How to watch Sturm Graz vs Hearts: TV, live stream, referee and VAR team for Champions League clash
Here’s how to watch Sturm Graz vs Hearts this Tuesday night in the Champions League.
It’s the start of a new era at Hearts as head coach Wouter Vrancken begins his tenure in the Champions League second qualifying round versus Sturm Graz.
Jambos have travelled in large number to Austria for the clash that precedes a second leg at Tynecastle in seven days time. Win over two legs and European football is cemented in a league phase of some kind but all new boss Vrancken will be focused on is a night for the ages in Graz.
For those who have not made the journey to the Merkur Arena, it is available to view, via TV and online. Here’s all the details you need to know.
When is Sturm Graz vs Hearts?
Sturm Graz vs Hearts is a Champions League second round qualifier first leg that takes place on July 21 at the Merkur Arena. Kick-off is 19:30 GMT.
Is Sturm Graz vs Hearts on TV?
Yes. Premier Sports have bought the rights to the first leg and will screen head coach Wouter Vrancken’s maiden match in charge of Hearts. Broadcast will begin shortly before kick-off.
Is there a Sturm Graz vs Hearts live stream?
Yes. It will be available via the STV Player, Premier Sports app and Premier Sports website.
Where else can I keep up to date with Sturm Graz vs Hearts?
Right here with us! You can keep up with all of the action here with the Evening News. Our man, Barry Anderson, is in Austria where you can sample all the build-up plus a match report and player ratings right on the final whistle. There will also be more post-match reaction throughout the evening and into the rest of this week.
Who is the referee and VAR team for Sturm Graz vs Hearts?
It’s a Hungarian officiating team for Sturm Graz vs Hearts. Gergo Bogar is the man in the middle with Peter Kobor and Theodoros Georgiou running the lines. Balazs Berke is the fourth official and Tamas Bognar is the man behind VAR. Ferenc Karako will assist him.
What have Hearts said ahead of Sturm Graz clash
Speaking after a 2-1 win over Rayo Vallecano last Friday, defender Stuart Findlay said: “I remember being a ball boy at Celtic Park when I was in the youth team and you can imagine the atmosphere. Even at Kilmarnock you get to experience European fixtures which were a special occasion compared to what you're probably used to in the everyday league matches but I'd like to think Tynecastle under the lights for a Champions League game is going to be that extra bit special.
“Obviously the away game is going to be great but I don't think anybody will be looking forward to anything more than getting back to Tynecastle. Hopefully we get a performance in the first leg to give us a good foot for the second leg and we come here to a bouncing Tynecastle and show Sturm Graz what Champions League football can be about. It’s a once in a lifetime chance for a lot of people. Not many people get to play Champions League football. At the age of 30 I didn’t know if I would get the chance to play Champions League football. I know it's a qualifier but it's still got that title ahead of it so we have to make sure we grab it with both hands and make sure it's not just two games and make sure we're in the hat for the next round.”