How to live stream the Premier League with a VPN
Fix common streaming issues and watch EPL matches your own way. It only takes a couple of minutes.
- Get ExpressVPN.
- Connect to a VPN server location that matches your streaming service. For example, British fans can connect to a server in the UK to watch Boxing Day and mid week matches on Amazon Prime Video.
- Get ready for kick-off!
Why you need a VPN to watch the Premier League online
Watching the Premier League can be a problem if you’re stuck behind streaming blocks on the Wi-Fi at your school or office. A VPN solves this by encrypting your internet traffic, preventing the network from tracking your activity, and allowing you to bypass restrictions so you don’t miss any of the action.
A VPN can also help if your internet provider slows down your connection when it detects streaming, especially during peak hours. Strong VPN encryption conceals your activity, preventing this kind of throttling, ensuring smooth, lag-free football streaming.
Best VPN for watching Premier League live streams
ExpressVPN has everything you need in a sports streaming VPN, and a whole lot more besides. With 10-Gbps servers in 105 countries, you’ll always be able to connect to one where you need it. The servers deliver ultra-fast VPN speeds for smooth, glitch-free streaming, even in 4K. You can connect seamlessly to major streaming platforms showing Premier League matches, including Prime Video, discovery+, and many more.
A single ExpressVPN allows you to connect up to 8 devices on one account—perfect for households with multiple streaming needs. It’s a cinch to set up, even if you’re new to VPNs. Try ExpressVPN risk-free with a 30-day money-back guarantee.
Where to watch English Premier League live streams with a free trial
There are no completely free platforms where you can live stream the Premier League, but we found several options around the world that offer a free trial for new subscribers. You can take advantage of these free trials to watch some Premier League matches for free.
| Streaming Platform | Matches | Free Trial | Country |
| Amazon Prime Video | 20 exclusive matches | 30 days | UK |
| discovery+ | All matches broadcast on TNT Sports | 7 days | UK |
| Canal+ | All matches | 7 days | France |
| Sky Sport Now | All matches | 7 days | New Zealand |
| Fubo | All matches | 7 days | Canada |
| DirecTV Stream | Matches broadcast on NBC and USA Network | 5 days | U.S. |
| Fubo | Matches broadcast on NBC and USA Network | 7 days | U.S. |
| Hulu + Live TV | Matches broadcast on NBC and USA Network | 3 days | U.S. |
| YouTube TV | Matches broadcast on NBC and USA Network | Varies | U.S. |
If your school or workplace Wi-Fi blocks streaming apps, use ExpressVPN to bypass restrictions and watch every match live—wherever you are. Just be sure to connect to a server that matches your location. For example, if you’re watching on Prime Video in the UK, connect to one of the server locations in the UK.
How to watch the Premier League in the U.S.
NBC and USA Network
NBC owns the exclusive broadcast rights to the English Premier League in the U.S. It airs select games every matchday, some on USA Network and others on the free-to-air NBC TV. Several streaming platforms carry both channels, including Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, and YouTube TV.
Peacock
You can watch every Premier League match on Peacock. Most of the games are available to watch live, the only exceptions being games broadcast on NBC or USA Network, in those cases you will have to wait until the following day for the stream to become available. Peacock is considerably cheaper than the other streaming options, making it a good choice for fans on a limited budget.
If you’re connected to a local network that blocks streaming platforms, you can still watch the Premier League with ExpressVPN. Connect to one of the server locations in 12 U.S. states to bypass restrictions with ease.
How to watch the Premier League in the UK
Sky Sports and NOW
Sky Sports broadcasts nearly half of the Premier League matches in the UK. To access the most games, you need a Sky subscription package that includes Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League.
You can watch the Premier League without cable if you subscribe to NOW with the Sky Sports Pass. It gives you access to all 12 Sky Sports channels, so you can watch the matches live and on-demand.
TNT Sports
You can watch 52 Premier League matches live on TNT Sports. There are several ways to subscribe to the channel. You can get it through a cable provider like Sky or Virgin Media or subscribe directly through TNT Sports as a standalone service. If you’re watching online, discovery+ is streaming all the games live and on-demand.
Traveling abroad during the Premier League season? Connect to an ExpressVPN server in the UK to stream as if you never left home, so you never miss a match.
