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The Best VPNs to Watch All NFL Games

Updated Aug 25, 2025

Simon Migliano

Simon Migliano is a recognized world expert in VPNs. He's tested hundreds of VPN services and his research has featured on the BBC, The New York Times and more. Read full bio

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The Short Answer

The best and cheapest way to watch all NFL games, especially out-of-market ones, is to use a VPN with NFL Game Pass on DAZN Canada. It shows MNF, TNF, all Sunday games, and NFL RedZone for just $19.99 per month. The best VPN to use is ExpressVPN, whose easy-to-use apps also bypassed out-of-network restrictions on streaming services like Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, Paramount+ and NFL+, streaming in high resolution on all popular devices.

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The 2025/26 NFL season is about to start, but like every year the same frustrating issue persists: Sunday afternoon out-of-market restrictions on FOX and CBS.

To stream these out-of-network games, plus all other games, you’ll normally have to sign up to multiple streaming services, like NFL Sunday Ticket, Peacock, and Amazon Prime Video. In total, this will cost you over $1,000.00 a year!

Luckily, there is a much cheaper workaround. Using a virtual private network (VPN), you can change your IP location to a different city, state, or even country, and watch games unavailable in your area.

Our favorite, and cheapest, way to watch any game is to connect to a Canadian VPN location and access NFL Game Pass on DAZN Canada.

For $19.99 per month, plus the cost of a VPN, you’ll be able to stream every NFL game, including TNF, all Sunday games, MNF, and NFL RedZone all on one platform.

If you’re only interested in streaming Sunday afternoon games, you can change IP location to a different US city and get round local FOX and CBS restrictions on services like YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV and NFL+.

Quick Guide: How to Watch Out-of-Network NFL Games with a VPN

Download and install a VPN that unblocks most NFL streaming platforms: ExpressVPN is the best, offering a 7-day free trial and 30-day refund policy.
Launch the VPN on your device. Enable the kill switch to avoid sudden IP leaks.

To bypass local FOX/CBS network restrictions: Connect to a US VPN location outside your team’s home market.
To watch all NFL games: Get a US DAZN account, then connect to a Canadian VPN location to access NFL Game Pass.

Start streaming any game.

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🔄 Recent Updates

We’ve added more information on out-of-market restrictions and how to beat them, we’ve added NordVPN to our list of recommended VPNs, and we updated our list of preferred NFL streaming services.

What Are Out-of-Market NFL Games?

Out-of-market NFL games are Sunday afternoon games that aren’t broadcast by FOX or CBS in your area, because the NFL considers them not of interest to local viewers.

The NFL awards regional FOX or CBS channels the right to show local teams on Sunday afternoons. Therefore, all other games are shown on channels outside your local team’s home market, or on streaming services like NFL Sunday Ticket in the US and NFL Game Pass internationally.

Here is a real-world example using the popular Kansas City Chiefs:

If you’re a Chiefs fan living in Kansas City, your local FOX or CBS channel will almost always broadcast your team’s Sunday afternoon game. This is considered an “in-market” game for you.

However, if you’re a Chiefs fan living in Los Angeles, on Sunday afternoon you won’t be able to watch your team unless they’re playing the LA Rams or Chargers. Why? Because local broadcasts only show the LA teams.

So, Chiefs games on a Sunday afternoon will almost always be considered “out-of-market” since they won’t be shown on local TV channels.

How to Watch Out-of-NFL Market Games

As we’ve already mentioned, the best way to watch every single NFL game is through NFL Game Pass. The problem is that it’s no longer available in the US.

NFL Game Pass is now only available on DAZN outside America, and Canada is the only DAZN region to include it in its Standard plan, whereas all other countries require an additional fee.

Accessing NFL Game Pass from the US is easy, though. All you need to do is create a DAZN account, log in, and then change DAZN region with a VPN to Canada. The fact your DAZN account is registered in the US won’t make a difference.

