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.
Cycling: Giro d’Italia
Jhonatan Narváez and Tadej Pogačar began the 2024 Giro d’Italia with early stage victories. Who will shine over the coming days?
Viewing schedule:
Giro d’Italia continues Monday, May 6, at 11:30 a.m. local time / 5:30 a.m. ET / 6:30 a.m. BST
Our favorite way to watch with a VPN: Users in select regions, including Australia (SBS), Belgium (RTBF and VRT), Italy (RaiPlay), the Netherlands (NOS), and Switzerland (Play SRF) can live stream the 2024 Giro d’Italia for free. U.S. residents can watch the race on beIN Sports.
NHL Playoffs
No NHL team has won the Presidents’ Trophy (given to the team with the most regular season wins) and the Stanley Cup Finals in the same season since the 2012-13 Chicago Blackhawks. Can Mika Zibanejad and the New York Rangers snap that drought? Check out our NHL hub for more information on the week ahead!
Viewing schedule:
NHL Playoffs continue Monday, May 6, at 8 p.m. ET / 1 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. United Kingdom residents can tune into every playoff game on Viaplay. 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.
Champions League: Real Madrid vs. Bayern Munich
Welcome to the latest chapter in the European Clásico! Real Madrid and Bayern Munich renew their historic rivalry Wednesday at a pivotal time; both clubs currently lead their respective Champions League groups, and the next meeting comes only eight days after the clubs battled to a 2-2 draw in München.
Viewing schedule:
Real Madrid vs. Bayern Munich – Wednesday, May 8, 9 p.m. local time / 3 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. BST
Our favorite way to watch with a VPN: U.S. users can live stream every Champions League match, including the Real Madrid vs. Bayern Munich showdown, on Paramount Plus. The match will also air on CBS, which is available on cord-cutting services like YouTube TV and Fubo.
PGA Tour: Wells Fargo Championship
Rory McIlroy has historically dominated the Wells Fargo Championship, winning at Quail Hollow Club three times since 2010. Will the World No. 2 record another victory, or can defending champion Wyndham Clark notch the first consecutive title in event history?
Viewing schedule:
Daily coverage begins Thursday, May 9, at 7:30 a.m. ET / 12:30 p.m. BST
Our favorite way to watch with a VPN: ESPN+ will have full coverage of the 2024 Players Championship. Alternatively, U.S. viewers can catch the action on Peacock or Paramount Plus (although only for the final two rounds) or YouTube TV. Canadian viewers can live stream the final two days on TSN.
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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