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 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?
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NCAA College Basketball: March Madness
How can you beat March Madness? The first weekend of play featured all the thrilling finishes, shocking upsets (including Yale over Auburn and Oakland‘s triumph over Kentucky), and busted brackets we’ve come to love over the years. Only 16 teams, including all four No. 1 seeds, remain alive on the men’s side. Caitlin Clark and Iowa headline the women’s teams looking to advance to the Sweet 16.
Viewing schedule:
Women’s coverage continues Monday, March 25, at 2 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. GMT
Men’s coverage continues Thursday, March 28, at 7:09 p.m. ET / 11:09 p.m. GMT
Our favorite way to watch with a VPN: A YouTube TV subscription will also grant you access to every channel airing both the men’s and women’s March Madness tournaments.
MLB: Opening Day
Baseball is back! Although the 2024 season technically kicked off in Seoul last week, the action truly starts with a complete 15-game (weather pending) slate Thursday. Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani makes his home debut at Chavez Ravine against Nolan Arenado‘s Cardinals, while Aaron Judge and the revamped—and already injury-battered—Yankees face the rival Astros in Houston. Check out our MLB page for a complete list of nationally-televised games to watch.
Viewing schedule:
Opening Day coverage starts Thursday, March 28, at 1:10 p.m. ET / 5:10 p.m. GMT
Our favorite way to watch with a VPN: MLB.TV International is back for 2024, and it remains the best way to watch every game without worrying about blackouts. Fubo and DirecTV Stream each offer select regional sports networks, MLB Network, and a free trial!
NHL: Lightning vs. Bruins
David Pastrnak and the Boston Bruins are still looking to find their stride ahead of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. For now, they’ll need to handle business against sensational right-winger Nikita Kucherov and the Tampa Bay Lightning. Check out our NHL page for a complete list of this week’s national TV games.
Viewing schedule:
Blues vs. Golden Knights – Monday, March 25, 8 p.m. ET / 12 a.m. GMT
Lightning vs. Bruins – Wednesday, March 27, 7:30 p.m. ET / 11:30 p.m. GMT
Panthers vs. Red Wings – Saturday, March 30, 12:30 p.m. ET / 4:30 p.m. GMT
Our favorite way to watch with a VPN: Although Hulu+Live TV does not have a free trial, it does include ABC, ESPN, and TNT (which will offer nationally televised games throughout the 2023-24 season), along with select matchups only available on Hulu and ESPN+. Subscriptions start at 70 USD/month. Alternatively, those wanting a free trial can check out YouTube TV, which offers ABC, ESPN, and TNT.
Rugby: Women’s Six Nations
Marlie Packer and England began their quest of a sixth consecutive Women’s Six Nations title with a rout of Italy. Next up, Hannah Jones and Wales look to bounce back from a loss to Scotland and knock off the Red Roses at Ashton Gate on Saturday. Check out our Women’s Six Nations hub for ways to watch your favorite club!
Viewing schedule:
Scotland vs. France – Saturday, March 30, 2:15 p.m. local time / 10:15 a.m. ET
England vs. Wales – Saturday, March 30, 4:45 p.m. local time / 12:45 p.m. ET
Ireland vs. Italy – Sunday, March 31, 4 p.m. local time / 10 a.m ET
Our favorite way to watch with a VPN: France TV offers free live streams of every Women’s Six Nations rugby match for French viewers. Users in the UK (the BBC) and Ireland (RTÉ Player) will also have access to free Women’s Six Nations streams.
Cycling: Tour of Flanders
A stellar month of cycling concludes in Belgium with the Tour of Flanders. No rider has won consecutive years in Flanders since Fabian Cancellara‘s 2013 and 2014 triumphs. Let’s see if Slovenian standout Tadej Pogačar is ready to break the streak!
Viewing schedule:
Tour of Flanders begins Sunday, March 31, at 9:55 a.m. local time / 3:55 a.m. ET / 8:55 a.m. BST
Our favorite way to watch with a VPN: Viewers in Australia, Belgium, and France can catch free Tour of Flanders live streams on SBS, RBTF, and France TV, respectively. Check out our Tour of Flanders hub for how you can watch the race in your country!
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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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