In the video below you can see how simple it is to stream any game on NFL Game Pass with a VPN:

Follow the written instructions below to access NFL Game Pass on your preferred device. We’ve assumed you’ve got yourself a DAZN account.

The steps to take will differ from one to another. While it’s straightforward on computers and smartphones, it’s trickier on devices like PlayStation, Xbox, Chromecast and Roku.

Further down, we’ve also explained how to access out-of-market games if you’re already subscribed to a US streaming service.

Laptop (Windows & Mac)

To watch every NFL game on your desktop or laptop computer, you simply have to connect to a VPN server in Canada, and open the DAZN website.

Instructions: How to Watch All NFL Games on Desktop

Get a compatible VPN and download the app: ExpressVPN worked best with DAZN in our tests.
Sign up to DAZN US or log into your existing account.
Launch the VPN app and connect to a VPN location in Canada: NFL Game Pass doesn’t require an additional fee.
Start streaming: Click Sports at the top left and select NFL Game Pass, NFL RedZone or NFL Network.

Watching an out-of-market game on DAZN Canada using a VPN on a laptop

It’s easier to watch out-of-market NFL games on a laptop or computer than on any other device.

Mobile (Android & iOS)

Accessing NFL Game Pass on DAZN Canada is just as easy on your smartphone or tablet.

The DAZN app isn’t geo-restricted (unlike other sports apps), so you won’t have to register a new app store account in Canada.

Instructions: How to Watch All NFL Games on Mobile

Subscribe to a VPN that streams DAZN Canada: We recommend ExpressVPN for its superb mobile apps.
Download the DAZN app from your app store
Sign up or log into your account.
Shut down the DAZN app.
Open the VPN app and connect to a location in Canada.
Open the DAZN app once again: Every live game will be available from the home screen.

Watching a live NFL game on DAZN Canada using a VPN

You can download DAZN directly to your phone without needing to switch your app store region.

Fire TV, Android TV & Apple TV

We found streaming geo-restricted NFL games on Firestick and other streaming devices surprisingly straightforward.

Similarly to smartphones and tablets, you can download the DAZN app without having to create a new app store account from another country.

Instructions: How to Watch All NFL Games on Streaming Devices

Download the DAZN app from the device’s app store.
Subscribe or log into your DAZN account.
Exit the DAZN app and clear the app’s cache from your device’s settings.
Download your VPN app onto your device: ExpressVPN’s dedicated apps are fully-featured and work with smoothly with DAZN Canada.
Launch the VPN app, log in, and connect to a server in Canada.
Open the DAZN app and stream any game you want.

Watching NFL on Fire TV

DAZN Canada broadcasts every game in HD on Fire TV.

Game Consoles

Some devices, like PS5 and Xbox, aren’t compatible with VPN software. As a result, you’ll have to use a Smart DNS proxy to watch out-of-market games on NFL Game Pass on these devices.

Smart DNS routes a portion of your internet traffic through a proxy server in another country. This can be configured in your device’s settings, without the need for an app.

Instructions: How to Watch All NFL Games on Game Consoles

Sign up to a Smart DNS service: Control D is the only option that unblocked DAZN Canada in our tests.
Register your IP address with the service: Control D needs your IP address in order to add it to its allowlist. To do this, log into the Control D website from your phone or computer while connected to the same WiFi network as your streaming device.
Change DNS server location: On Control D’s website, go to Services > Video. Toggle DAZN to on. Select Redirected and choose Canada as the location.
Find your Control D DNS address: Click the account icon at the top right and click My Resolvers. Note down the IPv4 Primary option.
Change your device’s DNS settings: This is usually located in the Network section of your device’s settings.
Restart your device: This will clear the location cache.
Open the DAZN app on your device: You’ll now be able to stream any game.

Configuring Control D to unblock DAZN Canada

Control D’s Smart DNS proxy worked with DAZN Canada on PlayStation.

