteta's team.

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

When is Arsenal vs. FC Porto?

Arsenal vs. FC Porto kicks off at 8 p.m. GMT on March 12 at the Emirates Stadium in London, UK.

How to watch Arsenal vs. FC Porto for free

Fans can watch select Champions League fixtures for free on RTÉ Player. This free schedule includes the fixture between Arsenal and FC Porto, with coverage starting from 7:30 p.m. GMT on March 12.

RTÉ Player is geo-restricted to Ireland, 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 Ireland. This process makes it look like you're connecting from Ireland, so you can access RTÉ Player from anywhere in the world.

Unblock 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. Visit RTÉ Player

  5. Stream Arsenal vs. FC Porto in the Champions League for free

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

What is the best VPN for RTÉ Player?

ExpressVPN is the best service for unblocking RTÉ Player, for a number of reasons:

  • Servers in 94 countries including Ireland

  • 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 five 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 Arsenal vs. FC Porto for free with ExpressVPN.

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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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