Germany vs. Netherlands Livestream: How to Watch International Friendly Soccer From Anywhere – CNET
Germany will be hoping for another impressive result in their build-up to hosting Euro 2024 as they take on the Netherlands in Frankfurt on Tuesday.
Florian Wirtz scored after seven seconds in Germany’s victory over France on Saturday — the fastest ever scored by a German player in an international match.
Germany vs. Netherlands: When and where?
Germany hosts the Netherlands at Deutsche Bank Park in Frankfurt on Tuesday, March 26. Kickoff is set for 8:45 p.m. CET local time in Germany, which is a 7:45 p.m. start in the UK, 3:45 p.m. ET or 12:45 p.m. PT kick-off in the US and Canada, and a 6:45 a.m. AEDT start on Wednesday, March 27 in Australia.
How to watch the Germany vs. Netherlands game online from anywhere using a VPN
If you find yourself unable to view the game locally, you may need a different way to watch — that’s where using a VPN can come in handy. A VPN is also the best way to stop your ISP from throttling your speeds on game day by encrypting your traffic, and it’s also a great idea if you’re traveling and find yourself connected to a Wi-Fi network, and you want to add an extra layer of privacy for your devices and logins.
With a VPN, you’re able to virtually change your location on your phone, tablet or laptop to get access to the game. Most VPNs, like our Editors’ Choice, ExpressVPN, make it really easy to do this.
Using a VPN to watch or stream sports is legal in any country where VPNs are legal, including the US, UK and Canada, as long as you have a legitimate subscription to the service you’re streaming. You should be sure your VPN is set up correctly to prevent leaks: Even where VPNs are legal, the streaming service may terminate the account of anyone it deems to be circumventing correctly applied blackout restrictions.
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Livestream the Germany vs. Netherlands game in the US
Tuesday’s game is on Fox Sports 2. If you don’t have the channel as part of your cable lineup, it can be streamed via Sling TV.
Livestream the Germany vs. Netherlands match in the UK for free
Broadcast rights in the UK for this game are with Viaplay, with kickoff set for 7:45 p.m. GMT on Tuesday evening.
Livestream the Germany vs. Netherlands game in Australia
Football fans Down Under can also watch this International friendly on streaming service Optus Sport.
Livestream the Germany vs. Netherlands match in Canada
If you want to stream this game live in Canada, you’ll need to subscribe to DAZN Canada.
Quick tips for streaming international soccer using a VPN
- With four variables at play — your ISP, browser, video streaming provider and VPN — your experience and success when streaming soccer may vary.
- If you don’t see your desired location as a default option for ExpressVPN, try using the “search for city or country” option.
- If you’re having trouble getting the game after you’ve turned on your VPN and set it to the correct viewing area, there are two things you can try for a quick fix. First, log into your streaming service subscription account and make sure the address registered for the account is an address in the correct viewing area. If not, you may need to change the physical address on file with your account. Second, some smart TVs — like Roku — don’t have VPN apps you can install directly on the device itself. Instead, you’ll have to install the VPN on your router or the mobile hotspot you’re using (like your phone) so that any device on its Wi-Fi network now appears in the correct viewing location.
- All of the VPN providers we recommend have helpful instructions on their main site for quickly installing the VPN on your router. In some cases with smart TV services, after you install a cable network’s sports app, you’ll be asked to verify a numeric code or click a link sent to your email address on file for your smart TV. This is where having a VPN on your router will also help, since both devices will appear to be in the correct location.
- And remember, browsers can often give away a location despite using a VPN, so be sure you’re using a privacy-first browser to log into your services. We normally recommend Brave.