Where to watch the English Premier League in Germany
Sky Deutschland has the exclusive rights to the Premier League in Germany. Most of the matches are on the Sky Sport Premier League channel, but you should check the listing on matchday in case your team’s game is moved to another Sky Sports channel.
If you want to watch the Premier League without cable, you can subscribe to WOW, Sky’s streaming service in Germany. In addition to live English football, you get access to Germany’s Bundesliga and DFB-Pokal games.
Where to watch the Premier League live in Italy
You need Sky Italia to watch live Premier League matches on TV in Italy. The matches are typically divided between The Sky Sport Uno and Sky Sport Football channels. If you’re not going to be by your TV at kickoff, you can live stream every match via the Sky Go app. You don’t need a cable subscription to watch, though—you can stream the Premier League live on NOW with the Sky Sports Pass.
Where to live stream the English Premier League in Spain
The Premier League streams live and on-demand in Spain on DAZN. If you don’t have a Spanish credit or debit card, you can pay for your subscription with PayPal. Keep in mind that your DAZN subscription will be locked to Spain and cannot be changed to another country, even when traveling.
Where to watch the Premier League in Australia
You can stream the Premier league live in Australia on Optus Sport. The platform gives you access to all 380 games this season, and every season through to 2028. The platform will also be the Australian streaming home of England’s FA Women’s Super League (WSL).
Watch Premier League games on all your streaming devices
Stream on your own terms, whichever device you prefer. ExpressVPN has apps for computers, smartphones, smart TVs, and even works with gaming consoles and routers.
Want it on the big screen? Learn about all the ways to get ExpressVPN on your TV.
2024–25 Premier League schedule
You can find some key dates for the 2024–25 Premier League season below.
| Date | Match |
| Saturday, November 30, 2024 | Liverpool vs. Man City |
| Saturday, January 4, 2025 | Liverpool vs. Man United |
| Tuesday, January 14, 2025 | Chelsea vs. AFC Bournemouth |
| Saturday, February 22, 2025 | Manchester City vs. Liverpool |
| Saturday, April 5, 2025 | Manchester United vs. Manchester City |
| Sunday, May 25, 2025 | Championship Sunday (Final day of the season) |
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FAQ: About watching the Premier League
Can I use a VPN to watch the Premier League from another country?
Some users watch Premier League matches by connecting to a VPN server in a country other than their own, but doing so may violate copyright or the streaming service’s terms of use. ExpressVPN is a privacy and security tool, and using it to circumvent copyright is against our Terms of Service. We cannot see or control what you do while connected to our VPN, so you are responsible for ensuring that your use complies with all relevant terms and laws.
Should I use a free VPN to watch the Premier League?
Most free VPNs struggle to access streaming platforms showing Premier League matches. They also tend to have limited networks that make it hard to find a suitable server and slow speeds, making them unsuitable for streaming. ExpressVPN works flawlessly with streaming services, has an extensive network of servers across 105 countries, and lightning-fast speeds for uninterrupted streaming. You can even try it risk-free with a 30-day money-back guarantee.
Can I live stream Premier League matches for free?
You generally can’t live stream Premier League matches for free, but some streaming services offer a free trial, allowing you to watch a few Premier League matches for free. You can see the best options in our section about this above.
What TV channel is the Premier League on?
The Premier League will air on NBC and USA Network (available via DirecTV Stream, Fubo, Hulu + Live, and YouTube TV) and Peacock in the U.S.; Prime Video , Sky Sports (available through NOW), and TNT Sports (available through Discovery+) in the UK; Fubo in Canada; Optus Sports in Australia, Sky Sport Now in New Zealand, Canal+ in France, Sky Deutschland in Germany, Sky Italia in Italy, and DAZN in Spain.
Can I watch Premier League games with an app?
Yes, you can watch Premier League matches via DirecTV Stream, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, Peacock, and YouTube TV in the U.S.; discovery+, Prime Video, NOW and Sky Sports in the UK; Fubo in Canada; Optus Sports in Australia; Sky Sports Now in New Zealand; Canal+ in France; Sky Deutschland in Germany; Sky Italia in Italy, and DAZN in Spain. All of these services have apps.
Can I watch the Premier League final on YouTube?
No, but you can watch free highlights of Premier League games and goals on YouTube.
