Live stream cycling with a VPN
Streaming cycling only takes a few simple steps:
- Get ExpressVPN.
- Connect to a server location matching the region of the broadcaster you want to watch. For example, British users who want to watch ITV should connect to a server in the UK.
- Visit your broadcaster of choice and sign up if required.
- Tune in and enjoy!
Can I use a VPN to stream cycling from another country?
Some users watch cycling events 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.
Best VPN for watching cycling
ExpressVPN is the best VPN for safely and securely live streaming cycling. With next-gen 10-Gbps servers in locations around the world, you can enjoy the full privacy protections of a VPN without ever missing a second of the action. ExpressVPN has easy-to-use apps for Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS, not to mention a range of ways to stream on your big-screen TV. If you need help along the way, ExpressVPN offers 24/7 live chat support and a risk-free 30-day money-back guarantee!
Where can I watch cycling events live online?
Free ways to watch cycling
France TV
Country: France
France TV offers a variety of French and foreign-language films, TV series, documentaries, and live sports. France TV Sport broadcasts the Tour de France for free on its site. You can tune in to France TV to follow the 24-day cycling race along every stage with French commentary, as well as other live sports, including French Open tennis, French films, and TV.
ITV
Country: United Kingdom
Channels: ITV 4
UK network ITV offers coverage of many cycling events throughout the year. As ever if you miss the highlights you can watch them back on ITVX shortly after transmission. Be sure you check their cycling schedule to know when to tune in.
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RTBF
Country: Belgium
The Belgian service RTBF has focused on content related to cycling, motorsports, tennis, and football and it broadcasts most major cycling events. The best part? It’s completely free! RTBF has broadcasting rights for the Tour de France and will offer a free stream of the event if you don’t mind French commentary.
RTS
Country: Switzerland
RTS is a public broadcaster in Switzerland that offers a variety of radio and TV programming in the French language. It promotes a vast collection of entertainment, which includes life and recorded shows relating to sports, culture, and sports news. The best part? It’s completely free!
SBS
Country: Australia
Watch all the Grand Tours live on SBS On Demand as well as the Classics, and other key races across the season. SBS is the exclusive free-to-air broadcaster of the Tour de France, Tour de France Femmes, and much more! You can head to the SBS On Demand streaming service and watch the action, as well as replays and highlights.
How to watch cycling events in your country
United Kingdom
Eurosport
Price: Varies
Channels: Eurosport 1
Eurosport provides live coverage of selected cycling events in several European markets, as well as the UK.
United States
NBC
Price: 5 USD/month and up
Country: U.S.
Channels: NBCSN and Peacock TV
NBCSN has broadcasting rights for the Tour de France, Vuelta a Espana, Paris-Roubaix, and Tour de Suisse in the U.S. Select races are also broadcast on NBC’s streaming service, Peacock. YouTube TV, Fubo, and DirecTV Stream all offer free trials.
Although Peacock, Sling TV, and Hulu + Live TV do not offer free trials, all are excellent options to watch top cycling events all year long. Various free trials are available.
Note: You will need a U.S. credit/debit card to subscribe to YouTube TV, Peacock TV, Fubo, Sling TV, or Hulu + Live TV.
Fubo
Price: 80 USD/month
Channels: Fubo Cycling and NBCSN
Fubo has a dedicated channel for streaming cycling (Fubo Cycling). Use the Fubo Cycling add-on (12 USD/month) to watch the Fubo Cycling channel. A seven-free day trial is available.
Note: You may need a U.S. credit/debit card to subscribe to Fubo.
GCN+
Price: Race Pass costs 9 USD/month or 50 USD/year
GCN+ is a great way for viewers in the U.S. and Canada to live stream top cycling events. Follow every stage on your browser, the mobile app, or on your smart tv. You can watch live and ad-free, or catch up at a time that suits you with on-demand replays and highlights packages.
Note: You may need a U.S. or Canadian credit/debit card to subscribe to GCN+.
FloBikes
Price: 30 USD/month or 150 USD/year
FloBikes provides live coverage of several top cycling events throughout the year for viewers in the U.S. Watch live streams of the spring classics, World Tour stage races, World Cups, and the UCI World Championships, among other events. You also get access to a library of exclusive video content and articles. FloBikes also works Roku, Apple TV, Fire TV Stick, and iOS and Android devices.
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ExpressVPN is a VPN service not intended to be used as a means of copyright circumvention. Please read the ExpressVPN Terms of Service and your content provider’s Terms of Use for more details.
FAQ for streaming sports
Can I stream sports on my computer?
Can I stream sports on my phone or tablet?
Yes. ExpressVPN has apps for every major mobile device, including iOS and Android.
How can I stream on my TV with a VPN?
In brief there are five different ways to stream sports on your TV with ExpressVPN:
- With the native app for a smart TV or streaming device
- By streaming on your computer and connecting to the TV with an HDMI cable
- By mirroring or casting wirelessly to your TV or streaming device from your computer or mobile device
- By connecting to an ExpressVPN-enabled router, which allows for unlimited devices and makes it super simple to connect to different server locations simultaneously
- With MediaStreamer, ExpressVPN’s solution for devices that cannot install a VPN, such as some streaming consoles and gaming consoles. MediaStreamer only needs to be set up once, although it does not provide the full security benefits of a VPN.
For more information on all the ways to get ExpressVPN on your big-screen TV, click here or contact a 24/7 Support agent for step-by-step instructions.
I connected to the suggested VPN server location but I can’t log in to the streaming service!
No worries! Server load changes rapidly (especially when lots of people are trying to watch certain events), but that’s exactly why ExpressVPN has high-speed servers all over the world. If you’re trying to access a site in the U.S. or Germany, for instance, try connecting to a different server location in those countries.
If you’re trying to connect to a country with one server location, the first step is to check your location settings. If you’re on a mobile device, disconnect from the VPN, turn off location services, then connect to the VPN again. On both Windows and Mac computers, you can turn off Location Services within the Privacy & Security settings menu.
For more help, you can always talk to a member of our Support Team, available 24/7 by live chat.
I connected to the VPN but my internet speed is slow
If your internet speed is slow or your streaming seems to lag, there are a few possible reasons:
-The distance of your selected VPN server location from your physical location
-Your connection type (wired connections are more reliable than wireless connections)
-Suboptimal interconnectivity between the VPN and your ISP
-Slow internet connection speed at your location
-Your device type and processing power
Try each of the following steps to troubleshoot:
-Download the latest version of ExpressVPN
-Connect to a different VPN server location
-Change your VPN protocol
If you try each of the above and are still experiencing issues with your streaming speed, contact the ExpressVPN Support Team 24/7 and someone will be with you in seconds.
What other streaming services can I watch with ExpressVPN?
ExpressVPN works seamlessly with all the most popular streaming apps from around the world. Using a VPN for streaming ensures you watch securely in blazing-fast HD with unlimited bandwidth, free from ISP throttling (which can sometimes slow down speeds). If you want to watch your favorite team from anywhere—even while traveling or on unsecured networks like public Wi-Fi—ExpressVPN is a great way to enhance your sports streaming experience.
