Is Hearts vs Istanbul Basaksehir on TV? Live stream, channel and kick off details ahead of the Europa Conference League clash

Hearts are just about ready to kick off their Europa Conference League group stage campaign.

And Istanbul Basaksehir are the visitors in the Scottish capital on Thursday. It is the first time the Jambos have played in European group football since the 2004/05 campaign when boss Robbie Neilson was actually on the field instead of in the dugout. The gaffer actually netted his side's winner in Basel, too. So, he will be hoping to bring some of the same luck as he leads the Gorgie side on Thursday.

Hearts were eying up the Europa League this term, but have to make do with the third tier UEFA contest instead after defeat to Zurich in the qualifiers. But the men in maroon will be up for the test, nonetheless. It is an early kick-off in Edinburgh, but the atmosphere will still be electric. The home side will be looking to improve on last weekend's domestic performance after defeat in Livingston. But what better way to bounce back than an exciting European nights under the Tynecastle lights?

Here is everything you need to know about the Europa Conference League clash...

Robbie Neilson's Hearts side take on Istanbul Basaksehir on Thursday, September 8.

The Turkish side travel to capital. Kick-off is at Tynecastle at 5.45pm.

The Europe Conference League clash will be broadcast live on BT Sport 3.

Build up coverage begins at 5.15pm.

Yes. Subscribers can stream the game live via the BT Sport app.

A monthly bass for the streaming service can also be purchased to let you tune in to the action.

You can keep up with all the action right here on dailyrecord.co.uk! Record Sport will be running a live blog with all the pre-match build-up and team news, and every kick of the ball once the action gets underway.

After the game, we'll