Roku Stick

You can’t install VPN apps on Roku devices. You also can’t edit DNS settings, making them incompatible with Smart DNS proxies.

As such, the easiest way to stream out-of-market NFL games on Roku is to set up a mobile hotspot on your PC.

If you’re not a Windows user, then you’ll have to set up a VPN on your home router.

Instructions: How to Watch All NFL Games on Roku

Sign up to ExpressVPN and download the Windows software.
On your mobile, download the DAZN app: you won’t need to create a new Google account or Apple ID.
On your PC, turn on mobile hotspot: Go to Settings > Network & Internet > Mobile hotspot and toggle to On.
Make a note of the network name and password: If you want to change them, click Edit, make your changes, and click Save.
Locate your VPN’s TAP adapter: Navigate to Settings > Network & Internet > Status > Change Adapter Options. Right-click on your VPN’s TAP adapter and select Properties.
Edit your sharing settings: Click the Sharing tab and tick the box that says “Allow other network users to connect through this computer’s internet connection.”
Select your hotspot: From the drop-down menu entitled Home networking connection: select Local Area Connection*.
Start the VPN connection on your PC: Make sure you connect to a VPN server in Canada and enable OpenVPN.
Connect your Roku Stick to your new network: Restart the device to remove any cache files.
Connect your mobile device to same network.
Stream the game you want to watch: You can cast the game to your streaming device using the DAZN app on your phone.

Accessing blackout NFL games on Roku using a VPN mobile hotspot

We shared a VPN connection from our laptop to stream games on Roku.

How to Watch Out-of-Network Games without NFL Game Pass

We get it, it’s a pain to pay for yet another streaming service if you already have a Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, Sling TV, or Paramount+ subscription.

As we said earlier, rather than getting DAZN, you can use your VPN to change your online location to a city outside your home market. This will allow you stream other cities’ local broadcasts on FOX and CBS.

The steps involved to bypass your streaming service’s regional restrictions on various devices will be very similar to the ones we outlined above.

Keep in mind that some mobile apps, like NFL+ and ESPN+, also use your device’s GPS coordinates to determine your location. This means you’ll have to spoof both your GPS and IP location to make them think you’re somewhere else.

You’ll also have to keep switching your VPN’s server location in order to watch different Sunday afternoon games, which is more tedious compared to the all-in-one experience of NFL Game Pass.

Note: GPS spoofing is only possible on Android devices, not on iOS.

Top VPNs for Watching the NFL

After testing 61 VPNs, the three VPNs below proved to be the most effective and enjoyable to use to stream NFL games.

The table below compares our recommendations side by side for access to NFL Game Pass, beating local blackouts, free trial options, and price:

1. ExpressVPN: Best VPN for the NFL

Ranked #1 out of 61 VPNs for the NFL

ExpressVPN app on iOS

ExpressVPN

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Overall NFL VPN Rating: 9.8/10

Unblocking DAZN Canada
9.9/10
Bypassing Local Blackouts
9.7/10
Speed
9.7/10
Device Compatibility
9.9/10

To learn more, read our VPN testing methodology.

Always unblocks NFL Game Pass on DAZN Canada
Fast servers in 50 US states & 109 countries
Works with Hulu Live TV, YouTube TV, Paramount+ & more
The most intuitive apps across the most devices
Fully-featured app for Fire TV Stick & Apple TV
7-day free trial via Android & iOS

More expensive than NordVPN
Smart DNS doesn't work with DAZN Canada
macOS app lacks split tunneling setting
No built-in GPS spoofer

Pricing Plans	$12.99/mo $4.99/mo over 15 months $3.49/mo over 28 months
Data Cap	---
Countries with Servers	109
US Cities	57

Simultaneous Connections	10
Support	24/7 Live Chat
Compatible with	Windows Mac iOS Android Linux Amazon Fire TV Android TV Apple TV Router Chrome

There is no doubt that ExpressVPN is the best VPN for streaming the NFL online, whether that’s on NFL Game Pass, NFL+, Hulu, YouTube TV or Paramount+.

