Pro Tips for Streaming Football Online

Published on: 06 May 2021

Whether you call it soccer or football, if you’re anything like us, you want as much access to the beautiful game as possible.

Thankfully, technology has your back and with a few handy tools and tips, you can stream all the football you want, both live and replay matches.

Here’s what you need to know about successfully streaming football online:

1. Reliable internet is a must-have

There’s nothing more annoying than streaming a match and encountering buffering, or worse, missing out on moments of crucial action. So your internet connection matters in this regard. If yours is less than optimal, and there’s no way to make it better, there are a few things you can do:

  • Change the streaming resolution. While 4K might be amazing, a 1 mbps connection can’t adequately support the virtual load. Try and figure out which resolution you can stream easily and stick to it in the future.
  • Close any background apps or processes on your device as these can take up precious bandwidth you need to stream your match.

2. Get a Virtual Private Network

A Virtual Private Network (VPN) does as the name suggests; it creates a private browsing network. In the process, your device’s unique IP address is adjusted. This matters when it comes to streaming football because the IP address is what reveals your device’s physical location.

Geo-blocking restrictions mean that you can’t stream certain games unless you’re in certain countries, but when you download a VPN, it allows you to skirt these restrictions. Open your VPN and then change your server country, and virtual location, at will.

3. Know the best free and paid services for streaming football

Once you’ve got your internet connection buffer free and streaming in a stable manner, and your VPN sorted, you can connect to free live streams around the world. For football, try the following international services:

  • UK - ITV and BBC
  • Germany - ARD and ZDF
  • Italy - RAI
  • France - TFI and M6

Alternatively, find out which paid subscription services cover football to the depth you’d like. Some examples include beIN sports, a Middle Eastern channel that has excellent football coverage, and Sky Sports. Remember to adjust your VPN so you can catch the local, live games these subscription services offer.

We hope these tips mean that you have found a way to stream all the football you want and can kick back for a match in the comfort of your home!

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