For the recent Arsenal vs Athletic Bilbao games, official broadcasts have been split between club streaming platforms, major sports broadcasters, and regional rights holders.

Quick Scoop

Here’s how fans have been able to watch Arsenal vs Bilbao fixtures recently (pre-season and Champions League), which is the best guide to where to look:

1. Pre-season friendly at the Emirates (August 2025)

For the pre-season Arsenal vs Athletic Bilbao match at the Emirates, the primary live option was:

  • Arsenal official website and app (Arsenal.com streaming service, often under “Video” or “Matches”/“Live”).
  • Some regions also carried highlights or delayed coverage via football news sites and YouTube watchalongs (watchalongs are fan commentary only, not the actual match broadcast).

If you are looking for a similar future pre-season Arsenal vs Bilbao fixture, the first place to check is:

  • Arsenal.com (match centre / video section)
  • Arsenal’s official YouTube and social channels for confirmation posts and potential geo-restrictions.

2. Champions League: Athletic Club vs Arsenal in Bilbao

For the Champions League meeting in Bilbao, coverage went through UEFA rights holders in each region, plus streaming options:

Typical pattern (based on that game):

  • UK & Ireland:
    • Shown on a major pay-TV or streaming sports service that holds Champions League rights (e.g., TNT Sports / Discovery+ or similar, depending on current deal).
  • Europe (including Spain/Germany etc.):
    • DAZN carried many Champions League games as the main streaming home in some countries, including the 2025–26 season.
* Local sports channels (for example, Movistar / similar in Spain) may show Athletic Club games.
  • US & Canada:
    • Champions League rights are usually on one primary streaming platform (like Paramount+ in previous cycles) plus Spanish-language networks; check your local listings and app’s Champions League section.
  • Australia/Asia/Africa:
    • Often carried by one regional streaming partner (e.g., Stan Sport, SuperSport, beIN, or similar), again under their “UEFA Champions League” hub.

Because rights packages vary by country and season, the most reliable way to find “where to watch Arsenal vs Bilbao” for a specific date is:

  1. Check Arsenal’s official match preview page and “How to watch” article for that fixture (they usually list TV and streaming options by country).
  1. Check Athletic Club’s site for broadcast info when they are hosts.
  2. Search your country’s Champions League rights holder (for the 2025–26 season, DAZN is a central player in several markets).

3. Forum / unofficial options

On fan forums (like r/ArsenalFC), people sometimes recommend IPTV or unofficial streams, often via “free trials” or services that claim thousands of channels. These:

  • Are usually not licensed for the match.
  • Can be unstable, low quality, or risky (malware, payment scams).
  • May violate local law and competition rules.

For safety and legality, it’s best to stick to:

  • Official club streams (Arsenal.com) when available.
  • Official Champions League broadcasters in your region.

If you tell me your country and whether you mean a pre-season friendly or a Champions League tie, I can narrow down the likely legal service for you using the current rights pattern.

Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.