Where can I watch Premier League match highlights?
Free highlights of games are available on the official Premier League, NBC Sports, and select streaming services’ official YouTube channels in the United States. British fans can also tune into the weekly Match of the Day program on BBC iPlayer.
Who is the most successful Premier League team?
As of 2024, Manchester United is the most successful team in England’s top level of professional football, with 20 top-flight titles. It is also the most successful team in the Premier League era (which began in 1992) with 13 titles.
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I’ve tried multiple but all US/UK based ones ask for US/UK credit card, any idea how to bypass that?
I would be most grateful if an Express VPN subscriber, or subscribers, could please advise me which online broadcaster – or broadcasters – provide LIVE coverage of English Premiership football games and which I can successfully subscribe to. Thanks to all those who respond to my sincere request. Ian@UK
Can I use my existing android box to receive dazn? I only pay by cheque or phone using a credit card. How do I set up technically? Not very skilled at this. Is there a telephone number I can actually talk to a human? Thanks
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Hi, do expressvpn still able to watch taiwan elevensports streaming? cos now i am currently using nordvpn but unable to load the video at all at taiwan elevensports.
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I am on holiday in Costa Rica just bought express VPN via Goals 101 website wanting to watch Colchester v Swindon but don’t know how!
ExpressVPN customer here in California. Having issues with BT Sport on Mac via Chrome (Safari is a no-go as BT Sport doesn’t work on it).
The first issue is logging in when the VPN is pointed to a UK server, as it will just pull an auth error on their site. If I turn the VPN off I can get through the login barrier.
From there, turning the VPN back on and navigating to a channel to watch BT Sport throws the following when trying to play video: “Sorry, BT Sport is only available in the UK Code: VC003”
Any ideas? Any other users care to comment if they are having issues (or not)?
Hi David,
Please make sure you’ve installed and activated the ExpressVPN browser extension prior to launching any video streams. Instructions can be found here: https://www.expressvpn.com/support/vpn-setup/expressvpn-browser-extension/
For further assistance, please contact Support at https://www.expressvpn.com/support/#open-chat
i am in sierra leone i want to watch English foot ball especial man united
I can’t get Eleven Sports Taiwan to work with express. Showing a black screen after clicking play. Tried the extension but still didn’t work. Anyone having the same issue?
Hi Vince,
Please contact Support at https://www.expressvpn.com/support/#open-chat
Yes I had same problem. Apparently at the moment there is no solution
Livefootball
Can anyone else get Optus Sport to work with express?
Hi James,
Are you watching the games from a browser? It’s possible that your geolocation is being detected and causing the blackout. To fix this, use the ExpressVPN browser extension: https://www.expressvpn.com/support/vpn-setup/expressvpn-browser-extension/
If you need further assistance, please contact Support: https://www.expressvpn.com/support/#open-chat
Used the extension but still didn’t work 🙁
Hi Chester,
Please get in touch with Support: https://www.expressvpn.com/support/#open-chat
I am an “oldie” with few technical skills who is trying watch the EPL from Australia where they have little time for real football. What can you suggest ?
Hi Neil,
For the cheapest option, try connecting to a Taiwanese location and purchasing an Eleven Sports subscription. If you need further assistance, please get in touch with Support at https://www.expressvpn.com/support/#open-chat
All you have to do Neil is join Optus Sports it will cost you $15 a month if you don’t have an Optus phone account or you can get it included with your phone account at no extra cost. Its the best thing since sliced bread they have all the matches and you can watch them whenever you want as they are recorded as well as provide live coverage.
Enjoy.
Thanks for sharing. I’ll give this a try. COYS!
Hi I was intending on purchasing an Elevensports subscription via the taiwan location on express vpn as instructed as i thought that it shows all premier league games .However looking at the guide for next saturday on theit website it only seems to show a selection of games but i wish to watch the everton. Is this true that i can only watch certain games and if so, is there another streaming service i can use?
Hi Keith,
The schedule on the Eleven Sports Taiwan site appears to be wrong. For the coming weekend, they’re listing games like Spurs vs. Aston Villa and West Ham vs. Man City, but Spurs are playing Man City while Aston Villa are hosting Bournemouth.
