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# Jablonec vs Rangers: How to watch, kick-off time and team news

**How to watch [Jablonec](https://readrangers.com/tag/jablonec) vs [Rangers](https://readrangers.com/tag/rangers): kick-off time and team news.**

Rangers are in Czechia to take on FK Jablonec in the UEFA [Conference League](https://readrangers.com/tag/conference-league) Playoff round second-leg decider on Thursday.

The venue is *Stadion Střelnice* with a 5pm (UK) kick-off.

Rangers go into this game needing to get the job done.

With a 1-0 lead, the odds are in the visitors’ favour, but an early goal for Jablonec would change everything.

It’s not where the club wants to be, but now it’s crucial to secure Conference League football for the season ahead.

Here is everything you need to know about Jablonec vs Rangers, including the kick-off time, how to watch, and the latest team news.

### When is Jablonec vs Rangers

Rangers play Jablonec in Czechia on Thursday 27 August.

Kick-off is at 6.00pm local time, 5pm UK time at *Stadion Střelnice* in Jablonec nad Nisou.

After a week’s rest, a heavy schedule awaits [Derek McInnes](https://readrangers.com/tag/derek-mcinnes)‘ team with Scottish Premiership business resuming against Aberdeen at Pittodrie on Sunday, following the Jablonec game.

## How to watch Jablonec vs Rangers

The only place to watch the game in the UK and Ireland is on [Rangers TV](https://www.rangers.co.uk/article/watch-both-fk-jablonec-fixtures-exclusively-live-on-rangerstv/2hoWmzB6csROyYplzuH8Jy). Exclusively.

No other mainstream broadcasters will be covering the crucial Conference League Playoff tie.

Full info below.

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> — RangersTV (@RangersTV) [August 19, 2026](https://x.com/RangersTV/status/2090093956260299055?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

### Jablonec vs Rangers team news

The only fresh squad updates are that [Ben Godfrey](https://readrangers.com/2026/08/26/ben-godfrey-rangers-return-jablonec) is back in the squad, while [Nico Raskin](https://readrangers.com/2026/08/26/nico-raskin-rangers-exit-transfer-latest) has been left in Glasgow due to mounting transfer interest.

Other than that, it’s as you were for Derek McInnes’ side.

Kosta Nedeljkovic could come in from the start, while the manager also has a [decision to make in attack](https://readrangers.com/2026/08/25/rangers-striker-dilemma-jablonec-clash).

Expect McInnes to opt for continuity with changes limited for this crucial game in Czechia.

[HIGHLIGHTS | Rangers v FK Jablonec | 20 Aug 2026 (embedded)](https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/7jJahCSjvb8?feature=oembed)

### Who are Jablonec?

FK Jablonec finished fifth in the Czech First League last season, leading to qualification for the Conference League.

The club hails from the northern city of Jablonec nad Nisou.

Jablonec last played in Europe, and the Conference League, back in the 2020/21 season when they reached the group stages. That came after they were eliminated from the Europa League by Celtic.

This season, they have beaten Varazdin of Croatia and RFS of Latvia in Conference League qualification.