If you see another website recommending a different VPN, then either they haven’t done proper testing or they’re lying to you (probably due to financial motives).

In our latest tests, no VPN could match ExpressVPN’s exceptional user experience and hassle-free access to geo-restricted NFL streams.

The VPN’s server location accuracy across 57 US cities is particularly helpful to access local broadcasts in specific states.

The higher subscription price may put some people off, but in our opinion ExpressVPN’s superior performance is entirely worth the extra cost.

ExpressVPN works with DAZN Canada & NFL Game Pass

ExpressVPN works with DAZN Canada & NFL Game Pass.

Excellent at Bypassing NFL Blackouts

We tested 61 VPNs with popular NFL streaming websites, and no service came close to ExpressVPN’s ability to bypass region-restrictions.

The VPN worked with every NFL streaming service we tested, especially DAZN Canada through its Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver servers.

Its 6,250 servers spread across 57 cities were just as formidable, easily changing our Hulu playback area and modifying our YouTube TV location.

Bypassing Hulu's Geo-restrictions with ExpressVPN

We easily bypassing Hulu’s Geo-restrictions with ExpressVPN.

You’ll also love the fact that ExpressVPN is a remarkable VPN for NBA League Pass and comfortably bypasses MLB blackouts, too.

Note: If you’re an NFL+ subscriber using an Android handheld device, remember to use a GPS location spoofer in combination with ExpressVPN to bypass the streaming app’s GPS-based geo-blocks.

Fantastic VPN Speeds Around the World

In order to stream in HD, or even better in 4k, you’ll need to use a VPN that has invested significantly in its server network and its VPN tunneling technology.

For instance, to stream DAZN in HD (720p) at 30 frames per second (FPS), you’ll need a download speed of at least 9Mbps.

Connecting to ExpressVPN’s Canadian servers from the US, we always achieved internet speeds well above this threshold.

The table below contains a selection of speed tests results that demonstrate ExpressVPN’s excellent speeds connecting around the world.

Server Location	Download Speed (Mbps)	Speed Loss (%)	Distance (miles)
Starting Speed (New York)	100Mbps	/	0 mi
Los Angeles	90Mbps	10%	2,500 mi
London	93Mbps	7%	3,500 mi
Frankfurt	87Mbps	13%	4,000 mi

Compatible with Most Devices

One of the main reasons we rate ExpressVPN so highly for streaming is because it has developed the most user-friendly apps compatible with the widest range of devices.

Alongside its eye-pleasing software for Windows, macOS, iOS and Android, the service also offers native apps for Fire TV and Apple TV, and well-designed browser extensions.

ExpressVPN's well-designed apps for Mac and iPhone

ExpressVPN’s well-designed apps for Mac and iPhone.

Moreover, ExpressVPN’s industry-only router software will allow you to spoof your IP location on devices that don’t support VPN apps, like Roku, Chromecast, and gaming systems.

This gives ExpressVPN a big advantage over other VPNs, as it eliminates the need to manually configure settings through unfriendly router firmware.

The only real disappointment we experienced was using the provider’s Smart DNS proxy (MediaStreamer), which surprisingly failed to work with NFL+.

As a final tip, considering getting an ExpressVPN 7-day free trial to fully test the service before purchasing a subscription.

By using the free trial (or the 30-day refund guarantee), you can also watch NFL games for free on My5 in the UK and 7plus in Australia.

2. NordVPN: Cheaper Alternative to ExpressVPN

NordVPN's app for iOS

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Overall NFL VPN Rating: 9.5/10

Unblocking DAZN Canada
9.5/10
Bypassing Local Blackouts
9.5/10
Speed
9.7/10
Device Compatibility
8.9/10

To learn more, read our VPN testing methodology.