Eleven Sports should have all of the games available. But if you’re not feeling sure, you can use one of the free trial options above (e.g., fubo TV) to catch Everton vs. Watford.
How are you feeling about Everton this season? The Toffees have made some top signings and should really fancy nabbing a European place! We’ll admit we’re excited to see how the Sigurðsson-Kean connection plays out!
A good option to view different leagues. Thanks for sharing this.
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I am located in the UK and pay for Sky sports and BT Sports to watch English premier League football especially Arsenal matches. Any ideas what is the best way to watch without buffering.
Hi Dave,
For the fastest streaming speeds, please try to connect to Smart Location on your ExpressVPN app. If you encounter any further issues, please contact Support via https://www.expressvpn.com/support/#open-chat
I think eurosport broadcast it on tv in uk and north ireland
I’d like to know how I can use this with my LG Smart TV to watch IPTV which blocks all channels during English Premiership games?
Hi Ian,
Please try to watch on a device with the ExpressVPN app and browser extension installed. This will hide your IP address and geolocation for better anonymity. For further assistance, please contact Support: https://www.expressvpn.com/support/#open-chat
How can i watch all epl games ,championsleage,europa leage ,and laliga from my tv
Hi there,
We recommend streaming platforms like Fubo TV and Eleven Sports. Together, these services carry all of the competitions you mentioned. Try connecting to a U.S. VPN location before accessing Fubo TV and a UK location before visiting Eleven Sports.
Hi, I have a TP Link Archer C50 AC1200 router. Will this connect to your service and support my IPTV streams? Kind regards, Jay
Hi Jay,
You can set up ExpressVPN on TP-Link routers by following these instructions: https://www.expressvpn.com/support/vpn-setup/manual-config-for-tp-link-router-with-l2tp/. Please note that L2TP only provides very basic security and is better suited for anonymization purposes.
If you encounter any issues, please contact Support: https://www.expressvpn.com/support/#open-chat
Hi,
I have been using VPN express in Australia perfectly and am looking to setup VPN express for my family in the UK so they can watch the EPL. I have it working fine with an iPad or iPhone using the Optus app (and VPN express app) but when I try to use the Optus app through a 4th gen Apple TV I cant get it to work. Do you know if other customers have the Optus sport app working through Apple TV outside of Australia. Other Australian based apps (SBS or ABC) are working but not Optus sport (or some other Australia apps like 9now or 7plus).
Thanks
David
Hi David,
Unfortunately, this seems to be an issue that Optus has faced since the World Cup (https://yescrowd.optus.com.au/t5/TV-Entertainment/World-Cup-through-Apple-TV-is-unwatchable/td-p/439419)
We’ll be on the lookout and share updates here if we notice anything new!
I have Optus Sport in Australia and enjoy it but unfortunately you can’t get it outside of Australia. I’m currently in the Philippines and have Express VPN but still cannot get it. If anyone knows how I would like to know how.
Regards,
Charles.
Hi Charles,
Please contact Support via https://www.expressvpn.com/support/#open-chat
Hello.
I have ExpressVPN and I was going to watch English football, but somehow I can not watch football through VPN. I’ve tried to follow VPN setup information. As this does not work, I’m going to stop VPN and close it..Thanks.
Erling.
Hi there,
Which device are you trying to watch football on? Are you unable to setup ExpressVPN or unable to connect?
Please contact Support at https://www.expressvpn.com/support/#open-chat and let’s get those issues resolved 🙂
Hi, I have an Express Vpn subscription already and it is really excellent. As a UK based football fan, I would happily pay for a domestic subscription to Sky and BT Sports but the prices are just extortionate.
I hate the idea of illegal streams so last season I paid for (month by month) access to a legitimate European supplier by using one of your servers in that country. Unfortunately, it became rather unreliable – laggy, freezing – so I am looking for a replacement. Do you have any suggestions?
I have read some of your other articles on this subject but I am not sure if a Canadian or US server would cut it – plus I can’t possibly provide cable login details.
Hi there,
Which service were you previously using? Feel free to get in touch with Support (https://www.expressvpn.com/support/#open-chat) and let’s see if we can get the issue fixed. Otherwise, services like YouTube TV could be a great way to catch the games without getting U.S. cable.
We have been testing ExpressVPN with an IPTV provider and it works wonderfully well when you set your location server to UK.