Sunderland vs AZ Alkmaar LIVE streaming, TV channel, kick-off time & where to watch UEFA Europa League 2026-27
The Black Cats return to European competition after 53 years.
Sunderland start their inaugural European competition in 53 years tonight, hosting AZ Alkmaar at the Stadium of Light for matchday 1 of the UEFA Europa League.
The Black Cats were defeated at home by Premier League winners Arsenal this weekend. Meanwhile, the Cheese Farmers maintained their undefeated domestic record with an Eredivisie draw against Willem II on Friday.
Sunderland competed in English football’s third level only five seasons ago. They are currently preparing for their first UEFA tournament since 1973 after finishing seventh in the Premier League last season.
Despite placing eighth in the Eredivisie last season, AZ Alkmaar qualified for the Europa League this season. All by winning the KNVB Beker for the fifth time in club history, defeating NEC 5-1 in the final in April.
AZ, who are second in the standings and equal on points with PSV at the summit, are preparing for their seventh season in the Europa League. They reached the Conference League quarter-finals last season and lost 5-2 on aggregate to Shakhtar Donetsk.
When and where will the Sunderland vs AZ Alkmaar match take place?
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The game will start at 12:30 AM IST on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at the Stadium of Light in Sunderland, England.
Where and how to live stream Sunderland vs AZ Alkmaar in India?
By tuning into the Sony Sports Network & SonyLIV, fans in India can watch this Europa League 2026-27 match live.
Where and how to watch this Europa League game live in the UK?
Fans in the United Kingdom can watch this game live on TNT Sports.
Where and how to watch Sunderland vs AZ Alkmaar live in Italy?
Fans in this nation can view this Europa League fixture live via Sky Italia.
Where and how to watch this Europa League game live in the USA?
This fixture can be viewed live by tuning in to Paramount+, DAZN, and TUDN in the United States of America.
When was the last time the Black Cats played in European competition?
They last played in European competition in 1973.
Where will this Europa League game be played?
At the Stadium of Light in Sunderland, England.
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