Watch Bulgaria vs Ireland as both sides look to secure their spot in League B for next season's UEFA Nations League campaign in an intense clash in Plovdiv, with all the details here on live streams and broadcast options.
► Date: Thursday, March 20
► Kick-off time: 7.45pm GMT
► Venue: Stadion Hristo Botev, Plovdiv, Bulgaria
► Free stream: RTÉ Player (Ireland)
► Watch from anywhere: Try NordVPN 100% risk-free
Today's clash is the first of a two-legged tie, with the return leg to be played in Dublin on Sunday. Up for grabs is a spot in League B of the Nations League, with Ireland bidding to stay there after placing third in their group, and Bulgaria looking to snatch their spot after finishing runners-up in their League C group.
It's a game with huge consequences for both nations in their respective bids to qualify for major international tournaments, so it should be a great contest. Read on to find out how to watch Bulgaria vs Ireland online, on TV, wherever you are in the world.
Watch Ireland play Bulgaria for free in Ireland
You can watch Ireland play Bulgaria for free in Ireland, with Thursday's game being shown by public broadcaster RTÉ.
The game will go out live on TV on RTÉ 2, or online via the RTÉ Player, which is free to use as part of a simple browser player.
Watch Bulgaria vs Ireland in the Nations League from anywhere
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How to watch Bulgaria vs Ireland in the UK
In the UK, Amazon Prime Video has the rights to Bulgaria vs Ireland, along with select Nations League fixtures.
Amazon Prime Video costs £5.99 a month as a standalone subscription, or it also comes included with a Prime membership, which costs £8.99 a month and includes things like free deliveries on your shopping.
How to watch Bulgaria vs Ireland in the US
Americans can watch the game on Fubo. costing $79.99 a month (discounted to $44.99 for your first month), with a host of other sport available with your subscription.
Bulgaria vs Ireland: Match Preview
Ireland's 2024/25 UEFA Nations League group campaign was largely one of disappointment after being given an exciting draw alongside historic rivals England following their relegation from League A the year prior.
However, excitement quickly died down after a comfortable pair of wins for the Three Lions with the 2-0 win in Dublin offering insult to injury after Jack Grealish and Declan Rice - both former Ireland youth internationals, netted the goals.
Ireland's performances left them in a relegation play-off against Bulgaria, with Heimir Hallgrímsson taking a talented squad over to Plovdiv.
Liverpool's Caoimhin Kelleher and Brentford's Nathan Collins offer the star power at the back, while Evan Ferguson and Troy Parrott promise plenty of goalscoring threat up front.
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