SK Brann will be looking to ride the momentum from their matchday two triumph over FC Utrecht as they welcome a struggling Rangers side to Bergen on Thursday night in the Europa League.
The Norwegian outfit endured a shaky start to their Eliteserien campaign back in March, falling 3-0 to Fredrikstad on opening day, but they’ve since found their rhythm and now sit comfortably in third place.
After a narrow 2-1 loss to Lille in their group-stage opener, Brann bounced back with a hard-fought 1-0 victory against Utrecht, and they’ll be eager to keep that winning feeling alive when the Scottish giants come calling.
Rangers, meanwhile, arrive in Norway amid a rough patch of form that has left confidence at a low ebb. The Glasgow club has managed just five wins in their last 18 outings across all competitions, a run that ultimately cost Russell Martin his job.
The new era under interim boss Steven Smith didn’t get off to a flying start either, as the Gers could only muster a 2-2 draw with Dundee United in his first game at the helm.
Given Rangers’ early-season woes and Brann’s growing belief on home soil, this could be a golden opportunity for the Norwegians to pile more pressure on their visitors and stake a stronger claim in their Europa League group.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Brann vs. Rangers live stream, TV channel
Here’s how to watch this Europa League match in the U.S.:
TV channel: CBS Sports Network
Live stream: Paramount+
This game will be available on TV on CBS Sports Network in the US. Streaming options are available on Paramount+, which offers a FREE TRIAL for new subscribers.
What time does Brann vs. Rangers kick off?
This Europa League clash takes place at Brann Stadion in Bergen, Norway, and kicks off on Thursday, October 23 at 9:00 p.m. local time (CEST).
Here’s how that time translates across the U.S.:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Thursday, Oct. 23 | 3:00 p.m. |
| Central Time | Thursday, Oct. 23 | 2:00 p.m. |
| Mountain Time | Thursday, Oct. 23 | 1:00 p.m. |
| Pacific Time | Thursday, Oct. 23 | 12:00 p.m. |
Europa League fixture schedule this week
All times ET
Thursday, October 23
- Braga vs. Red Star Belgrade (12:45 p.m.)
- FCSB vs. Bologna (12:45 p.m.)
- SK Brann vs. Rangers (12:45 p.m.)
- Fenerbahçe vs. VfB Stuttgart (12:45 p.m.)
- Feyenoord Rotterdam vs. Panathinaikos F.C. (12:45 p.m.)
- Go Ahead Eagles vs. Aston Villa (12:45 p.m.)
- Genk vs. Real Betis (12:45 p.m.)
- Lyon vs. Basel (12:45 p.m.)
- RB Salzburg vs. Ferencvaros (12:45 p.m.)
- AS Roma vs. FC Viktoria Plzeň (3 p.m.)
- Celta Vigo vs. Nice (3 p.m.)
- Celtic vs. SK Sturm Graz (3 p.m.)
- SC Freiburg vs. FC Utrecht (3 p.m.)
- Lille vs. PAOK Thessaloniki (3 p.m.)
- Maccabi Tel-Aviv vs. FC Midtjylland (3 p.m.)
- Malmö vs. Dinamo Zagreb (3 p.m.)
- Nottingham Forest vs. Porto (3 p.m.)
- BSC Young Boys vs. Ludogorets (3 p.m.)
