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International Friendlies How to watch football with a VPN
Stream your team from anywhere, travelling, abroad, or on a cheaper plan
A VPN connects you to another country so you can watch a match that isn't on where you are, or pick up a subscription that's cheaper elsewhere. It takes about five minutes to set up. Here's the route, step by step.
Which match do you want to watch?
The next 10 matches across every league we cover, in kickoff order and in your own time zone. Pick one and we'll show the exact route for it - which country to connect from, which service carries it, and how to pay from where you are.
Venezia FC v Lazio can be watched from 14 countries you can subscribe to from abroad. Pick one above and we'll show you exactly what to do.
Whichever you choose, you'll need a VPN subscription first - that's what lets you watch as though you were in that country.
How it works
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Pick a VPN with fast streaming servers
Live football needs speed and a server in the right country. Both options below handle HD and 4K sport - NordVPN for the most consistent speeds on a busy matchday, Proton VPN if you want a genuinely usable free tier.
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Choose the country you want to watch from
Decide where the match is on, or where the subscription is cheaper and easier to buy, then connect there. Every match page ranks the countries by which one you can realistically subscribe to from abroad.
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Connect to a server in that country
Open the app, pick the country, and connect. Your connection now appears to be in that region.
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Sign up, or sign in to an account you already have
If you already subscribe at home, just sign in - this is the simplest case and the main reason to use a VPN while you're away. If you're subscribing fresh in another country, the service may refuse a foreign card; PayPal, a prepaid gift code or a virtual card gets you through. See the payment section below.
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Keep the VPN connected and watch
Stay connected to that country for the whole match, or the stream can cut out when the service re-checks your location.
See what a season costs in every country - and the cheapest one you can actually buy from →
The best VPNs for live football
Huge network and the most consistent speeds for live 4K football.
- 7,400+ servers in 110+ countries
- Reliable HD & 4K sports streaming
- 6 devices · 30-day money-back
Genuinely usable free plan from a privacy-first team.
- Free tier with no data cap
- Swiss privacy, independently audited
- 10 devices on paid plans
The cheapest paid plan here, and no limit on how many devices you connect.
- 4,500+ servers in 100 countries
- Unlimited devices on one plan
- 30-day money-back
Frequently asked questions
Which VPN is best for watching football?
For live sport you want speed and reliable servers. NordVPN is the fastest all-rounder for a busy matchday; Proton VPN offers a genuinely usable free tier from a privacy-first team. Both options below stream football well.
Will a VPN slow down my stream?
A good VPN adds only a small overhead. On a fast connection with a nearby server you'll comfortably stream in HD or 4K. Cheaper or free VPNs can struggle, which is why the picks below are all streaming-grade.
Can I use a free VPN?
Proton VPN has a genuinely usable free tier with no data cap, which is enough to try the approach. Most other free VPNs cap data or throttle speed too hard for live football.
How do I watch my team from another country?
Open your team's where-to-watch page to see the broadcaster in each country, pick the one you want, connect your VPN to that country, and sign in to that service.
The streaming service won't accept my card - what now?
Many broadcasters check that your card was issued in their country. Three routes get around it: pay with PayPal, which often skips the check entirely and is accepted by DAZN in most markets; buy a prepaid gift code, which carries its own value so no card is checked; or use a virtual card from Wise, Revolut or StatesCard, which gives you card details and a billing address registered in that country.
Can a VPN get me Sky Sports or beIN without a subscription?
No. Satellite and cable packages need a local account, and often an installation or decoder, so no VPN or payment method unlocks them. A VPN only helps with online streaming services - either one you already subscribe to at home, or one you can sign up to from abroad. Our match pages mark which routes are actually purchasable.
Is it cheaper to subscribe in another country?
Often, yes - the same competition can cost very different amounts market to market, and that price gap is a legitimate reason to subscribe elsewhere. Factor in currency conversion and any fee your card or virtual card charges before you commit.
