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Football fans around the world are always on the lookout for the next big game. The UEFA Euro 2020 match between Austria and North Macedonia was one such fixture, with North Macedonia making their debut at a major tournament. The game kicked off at 5 pm BST on 13 June 2021, and was available to watch on free-to-air television in several countries. In the UK, the match was televised for free on ITV and was available to live stream on the ITV Hub. For those outside the UK, a VPN was needed to access the game.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Date | June 13, 2021 |
| Time | 5 pm BST |
| Stadium | Bucharest's Arena Nationala |
| TV Channels | ITV, ITV Hub, BBC iPlayer, TF1, ARD, ZDF, Mediaset, RAI, Optus Sport, TSN, TVA Sports, TSN Plus, FOX, FS1, Sony Pictures Networks, Sony LIV, Sony Six, Sony Ten 1, Sony Ten 3, Sony Ten 4 |
| Streaming Services | fuboTV, Sling TV, Sky Go, Sky Sport Now |
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Austria vs North Macedonia on UK TV
Austria vs North Macedonia was a Euro 2020 football fixture that took place on Sunday, 13 June 2021, at Bucharest's Arena Nationala. The match kicked off at 5 pm BST. It was North Macedonia's first time at a major tournament after qualifying for Euro 2020 with a play-off win over Georgia in November 2020.
In the UK, the match was televised for free on ITV and was available to live stream online via the ITV Hub. The BBC and ITV shared coverage of the Euro 2020 games, with both broadcasters showing the final. A valid TV licence was required to watch the match via the BBC iPlayer or ITV Hub.
Austria won the match 3-1, with goals from Stefan Lainer, and substitutes Michael Gregoritsch and Marko Arnautovic. Goran Pandev scored for North Macedonia, becoming the European Championship's second-oldest goalscorer at 37 years old.
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Watch in India
Football fans in India can watch the UEFA Euro 2020 match between Austria and North Macedonia on the Sony Sports Network Channels – Sony Six, Sony Ten 1, Sony Ten 3, and Sony Ten 4. The match will also be available to live stream on Sony Liv.
The game, which kicks off at 5 pm BST, will be North Macedonia's debut at a major tournament after qualifying through the Nations League playoffs. Austria, meanwhile, will be chasing their first win at the European Championships. The two sides met twice in qualifying for the tournament, with Austria winning both games.
If you're looking for a more comprehensive cable replacement service, fuboTV offers ESPN, ABC, and over 120 other channels with plans starting from $64.99 a month. There is also a free FuboTV trial available. Sling TV is another option for viewers in India, with its Sling Orange package featuring ESPN channels for $35 a month.
For those who prefer to stream their football, the Sky Sport Now streaming-only platform offers a weekly pass for $19.99.
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Live stream options
For those in the UK, the match was televised for free on ITV and was available to live stream online via the ITV Hub. For those outside the UK, a VPN could be used to access geo-blocked content.
In India, the match was aired live on Sony Sports Network Channels – Sony Six, Sony Ten 1, Sony Ten 3, and Sony Ten 4. It was also available to stream online via Sony LIV.
For US viewers, the match could be streamed on Sling or Fubo.TV, which offer ESPN and ABC, respectively.
In Canada, TSN and TVA Sports offered the match to cable subscribers, with streaming available online by registering with pay TV provider details or signing up for a standalone streaming service.
In New Zealand, the match was available to stream for free on TVNZ Plus.
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Geo-blocking restrictions
Geo-blocking is a common practice used by streaming services, including sports streaming platforms, to restrict access to their content based on a user's geographical location. Each device connected to the internet or a local network has a unique IP address with a geo-tag that indicates its location. Streaming services use this IP address to identify a user's location and enforce geographical restrictions on content.
Streaming platforms implement geo-blocking for various reasons, including enforcing market-specific terms of service and prices. For example, iHerb.com does not show supplements to countries where one of its components is prescription-only. Additionally, geo-blocking can be used to enforce censorship and manipulate public sentiment, restricting the flow of information outside of a controlled environment.
Users may encounter geo-blocking when attempting to access sports streams from a different country than the one intended for streaming. This can occur when travelling abroad or trying to access a stream that is not available in their region. As a result, users may see messages like "this content is not available in your country" or experience differences in search results and advertisements.
To bypass geo-blocking restrictions and access sports streams from anywhere, users can employ Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). VPNs mask a user's IP address, making it appear as if they are browsing from a different location. This enables users to access streaming websites and content that might otherwise be geo-blocked. However, it is important to note that some streaming platforms may view bypassing geo-restrictions as a breach of their terms of service. While using a VPN for streaming is typically legal in many countries, it is essential to verify compliance with local laws before employing this method.
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Cable packages
If you're in the US, you can watch Austria vs North Macedonia as part of a cable package on ESPN or ABC. Cord-cutters can also watch without an expensive cable package with fuboTV, which offers ESPN and ABC on plans starting from $64.99 a month, and Sling TV, whose Sling Orange package features ESPN for $35 a month.
For viewers in Canada, the game will be available in English on TSN and in French on TVA Sports. You can also watch online with the TSN Direct streaming service for $7.99 a day or $19.99 a month, or the TVA Sports Direct service for $19.99 a month.
In the UK, the game will be available to watch for free on ITV or the ITV Hub.
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Frequently asked questions
Austria vs North Macedonia was available to watch for free on ITV and the ITV Hub online.
The match was aired live on Sony Sports Network Channels – Sony Six, Sony Ten 1, Sony Ten 3, and Sony Ten 4. It was also available to stream on Sony LIV.
Austria won both of their previous meetings, 4-1 and 2-1.
The match kicked off at 5 pm BST.
The match took place in 2021.
