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
March Madness has finally arrived! Tristen Newton and UConn vie to become the first men’s team to win consecutive titles since the 2006-07 Florida Gators. On the women’s side, Caitlin Clark and Iowa seek the first championship in school history. Can the Hawkeyes avoid a first-weekend loss? Check out our men’s and women’s college basketball pages for more information on each tournament.
Viewing schedule:
Men’s daily coverage begins Tuesday, March 19, at 6:40 p.m. ET / 10:40 p.m. GMT
Women’s daily coverage begins Wednesday, March 20, at 7 p.m. ET / 11 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 later this month.
MLB: Seoul Series
Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, and the reloaded Dodgers open the 2024 MLB season in South Korea against Fernando Tatis Jr. and the rival Padres. Look for Ohtani, the 700 million USD man, to put on a show in Seoul before returning stateside to duel the Cardinals next week.
Viewing schedule:
Both games start at 7:05 p.m. local time / 6:05 a.m. ET / 10:05 a.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. Alternatively, those outside the Los Angeles and San Diego TV markets can catch both Seoul Series games on Fubo, which offers ESPN and a free trial.
Cycling: Volta a Catalunya
Welcome back to Spain for the 2024 Volta a Catalunya! This year’s race will begin and end in Sant Feliu de Guíxols, nearly a year after Slovenian standout Primož Roglič entered the record books last year. Stay tuned for what should be an exceptional week of cycling, especially when the action hits the Pyrenees on Wednesday.
Viewing schedule:
Daily coverage begins Monday, March 18, at 12:25 p.m. local time / 7:25 a.m. ET / 8:25 a.m. GMT
Our favorite way to watch with a VPN: Viewers in Australia and Spain can catch free Volta a Catalunya live streams on SBS and RTVE, respectively.
Rugby: Women’s Six Nations
Peter O’Mahony and Ireland clinched their second consecutive men’s Six Nations title last weekend. Sounds impressive, right? Tell that to Marlie Packer and England, who enter Sunday’s opener against Italy with five straight Women’s Six Nations championships. Can anyone take down the Red Roses? Check out our Women’s Six Nations hub for ways to watch your favorite club!
Viewing schedule:
France vs. Ireland – Saturday, March 23, 2:15 p.m. local time / 10:15 a.m. ET
Wales vs. Scotland – Saturday, March 23, 4:45 p.m. local time / 12:45 p.m. ET
Italy vs. England – Sunday, March 24, 4 p.m. local time / 11 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.
Formula 1: Australian Grand Prix
Surprise, surprise: Max Verstappen won the 2024 Formula 1 season’s first two races. Will MVS triumph for the second straight year in Melbourne? Probably, yes, but don’t let that stop you from watching the Australian Grand Prix!
Viewing schedule:
Practice – Friday, March 22, 12:30 p.m. local time / 9:30 p.m. ET (Thursday) / 1:30 a.m. GMT
Qualifying – Saturday, March 23, 4 p.m. local time / 1 a.m. ET / 5 a.m. GMT
Race – Sunday, March 24, 3 p.m. local time / 12 a.m. ET / 4 a.m. GMT
Our favorite way to watch with a VPN: Belgian viewers can watch every Formula 1 race, including the Australian Grand Prix, for free all season long on RTBF. Austrian racing fans can also catch a free live stream on Servus TV. Australians can tune in via 10 Play. U.S. viewers can stream the Australian GP on ESPN via YouTube TV.
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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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