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Watching the football abroad with your UK subscription

You pay for the match at home, then you land somewhere sunny and the app says it is not available. Here is how it works and what you can do.

Watching the football abroad with your UK subscription

Why the app stops working

UK sports apps check where you are connecting from. Rights are sold country by country, so an app often limits what it shows outside the UK.

Some services let UK subscribers watch while travelling in some countries. Check your provider help pages first, it might just work.

Where a VPN fits

A VPN connected to a UK location gives you a UK IP address. That is usually what these apps check.

Every service has its own terms and some do not allow it, so read them and stick to what you are comfortable with. A VPN cannot promise any app will work.

Getting a smooth stream

Live sport needs a steady connection. Use the best Wi-Fi you can find and close other downloads.

Streaming mode and city choice come with Plus and Pro if you want a specific UK location.

Before kick off

  1. Check your provider rules for watching abroad.
  2. Connect ROOT VPN to a UK location.
  3. Open the app and sign in with your own account.
  4. Test it before the match, not at kick off.

Watching the football abroad: common questions

Is it legal to use a VPN abroad?
Using a VPN is legal in the UK and many countries, but not everywhere. Streaming services also have their own terms, so check both.
Will every sports app work with a VPN?
No VPN can promise that. Some services detect VPN servers and some do not allow it in their terms.

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