What channel is Sturm Graz v Hearts on? TV, live stream and team news details for Champions League tie

Hearts are back in competitive action for the first time in more than two months as they take on Austrian side Sturm Graz in the Champions League qualifiers.

Wouter Vrancken’s Jambos are looking to earn a positive result away from home ahead of next week’s second leg at Tynecastle.

Here are all the details ahead of the match:

The Merkur Arena will play host to Sturm Graz v Hearts. | Getty Images

Sturm Graz v Hearts match details

The Champions League second qualifying round first leg match between Sturm Graz and Hearts takes place on Tuesday, June 21 at Merkur Arena, Graz. Kick-off is at 7.30pm BST.

Sturm Graz v Hearts TV channel

Premier Sports have selected this match for live coverage. They will show the game on their Premier Sports 1 TV channel.

Sturm Graz v Hearts live stream

Sturm Graz v Hearts can be watched on the Premier Player via the broadcaster’s website and mobile app.

Who do Hearts face next in Europe?

If Hearts overcome Sturm Graz over the two legs, then they will play either Fenerbahce of Turkey or Polish outfit Gornik Zabrze in the third qualifying round of the Champions League. If they lose, they drop into the Europa League third qualifying round and will play either Portuguese giants Benfica or St Gallen of Switzerland.

Sturm Graz v Hearts team news

Left-back Harry Milne is set to captain Hearts for the first time as the Jambos begin life without former skipper Lawrence Shankland, who left for Rangers earlier in the summer.

French striker Amadou Ba-Sy - one of eight new signings - was registered by Hearts at late notice into their Champions League squad and is set to feature.

Gergo Bogar of Hungary will be in charge of proceedings at Merkur Arena and will be assisted by compatriots Peter Kobor and Theodoros Georgiou. Tamas Bognar is the VAR.