Looking for where to watch the FA Cup in France this season? Discover all the possible solutions so you don’t miss any of the matches!
The FA Cup, the prestigious English football competition, returns with the 32nd finals. Big clubs like Manchester City, Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester United are entering the fray, but one question remains: how to watch these matches from France?
For the first time in 12 years, no French broadcaster is broadcasting the FA Cup this season. BeIN Sports, which had the rights in previous years, decided not to renew its contract. This leaves French fans without an official solution to follow their favorite teams. Fortunately, alternatives exist for football fans.
Foreign channels broadcasting the FA Cup
Although broadcast rights are absent in France, several foreign channels offer matches live. Here’s where you can watch the FA Cup:
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• BBC One HD (UK): Streams FA Cup matches for free. Accessible for streaming via BBC iPlayer (available in the UK only).
• ITV1 and ITVx (UK): Another British public channel which covers the competition extensively.
• Diema Sport 2 (Bulgaria): A reliable option for following matches in Eastern Europe.
• Play Sports 1 (Belgium): Ideal for spectators near the Belgian border.
• DAZN (Belgium): A popular streaming platform that also broadcasts matches.
However, these solutions require geographic access. If you attempt to watch from France, you will likely face streaming rights restrictions.
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Use a VPN to access foreign channels
To bypass these geographic blocks, using a VPN (Virtual Private Network) is the best solution. A VPN allows you to simulate a connection from another country, making content normally reserved for that territory accessible.
The VPN recommended for its speed, reliability and security is NordVPN. Here’s how to do it:
1. Install NordVPN on your device.
2. Connect to a server in the country where the channel is accessible (e.g. UK for BBC iPlayer).
3. Go to the channel’s website or app to watch the match live.
An unprecedented situation for French fans
The absence of an official broadcaster in France is a first, but it does not condemn FA Cup fans to miss the matches. Thanks to foreign channels and the use of a VPN, it is always possible to follow the competition live and enjoy the clashes between the best English teams.
Although the situation may change in the coming weeks, these alternatives allow you to wait while fully experiencing the magic of the FA Cup.
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