Excellent VPN speeds across short & long-distances
Unblocks NFL Game Pass on DAZN Canada
Works with most US-based NFL streaming services
More affordable than ExpressVPN for new customers
7-day free trial (only via the Play Store)

Doesn't work with NFL+
Less user-friendly than ExpressVPN
GPS location changer not included
Renews at a much higher price

Pricing Plans	$12.99/mo $4.99/mo over 12 months $3.09/mo over 27 months
Data Cap	---
Countries with Servers	127
US Cities	16

Simultaneous Connections	10
Support	24/7 Live Chat
Compatible with	Windows Mac iOS Android Linux Amazon Fire TV Android TV Apple TV Router Chrome

There is no doubt that NordVPN is a solid VPN, with excellent speed and geo-unblocking performance, but it’s not quite on the same level as ExpressVPN for watching the NFL online.

That being said, if you’re looking for a more budget-friendly option, then NordVPN is great option for streaming NFL games on most of our favorite NFL content platforms.

If you can get over the under-whelming user experience on desktop, and the lack of a dedicated router app that makes the VPN a lot less versatile, NordVPN is certainly worth considering.

Streaming the NFL on DAZN Canada with NordVPN

We streamed the NFL on DAZN Canada using NordVPN without issues.

Compatible with Most NFL Streaming Services

While not quite as effective as ExpressVPN, NordVPN still does a great job of accessing most major NFL streaming services.

We easily unblocked DAZN Canada from the US and bypassed out-of-market restrictions on Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, and NFL on CBS through Paramount+.

NordVPN Unblocking Hulu

All of NordVPN’s US servers unblocked Hulu in our tests.

The only service that gave us trouble was NFL+. Given NordVPN’s overall ability to circumvent streaming geo-blocks, it’s likely the company simply hasn’t focused on this specific platform.

Even without access to NFL+, NordVPN still left most other VPNs in the dust thanks to its phenomenal connection speeds and stability.

Its performance was right on par with ExpressVPN, allowing us to stream live games in the highest resolution possible with no picture degradation whatsoever.

For context, NordVPN’s speed loss on nearby connections was only 4% compared to ExpressVPN’s 2%. For longer distances, NordVPN lost only 14% of its speed, while ExpressVPN lost 15%.

Less User-friendly & Versatile

When it comes to device compatibility and user experience, NordVPN didn’t quite hit the mark for us.

We found its desktop apps, in particular, far less intuitive and eye-pleasing than ExpressVPN’s. They are much larger, can’t be resized, and take longer to connect to a server. We definitely prefer the simple, clean look of ExpressVPN’s software.

Also, while NordVPN offers apps for all the popular devices like Fire TV and Apple TV, it hasn’t developed a router application.

This is a pretty big drawback if you want to use the VPN with a Roku Stick, PS5, or Xbox, as you’ll have to go through the tedious process of setting up the VPN on your router manually.

With ExpressVPN, you can simply use its dedicated router software, which is an infinitely easier solution.

3. Windscribe: 100% Free NFL VPN

Windscribe VPN's free app for iOS

Windscribe Free

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Overall NFL VPN Rating: 7.3/10

Unblocking DAZN Canada
9.3/10
Bypassing Local Blackouts
9.2/10
Speed
8.8/10
Device Compatibility
8.5/10

To learn more, read our VPN testing methodology.

Completely free with no payment details required
Free Canada servers work with DAZN Canada
Works well with NFL+ on Android devices
Apps for Fire TV Stick & Android TV
Android app comes with a GPS location spoofer
Unlimited simultaneous connections

Inconsistent speeds & occasional blurriness during live streams
10GB monthly data cap
Smart DNS requires a paid subscription
No router application
Poor customer support

Data Cap	10GB Per Month
Countries with Servers	10
US Cities	8
Simultaneous Connections	Unlimited

Support	Email & Online Resources Only
Compatible with	Windows Mac iOS Android Linux Amazon Fire TV Android TV Apple TV Router Chrome

If you’re looking for a free VPN to stream the NFL, including out-of-market games, then Windscribe is the one.

