In this space, you’ll find information on the best sports events streaming each week, get some context for the action, and find out how to stream it all securely and in blazing-fast HD.
How to watch live sports with a VPN
No matter your allegiance, we know you want to watch your team in blazing-fast HD, free of buffering and content-based throttling from your ISP, school, or office network. To live stream sports securely with ExpressVPN, just follow these easy steps:
- Get ExpressVPN.
- Connect to a server location that matches the broadcaster you want to watch. For example, American sports fans can connect to a U.S. server to securely watch the coverage carried by U.S. streaming services.
- Head to your preferred streaming platform, such as Sling TV, Hulu, Fubo, YouTube TV, ESPN+, or DirecTV Stream.
- Tune in to the action!
Can I use a VPN to watch sports from another country?
ExpressVPN is a privacy and security service and should not be used as a means of copyright circumvention. We cannot see or control what you do while connected to our VPN, so you are responsible for complying with our Terms of Service, your content provider’s terms, and any applicable laws.
French Open
Welcome back to Paris for French Open action! Novak Djokovic and Iga Świątek arrive in France looking to defend their titles. Carlos Alcaraz and Australian Open winner Jannik Sinner, who knocked off Djokovic in Melbourne earlier this year, don’t intend on going quietly. Meanwhile, one can never rule out 2024 US Open champion Coco Gauff in the women’s bracket.
Viewing schedule:
Daily French Open coverage continues Monday, May 27, at 11 a.m. local time / 5 a.m. ET / 10 a.m. BST
Our favorite way to watch with a VPN: Tennis fans will be delighted to know they can live stream every match of the 2024 French Open for free on Australia’s 9Now or France’s France TV depending on their region. Additionally, U.S. viewers can catch every match live through YouTube TV or Fubo, which offer NBC, the Tennis Channel, and free trials.
NHL Playoffs
The Stanley Cup Finals are nearly here! The New York Rangers look to close out the Florida Panthers this week. Out West, Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers are closing in on their first Finals appearance since 2006. Can the five-time Cup champions hold off the Dallas Stars?
Viewing schedule:
NHL Playoffs continue Monday, May 27, at 8:30 p.m. ET / 1:30 a.m. BST
Our favorite way to watch with a VPN: Canadian hockey fans can watch select NHL playoff games for free on CBC Gem. Those in the U.S. should stick with YouTube TV or DirecTV Stream, which will have every channel airing postseason games through the Stanley Cup Finals.
Cricket: 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup
No team in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup’s short history is yet to win three titles. England and the West Indies, which are serving as co-hosts alongside the United States this summer, each vies to make history in the coming weeks. Both clubs will need to handle business against India, which opened play as favorites to win it all for the first time since 2007.
Viewing schedule:
2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup begins Saturday, June 1, at 8:30 p.m. ET / 1:30 p.m. BST
Our favorite way to watch with a VPN: British cricket fans can catch the 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup live on NOW or Sky Sports, though only NOW offers a free trial. United States viewers can tune in via Willow TV, which is available through Sling TV.
Football: Borussia Dortmund vs. Real Madrid
Real Madrid are no strangers to the Champions League final, owning four titles since 2014 and a record 14 overall. Can Jude Bellingham and The Whites add to their championship collection with a victory over Borussia Dortmund in London?
Viewing schedule:
Borussia Dortmund vs. Real Madrid – Saturday, June 1, 8 p.m. local time / 3 p.m. ET
Our favorite way to watch with a VPN: French and Spanish viewers can live stream the Champions League final between Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid for free on TF1 and RTVE, respectively. U.S. viewers can catch the match on CBS, which is available through YouTube TV and Fubo.
ExpressVPN is a VPN service not intended to be used as a means of copyright circumvention. Please read the ExpressVPN Terms of Service and your content provider’s Terms of Use for more details.
FAQ for streaming sports
Can I stream sports on my computer?
Can I stream sports on my phone or tablet?
Yes. ExpressVPN has apps for every major mobile device, including iOS and Android.
How can I stream on my TV with a VPN?
In brief there are five different ways to stream sports on your TV with ExpressVPN:
- With the native app for a smart TV or streaming device
- By streaming on your computer and connecting to the TV with an HDMI cable
- By mirroring or casting wirelessly to your TV or streaming device from your computer or mobile device
- By connecting to an ExpressVPN-enabled router, which allows for unlimited devices and makes it super simple to connect to different server locations simultaneously
- With MediaStreamer, ExpressVPN’s solution for devices that cannot install a VPN, such as some streaming consoles and gaming consoles. MediaStreamer only needs to be set up once, although it does not provide the full security benefits of a VPN.
For more information on all the ways to get ExpressVPN on your big-screen TV, click here or contact a 24/7 Support agent for step-by-step instructions.
I connected to the suggested VPN server location but I can’t log in to the streaming service!
No worries! Server load changes rapidly (especially when lots of people are trying to watch certain events), but that’s exactly why ExpressVPN has high-speed servers all over the world. If you’re trying to access a site in the U.S. or Germany, for instance, try connecting to a different server location in those countries.
If you’re trying to connect to a country with one server location, the first step is to check your location settings. If you’re on a mobile device, disconnect from the VPN, turn off location services, then connect to the VPN again. On both Windows and Mac computers, you can turn off Location Services within the Privacy & Security settings menu.
For more help, you can always talk to a member of our Support Team, available 24/7 by live chat.
I connected to the VPN but my internet speed is slow
If your internet speed is slow or your streaming seems to lag, there are a few possible reasons:
-The distance of your selected VPN server location from your physical location
-Your connection type (wired connections are more reliable than wireless connections)
-Suboptimal interconnectivity between the VPN and your ISP
-Slow internet connection speed at your location
-Your device type and processing power
Try each of the following steps to troubleshoot:
-Download the latest version of ExpressVPN
-Connect to a different VPN server location
-Change your VPN protocol
If you try each of the above and are still experiencing issues with your streaming speed, contact the ExpressVPN Support Team 24/7 and someone will be with you in seconds.
What other streaming services can I watch with ExpressVPN?
ExpressVPN works seamlessly with all the most popular streaming apps from around the world. Using a VPN for streaming ensures you watch securely in blazing-fast HD with unlimited bandwidth, free from ISP throttling (which can sometimes slow down speeds). If you want to watch your favorite team from anywhere—even while traveling or on unsecured networks like public Wi-Fi—ExpressVPN is a great way to enhance your sports streaming experience.
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