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?
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.
NBA Playoffs
Talk about a changing of the guard! Basketball fans are facing an NBA Finals without LeBron James, Kevin Durant, or Stephen Curry for the third time in four years. The sport now belongs to the likes of Jayson Tatum, Nikola Jokić, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who all look to further their title dreams this week. Check out our NBA hub for more info on this year’s postseason!
Viewing schedule:
NBA Playoffs continue Monday, April 29, at 7:30 p.m. ET / 12:30 a.m. BST
Our favorite way to watch with a VPN: NBA League Pass International will have full coverage of every NBA postseason game through the Finals. U.S. residents should catch the action on YouTube TV or DirecTV Stream, which offer free trials and every channel airing NBA playoff games.
NHL Playoffs
The NHL Playoffs have certainly lived up to expectations thus far, with the Avalanche, Bruins, and Panthers all entering the week with commanding leads in their first-round matchups against the Jets, Maple Leafs, and Lightning. Let’s see if anyone pulls off an improbable comeback this week!
Viewing schedule:
NHL Playoffs continue Monday, April 29, at 7 p.m. ET / 12 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.
Cycling: Giro d’Italia
Welcome back to Italy for the 2024 Giro d’Italia! Primož Roglič hits the road looking to become the event’s first repeat winner since Miguel Indurain in 1992-93.
Viewing schedule:
Giro d’Italia begins Saturday, May 4, at 1:50 p.m. local time / 7:50 a.m. ET
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.
Formula 1: Miami Grand Prix
Max Verstappen takes his talents to South Beach—er, Miami Gardens—for the Miami Grand Prix. MVS already owns four victories in five F1 races this year and is the heavy favorite to triumph in Florida. Let’s see if Carlos Sainz Jr. (who won March’s Australian GP) or Lewis Hamilton can make something special happen during this Sunshine State trip.
Viewing schedule:
Practice – Friday, May 3, 12:30 p.m. ET / 5:30 p.m. BST
Qualifying – Saturday, May 4, 4:30 p.m. ET / 9:30 p.m. BST
Sprint – Saturday, May 4, 12 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. BST
Race – Sunday, May 5, 4 p.m. ET / 9 p.m. BST
Our favorite way to watch with a VPN: Belgian viewers can watch every Formula 1 race, including the Miami Grand Prix, for free all season long on RTBF. Austrian racing fans can also catch a free live stream on ORF. U.S. viewers can stream the Australian GP on ABC 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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