Using its free US servers, we took advantage of some of the US-based streaming platform’s free trials to watch out-of-market NFL games without paying a cent.

You can also access NFL Game Pass through Windscribe’s free Canada servers, as well as NFL+ and ESPN+ on Android thanks to its built-in GPS spoofer.

While the VPN is certainly impressive for a free service, its performance isn’t as reliable as ExpressVPN’s or NordVPN’s, mainly due to speed fluctuations and a very restrictive 10GB monthly data cap.

Windscribe's free Canada server works with DAZN Canada & NFL Game Pass

Windscribe’s free Toronto server streams NFL Game Pass on DAZN Canada.

Windscribe Streams Live NFL Games for Free

Unlike ExpressVPN and NordVPN, Windscribe is a completely free service that doesn’t even require you to hand over payment details.

The initial free monthly bandwidth is set at 2GB, but you can increase it to 10GB by registering an active email address.

Despite 10GB being at the upper end of what safe free VPNs grant, we quickly hit the limit after roughly four hours of HD streaming time.

Nevertheless, if you’re only looking to stream one Sunday afternoon game, then Windscribe will work just fine.

In fact, we used it in combination with the Hulu + Live TV free trial to watch an out-of-network NFL game for free.

We also used Windscribe’s excellent free UK VPN servers to stream My5’s free Monday Night Football coverage.

Keep in mind that Windscribe’s free plan only offers servers in eight US cities and its customer support is extremely limited (and mediocre).

Free GPS Spoofer on Android

A very cool setting in Windscribe’s free Android app is its built-in GPS spoofing feature.

This is incredibly useful for getting around the device location restrictions on apps like NFL+ and ESPN+.

The vast majority of VPNs (with the exception of Surfshark) don’t offer this, forcing you to download a separate GPS spoofing app. Having a built-in solution is much more user-friendly, especially for beginners.

Occasional Blurriness Due to Unstable Speeds

While Windscribe’s speeds are generally solid, we were let down by their unreliable stability and consistency.

During live streams, speeds fluctuated considerably, leading to mid-game blurriness and harsh pixelation. The more popular the game, the more our internet speeds wobbled.

In contrast, we experienced none of these speed and streaming quality issues with ExpressVPN or NordVPN.

Our Favorite NFL Streaming Services

So far in this guide, we’ve focused on accessing NFL Game Pass on DAZN Canada with a VPN because of its clear benefits.

That being said, you may be looking to just stream an out-of-network game via an existing US streaming service.

In the table below, we’ve listed all popular NFL streaming services in the US and compared them to NFL Game Pass for game coverage, access to RedZone, and price.

Below we’ve reviewed a selection of our favorite NFL streaming services, highlighting their pros and cons, and how they compare to NFL Game Pass.

1. NFL Sunday Ticket

Pros vs NFL Game Pass (DAZN Canada)	Cons vs NFL Game Pass (DAZN Canada)
Doesn’t require using a VPN	Significantly more expensive
Unlimited DVR	Minimum of 8 non-cancellable payments
Multi-view of up to 4 games	Doesn’t cover TNF or MNF
	NFL RedZone costs extra

SUMMARY: We don’t recommend signing up for NFL Sunday Ticket. NFL Game Pass on DAZN Canada is a lot cheaper, offers monthly subscription plans, and includes both Monday and Thursday Night Football.

NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube TV is a very expensive alternative to NFL Game Pass, which doesn’t cover as many games offers RedZone only as an extra paid add-on.

For new customers, even with the latest discounts, Sunday Ticket will set you back almost $100.00 each month: $74.74 for a YouTube TV Base plan, plus $23.00 for Sunday Ticket (if you pay annually). Plus, if you want to watch RedZone, you’ll have to shell out another $10.99 per month.

