How to watch 2024-25 NCAA women’s basketball with a VPN
No matter your allegiance, we know you want to watch your team in blazing-fast HD, free of buffering or throttling from your ISP, school, or office network. To stream college basketball 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.
- Tune in to the action!
Watching on a computer? For the best streaming experience, be sure to use the ExpressVPN browser extension for Chrome, Firefox, or Edge.
Why you need a VPN to watch women’s college basketball games
Your internet service provider (ISP) might slow your connection if it thinks you’re streaming too much, causing laggy streams and buffering that could mean you miss a highlight-worthy dunk or an improbable late-game comeback. A VPN encrypts your internet traffic, keeping your online activity private from your ISP, so you can bypass this type of throttling and watch women’s college basketball games without any issues.
If you’re working at night and the Wi-Fi at your job blocks streaming services, you could miss out on watching some games. VPN encryption hides your activity from the network, allowing you to unblock streaming platforms with ease.
Best VPN for watching women’s college basketball live streams in 2024
ExpressVPN has a global network of servers in 105 countries (and 12 U.S. states and Washington D.C.), making it easy to find one in your preferred location. Our service works seamlessly with sports streaming platforms that broadcast women’s college basketball games, such as ESPN+, Peacock, and Fubo. Our 10-Gbps servers give you a blazing-fast VPN connection, so you never have to worry about buffering or lag during those exhilarating finishes.
You can connect up to 8 devices to the VPN at once with a single account, which allows you to watch the games on your smart TV while your roommates or family stream movies and shows on their phones, gaming consoles, and other devices. Try ExpressVPN now with a risk-free 30-day money-back guarantee.
Best ways to watch 2024-25 women’s college basketball games without cable
An ExpressVPN subscription allows you to safely and securely live stream women’s college basketball games even if you don’t have cable. Use our complete guide below to figure out which streaming service is best for you this season!
| Service | Channels | Free trial length |
| DirecTV Stream | ABC, CBS, CBS Sports Network, ESPN, ESPN 2, Fox, FS1, NBC, and The CW | 5 days |
| Fubo | ABC, ACC Network, Big Ten Network, CBS, CBS Sports Network, ESPN, ESPN 2, Fox, FS1, FS2, NBC, Pac-12 Network, SEC Network, and The CW | 7 days |
| Hulu + Live TV | ABC, ACC Network, Big Ten Network, CBS, ESPN, ESPN 2, ESPNews, ESPN U, Fox, FS1, FS2, NBC, and The CW | 3 days |
| Paramount Plus | CBS, CBS Sports Network | 7 days |
| YouTube TV | ABC, CBS, CBS Sports Network, ESPN, ESPN 2, ESPNews, Fox, FS1, FS2, NBC, SEC Network, TBS, The CW, and TNT | Varies |
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Streaming options for select college basketball games
Several streaming services offer exclusive college basketball coverage throughout the 2024-25 season, though some don’t offer free trials. Learn more about those options below.
ESPN+
ESPN+ will carry college basketball at all levels, from the SEC and Big 12 to Division II and Division III. However, it is important to note there are two types of college basketball games that air on ESPN+.
ESPN+ simulcasts: These games will air on other ESPN platforms, including ESPN and ESPN 2, and can be streamed via simulcast on ESPN+. Note that proof of subscription to another service, such as YouTube TV or Fubo, may be required to stream these games.
ESPN+ exclusives: These games, as implied, will air exclusively on ESPN+. You won’t need proof of subscription to another service to watch ESPN+ exclusives.
Reminder: ESPN+ does not offer a free trial.
Peacock
Peacock will stream every college basketball game airing on NBC throughout the 2024-25 season. Peacock costs 6 USD/month.
Other ways to watch college basketball games
Sling TV
Channels: ABC, ACC Network, Big Ten Network, ESPN, ESPN 2, ESPN 3, ESPNews, ESPN U, Fox, FS1, FS2, NBC, Pac-12 Network, and the SEC Network
Sling TV provides access to most channels airing women’s college basketball except for CBS. ABC is also available in select markets. Please note that Sling no longer offers a free trial.
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Watch live women’s college basketball games on all your streaming devices
ExpressVPN is compatible with all major streaming devices, from smartphones and tablets to gaming consoles and smart TVs, making it easy to securely watch your favorite women’s college basketball team at home or on the go. You can connect up to eight devices with a single account.
NCAA Women’s Basketball Top 25 rankings
The Associated Press Top 25 releases each Monday during the college basketball season. Here is the newest AP Top 25 poll.
| Ranking |
| 1. South Carolina [27 first-place votes] |
| 2. UConn [Two first-place votes] |
| 3. USC [One first-place vote] |
| 4. Texas |
| 5. UCLA |
| 6. Notre Dame |
| 7. LSU |
| 8. Iowa State |
| 9. North Carolina State |
| 10. Oklahoma |
| 11. Duke |
| 12. Baylor |
| 13. Kansas State |
| 14. Ohio State |
| 15. North Carolina |
| 16. West Virginia |
| 17. Louisville |
| 18. Maryland |
| 19. Florida State |
| 20. Ole Miss |
| 21. Creighton |
| 22. Kentucky |
| 23. Nebraska |
| 24. Alabama |
| 25. Indiana |
The following teams also received votes: Iowa 37, TCU 30, Utah 24, Illinois 23, Stanford 17, Michigan St. 16, Gonzaga 16, Vanderbilt 12, South Dakota St. 7, Miami 4, Tennessee 3, Fairfield 3, Middle Tennessee 3, Georgia Tech 2, Syracuse 1, Princeton 1.
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.
