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.
Cricket: The Hundred
Cricket fans craving summer action are in luck! The Hundred begins Tuesday when Oval Invincibles and Birmingham Phoenix clash in London. Check out our complete The Hundred hub for more info on this year’s tournament!
Viewing schedule:
The Hundred women’s daily coverage begins Tuesday, July 23, at 9:45 a.m. local time / 4:45 a.m. ET
Men’s daily coverage begins Tuesday, July 23, at 1:30 p.m. local time / 8:30 a.m. ET
Our favorite way to watch with a VPN: Cricket fans living in New Zealand or the United Kingdom can catch free The Hundred live streams on TVNZ or BBC iPlayer, respectively. United States residents can tune in on Willow TV, which is also available via Sling TV.
MLB: Yankees vs. Mets
Are we headed for our first Subway Series World Series since 2000? Probably not, even as Brandon Nimmo and the Mets (with help from Grimace and shortstop/singer José Iglesias) have skyrocketed back into the playoff race. Aaron Judge and the Yankees look to avenge a two-game sweep to the Amazins last month.
Viewing schedule:
New York Yankees vs. New York Mets – Tuesday, July 23, and Wednesday, July 24, at 7 p.m. ET / 12 a.m. BST (Both nights)
Our favorite way to watch with a VPN: Baseball fans living outside of the U.S. can watch every game all season long via MLB TV International. TBS will air the Yankees-Mets game on Tuesday night, while ESPN will provide full coverage on Wednesday. Both networks are available via YouTube TV or DirectTV Stream. Free trials are available!
Leagues Cup
Welcome to the fourth annual Leagues Cup! For the unfamiliar, MLS and Liga MX (a football league based in Mexico) squads will clash over the next month, with the three highest-placing teams qualifying for the 2025 CONCACAF Champions Cup. Can Inter Miami (who may be without Lionel Messi yet again) win their second straight Leagues Cup?
Viewing schedule:
Leagues Cup begins Friday, July 26, at 8 p.m. ET / 1 a.m. BST
Our favorite way to watch with a VPN: Soccer fans worldwide can catch every Leagues Cup match live on Apple TV. FS1 will air select matches in the U.S. TSN is expected to air select Leagues Cup showdowns in Canada.
Formula 1: Belgian Grand Prix
Max Verstappen’s road to a fourth consecutive Formula 1 title continues at the Belgian Grand Prix. Unsurprisingly, MVS has won in Stavelot each of the last three years. We’ll see if Lewis Hamilton, who last won at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps in 2020, becomes only the third driver to win five Belgian GP races.
Viewing schedule:
Practice – Friday, July 26, 1:30 p.m. local time / 7:30 a.m. ET / 12:30 p.m. BST
Qualifying – Saturday, July 27, 4 p.m. local time / 10 a.m. ET / 3 p.m. BST
Race – Sunday, July 28, 3 p.m. local time / 9 a.m. ET / 2 p.m. BST
Our favorite way to watch with a VPN: Belgian viewers can watch every Formula 1 race, including the Belgian Grand Prix, for free all season long on RTBF. Austrian racing fans can also catch a free live stream on Servus TV. U.S. viewers can stream the Hungarian GP on ESPN via YouTube TV.
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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