For returning YouTube TV customers, prices are even steeper: $82.99 per month for the Base plan plus $40.00 per month for Sunday Ticket.

Given its exorbitant price, we expected to see more impressive studio analysis of the games. Instead, Sunday Ticket simply re-airs the games from the free local CBS or FOX broadcast. These are the same streams that are available on DAZN Canada for a significantly lower price.

There is a slightly cheaper option, which is to watch NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube (rather than YouTube TV). This costs $23.00 per month but only gives you access to out-of-market Sunday afternoon games.

2. NFL+

Pros vs NFL Game Pass (DAZN Canada)	Cons vs NFL Game Pass (DAZN Canada)
	Live local games only available via phone or tablet
	Doesn’t include out-of-market NFL games
	Requires switching VPN locations to change game
	NFL RedZone available through a paid add-on
	Only available in the US

SUMMARY: NFL+ has underwhelming offering compared to NFL Game Pass.

NFL+ is a US-only streaming service by the NFL, but it doesn’t come close to matching the experience offered by NFL Game Pass on DAZN.

The main downside to NFL+ is that it doesn’t show live out-of-market games, unless it’s a preseason match. During the regular season and postseason, you can only watch live local and primetime games.

As well, there’s no way to watch live games on NFL+ on your computer, laptop, or TV since they are limited to your tablet or phone.

Moreover, the NFL+ app uses your handheld device’s physical location (GPS), meaning a VPN will only work on an Android device in combination with a GPS spoofer. There is currently no way to bypass GPS restrictions on iOS.

3. Hulu + Live TV, Fubo, Sling TV,...

Pros vs NFL Game Pass (DAZN Canada)	Cons vs NFL Game Pass (DAZN Canada)
Can be used without a VPN	A lot more expensive
Longer free trial periods	No Monday, Thursday and non-televised Sunday games
	NFL RedZone costs extra

SUMMARY: OTT streaming services compare poorly to NFL Game Pass. To stream every game live and access NFL RedZone with less hassle and at a much cheaper price, we suggest choosing DAZN Canada instead.

Watching games on popular over-the-top (OTT) streaming services like Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, or Sling TV is not only expensive but also limits what you can watch. These services only give you access to local and national primetime broadcasts on channels like NBC, CBS, FOX, ABC, and ESPN.

While connecting to a different US VPN location allowed us to stream games unavailable in our area, the experience was certainly not as smooth as having access to every game as well as RedZone through NFL Game Pass, which doesn’t require you to constantly switch VPN locations.

On top of that, these services don’t even carry Monday Night Football, Thursday Night Football, or any of the non-televised Sunday games. And you’ll have to pay an extra for an add-on just to watch RedZone.

4. 7plus & My5 (Free Streaming Services)

Pros vs NFL Game Pass (DAZN Canada)	Cons vs NFL Game Pass (DAZN Canada)
Completely free	Limited game coverage
No payment details required	Streams frequently interrupted by ads
	No NFL RedZone

SUMMARY: 7plus and My5 are legimitate free streaming services that show a limited number of games. You can access them by connecting to an Australian or British VPN location. They don’t cover all games like NFL Game Pass, but it’s a vastly cheaper option to watch a few games each gameweek.

For watching NFL games for free, our current two top picks are 7plus in Australia and My5 in the UK.

7plus, Australia’s Channel 7 streaming service, broadcasts the Kickoff game, Thursday Night Football, and two Sunday afternoon games. It offers high-quality commentary from familiar voices like Kevin Burkhardt and Greg Olsen, although we found the frequent ads rather disruptive.

My5, the UK’s Channel 5 streaming service, offers free access to one primetime game every Sunday afternoon, one of the later Sunday games, and every Monday Night Football game. Its coverage is limited to 17 games per season, though, with no postseason games shown. The service’s heavy ad usage is also quite detracting from the viewing experience.

