Where to watch Rio Ave vs Sporting CP
Rio Ave
vs
Sporting CP
Rio Ave take on Sporting CP in Liga Portugal (4), at Estádio do Rio Ave Futebol Clube, Vila do Conde. Kick-off is 20:15 in Portugal (19:15 UTC). Here are the TV channels and streaming services carrying it in each country.
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Portugal
- FanatizSubscription
- Sport TV + PlusSubscription
- Sport TV 1Subscription
- Sporting TVSubscription
Brazil
- Disney+ PremiumSubscription
- ESPN Brasil YouTubeSubscription
France
- beIN Sports MAX 9 (FR)Subscription
Germany
- Sportdigital FUSSBALLSubscription
- Sportdigital+Subscription
Italy
- DAZN ItaliaSubscription
Spain
- DAZNSubscription
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Rio Ave vs Sporting CP kick-off time
| Portugal | 20:15 · Fri, 28 Aug 2026 |
|---|---|
| UK | 20:15 |
| US Eastern | 15:15 |
| UTC | 19:15 |
Probable line-ups
Rio Ave 4-2-3-1
- 99Ennio van der Gouw
- 54Giorgos Liavas
- 23Francisco Petrasso
- 14Jakub Brabec
- 6Nelson Abbey
- 44Tamás Nikitscher
- 90Diogo Nascimento
- 30Roland Galcík
- 11Jalen Blesa
- 7Diogo Bezerra
- 9Tamble Monteiro
Sporting CP 4-2-3-1
- 1Rui Silva
- 22Iván Fresneda
- 6Zeno Debast
- 55Ibrahima Ba
- 20Maxi Araújo
- 77Issa Doumbia
- 5Sergi Altimira
- 10Geny Catamo
- 17Rodrigo Zalazar
- 58Flávio Gonçalves
- 97Luis Suárez
Predicted from recent selections — confirmed XI is announced ~1h before kick-off.
Last meetings
- 07 Feb 2027 Sporting CP v Rio Ave Liga Portugal
- 11 May 2026 Rio Ave 1 - 4 Sporting CP Liga Portugal
- 28 Dec 2025 Sporting CP 4 - 0 Rio Ave Liga Portugal
- 22 Apr 2025 Rio Ave 1 - 2 Sporting CP Taca de Portugal
- 03 Apr 2025 Sporting CP 2 - 0 Rio Ave Taca de Portugal
- 18 Jan 2025 Rio Ave 0 - 3 Sporting CP Liga Portugal
Match info
| Round | 4 |
|---|---|
| Venue | Estádio do Rio Ave Futebol Clube, Vila do Conde |
| Referee | Bruno Pires Costa |
Form & head-to-head
Head-to-head: Rio Ave 6 · 7 draws · Sporting CP 24
Rio Ave vs Sporting CP — frequently asked questions
What channel is Rio Ave vs Sporting CP on in Portugal?
Rio Ave vs Sporting CP is shown on Fanatiz, Sport TV + Plus, Sport TV 1 and Sporting TV in Portugal. Broadcasters in other countries are listed above.
What time does Rio Ave vs Sporting CP kick off?
Rio Ave vs Sporting CP kicks off at 20:15 in Portugal (20:15 UK, 15:15 US Eastern, 19:15 UTC) on Fri, 28 Aug 2026.
Is Rio Ave vs Sporting CP free to watch?
Rio Ave vs Sporting CP is generally only on subscription TV or streaming. Check the listings above for a free option in your country.
Where is Rio Ave vs Sporting CP being played?
Rio Ave vs Sporting CP is played at Estádio do Rio Ave Futebol Clube, Vila do Conde.
What competition is Rio Ave vs Sporting CP in?
Rio Ave vs Sporting CP is part of Liga Portugal.