Rangers step onto the Ibrox turf on Tuesday night against Club Brugge knowing it’s win-or-bust for their Champions League dream.
Russell Martin’s side had to grind through Panathinaikos and Viktoria Plzen to reach this stage, with home form proving their biggest weapon. Yet, their domestic stutter with two straight league draws and still no Premiership win lingers as a concern.
Cyriel Dessers, last season’s top scorer, again shoulders the goal burden, while new arrivals Max Aarons, Oscar Cortes, and Oliver Antman aim to give them an extra edge. Still, the absences of Hamza Igamane and Rabbi Matondo leave the attack a touch thinner than Martin would like.
Club Brugge, meanwhile, arrive with scars but also swagger from last season’s Champions League run. They overcame RB Salzburg in a nervy qualifier and continue to bed in summer recruits like Carlos Forbs and Nicolo Tresoldi after losing Ferran Jutglà and Maxim De Cuyper.
Hans Vanaken remains the heartbeat, while young forward Noah Seys has been a bright spark. Laurent Blanc’s men know how to navigate these high-stakes nights, and their attacking rhythm makes them slight favorites.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times, and the weekly schedule.
Rangers vs. Club Brugge live stream, TV channel
Here’s how to watch this Champions League qualifier in the U.S.:
TV channel: —
Live stream: Paramount+, ViX, Amazon Prime Video
This game is not available for live TV broadcast. Streaming options are available on Paramount+ and Amazon Prime Video. Spanish viewers can stream the game on ViX.
Paramount+ gives subscribers the ability to watch basketball, football, golf, and soccer, and they won’t have to break the bank in order to follow along with the latest sporting events. Paramount+ does have a FREE trial, so new subscribers can enjoy it for one week before making a payment.
What time does Rangers vs. Club Brugge kick off?
This Champions League qualifier clash takes place at the Ibrox Stadium in Glasgow, Scotland and kicks off on Tuesday, August 19, at 8 p.m. BST.
Here’s how that time translates across the U.S.:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Tue, Aug. 19 | 3:00 p.m. |
| Central Time | Tue, Aug. 19 | 2:00 p.m. |
| Mountain Time | Tue, Aug. 19 | 1:00 p.m. |
| Pacific Time | Tue, Aug. 19 | 12:00 p.m. |
Champions League qualifier fixture schedule this week
All times ET
Tuesday, August 19
- Ferencváros vs. Qarabağ (3:00 p.m.)
- Rangers vs. Club Brugge (3:00 p.m.)
- Red Star Belgrade vs. Pafos (3:00 p.m.)
Wednesday, August 20
- Basel vs. København (3:00 p.m.)
- Bodø/Glimt vs. Sturm Graz (3:00 p.m.)
- Celtic vs. Kairat (3:00 p.m.)
- Fenerbahçe vs. Benfica (3:00 p.m.)
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