Popular VPNs That Didn't Make Our List

To choose the best VPNs for streaming the NFL, we tested 61 services. From these tests, only ExpressVPN, NordVPN and Windscribe fully met our testing criteria.

CyberGhost failing to access DAZN Canada.

Many top-rated VPNs, including CyberGhost, failed to unblock DAZN Canada.

Below is a list of popular VPNs we evaluated and the reasons why they didn’t make our recommendations list:

VPN Service	Reason for Exclusion
CyberGhost	Doesn’t work with DAZN Canada No router app Slower than ExpressVPN & NordVPN
IPVanish	Doesn’t work with NFL+ or DAZN Canada No router app No Smart DNS & no browser extensions Less user-friendly desktop app design
Proton VPN (Free)	Doesn’t work with DAZN Canada, NFL+ or YouTube TV Doesn’t you pick a server location No router app No Smart DNS feature No live chat support
Private Internet Access (PIA)	Doesn’t work with DAZN Canada No router app Smart DNS doesn’t work with NFL streaming platforms
Surfshark	Slower than ExpressVPN & NordVPN No router app No Smart DNS proxy Can sometimes take longer to connect

How We Test VPNs for NFL Streaming

We regularly test 61 VPNs with NFL streaming services and the select the best-performing ones based on how well they meet the performance criteria outlined below.

These are the key test areas we focus on to select the most effective VPNs for streaming the NFL:

Unblocks NFL Game Pass on DAZN Canada.
Bypasses geo-blocks of other NFL streaming services, such as Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, and NFL+.
Fast download speeds to stream live games in HD with no buffering or interruptions.
Intuitive apps & extensive device compatibility to easily bypass geo-blocks on a wide range of devices, including those that don’t support VPN software.

In addition to the above, we also consider the factors below:

Free-to-use, either through a 100% free subscription, a risk-free trial, or a money-back guarantee.
Helpful customer support team to aid with VPN setup or to find a compatible VPN server for the NFL.

Data Cap Penalty

Free VPNs often have a monthly data limit, which makes them less useful for regular use. To better reflect this limitation, we’ll reduce a VPN’s rating based on how restrictive its bandwidth cap is.

Below are the percentage reductions we apply:

Unlimited bandwidth: No deduction to the overall rating
10GB per month: -20% to the overall rating
500MB per day: -25% to the overall rating
5GB per month: -30% to the overall rating
1GB per month: -35% to the overall rating
200MB per day: -40% to the overall rating
500MB per month: -50% to the overall rating

FAQs

Can I Watch Out-of-Market NFL Games for Free?

Yes, you can stream out-of-market NFL games for free by using a free VPN, like Windscribe, in combination with a streaming service’s free trial.

Several NFL content platforms offer free trials: Hulu + Live TV, NFL+, Paramount+, Fubo, and DIRECTV streaming.

Is It Legal Stream Out-of-market NFL Games with a VPN?

Yes, it’s completely legal to use a VPN to bypass the NFL’s regional broadcast restrictions.

However, every streaming service will try to detect and block VPN, since it interferes with the streaming rights the NFL has agreed with TV broadcasters.

Some streaming services state in their Terms of Service that they may terminate users caught streaming with a VPN. However, we’ve never experience this, despite using VPNs with streaming sites since 2016.

How Do NFL Streaming Services Enforce Geo-restrictions?

When you watch the NFL via a streaming website or app, your location is determined by your IP address.

This is the unique address assigned to your device by your internet service provider (ISP) or mobile carrier.

Certain mobile (and tablet) apps, like NFL+ and ESPN+, check both your IP address and your device’s GPS coordinates, as an additional verification method.

That’s why using a VPN (sometimes alongside a GPS spoofer on Android devices), by assigning your device a different IP address location, allows you to bypass these geo-restrictions.