How to Watch FA Cup Live Streams with a VPN
Bypass network restrictions and watch the FA Cup your way with PIA VPN.
- Stream the FA Cup in HD via our 10-Gbps network
- Unblock streaming services at school or work
- Choose from 3 VPN server locations in the UK
Can I use a VPN to watch the FA Cup in another country?
Some FA Cup viewers may use a VPN server in the UK to watch on BBC Sport or ITVX or a server in the US to watch on ESPN+. You should be aware that doing so may violate copyright law and go against PIA’s terms of service.
PIA VPN puts your privacy first and we never keep tabs on our users’ activity. In fact, when you use PIA, even we can’t see what you’re using it for. That said, we support the media industry and urge you to carefully read your streaming platform’s terms and conditions.
Gear Yourself Up for Top-Notch English Football
The FA Cup is England’s most prestigious football tournament. Hundreds of clubs enter, 124 make it to the first round proper, but there can only be one winning club. Last season’s champions and favorites to win, Manchester City, will be playing all-out to defend their title. Will they win the FA Cup for the 8th time, or will a new team hold the trophy?
The road to Wembley is sure to be paved with David vs Goliath defeats, intense drama, and some of the world’s finest football. The first round proper begins on November 4, 2023, and the final is scheduled for May 25, 2024.
Where to Watch the FA Cup for Free Online
Stream the FA Cup on BBC Sport
- Country: UK
- Available matches: Select matches
Viewers in the UK can enjoy 18 live matches in this year's FA Cup for free on BBC iPlayer, including up to 6 matches from the first and second rounds, and the final on May 25, 2024. Replays are available on-demand, and you can watch on the go via the BBC iPlayer app. You need to provide a UK postcode and confirm you have a valid UK TV license to create an account.
BBC iPlayer is only available in the UK, but if you travel abroad, you can keep watching with PIA. We have streaming-optimized VPN servers in the UK which our team regularly checks to make sure they work with BBC iPlayer and other streaming platforms in the UK.
Watch the FA Cup on ITVX
- Country: UK
- Available matches: Select matches
You can stream the 2023-2024 FA Cup live on ITVX in the UK. The platform will broadcast 20 live matches, including the quarter finals, semi finals, and the final. It also offers match replays on-demand. You’ll need a UK IP address and postcode to sign up.
Where to Watch the FA Cup Online in the US
Live Stream the FA Cup on ESPN+
- Price: From $10.99/month
- Available matches: 79 matches
Soccer fans in the US can enjoy 79 FA Cup matches, including the final, on ESPN+. You can get a standalone subscription to the platform, or buy ESPN+ as part of a bundle with Hulu or Disney Plus. You’ll need a US IP address to create an account, and you can pay by credit or debit card or PayPal.
ESPN+ isn’t available outside the US, but you can use PIA VPN to continue watching when you’re traveling abroad. All you need to do is connect to one of our US VPN servers.
Where to Watch the FA Cup Online in Australia
Stream the FA Cup on Paramount Plus
- Price: AUD $9.99/month
- Free trial period: 7 days
- Available matches: All matches
Paramount+ will live stream the entire 2023-2024 FA Cup for fans in Australia. It offers a 7-day free trial, so you can even enjoy some matches without paying a thing. You’ll need an Australian IP address and billing address to sign up, and you can pay by credit card, debit card, or PayPal.
Set Up PIA VPN for the FA Cup in 3 Steps
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Connect to a server & start watching the FA Cup!
Why Watch the FA Cup with a VPN?
Streaming platforms broadcasting the FA Cup are only available in certain countries, but if you travel to a different country, you can use a VPN for sports to keep watching. All you have to do is connect to a VPN server in your home country. This changes your IP address to your home country, and allows you to log in to your streaming accounts from anywhere.
Struggling to access streaming platforms while at school or work? A VPN encrypts your connection, so networks can’t monitor your online activity. This lets you unblock websites with ease, and also stops your ISP detecting when you connect to streaming services, meaning it can’t throttle you based on your activity.
2023-2024 FA Cup Schedule
| Date | Round |
| November 4, 2023 | 1st Round Proper |
| December 2, 2023 | 2nd Round |
| January 6, 2024 | 3rd Round |
| January 27, 2024 | 4th Round |
| February 28, 2024 | 5th Round |
| March 16, 2024 | Quarter-Finals |
| April 20, 2024 | Semi-Finals |
| May 25, 2024 | Final |
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Watch every match from the first round proper to the final without your VPN cutting you off.
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FAQ
You can watch select FA Cup matches for free on BBC iPlayer and ITVX in the UK. The BBC will broadcast 18 matches, ITV will cover 20 different matches, and both will live stream the final.
This free FA Cup coverage is only available to viewers in the UK, but you don’t have to miss out if you travel abroad during the tournament. Buy PIA VPN, connect to one of our UK VPN servers, and watch the beautiful game like you never left home.
You can watch the big game for free on BBC iPlayer or ITVX in the UK, or with a paid subscription to ESPN+ in the US, or Paramount+ in Australia.
No, the tournament won’t be broadcast on YouTube, but you can watch highlights of the 2023-2024 season on the Emirates FA Cup YouTube channel. The channel also includes highlights from each game and other content like “Top 10 Goals”, and the team draws for each round in the tournament.
BBC and ITV are both live streaming select FA Cup games, including the final, for viewers in the UK. ESPN+ is showing the entire tournament live in the US, and Sportsnet NOW will stream matches in Canada.
The FA Player app is showing select live matches and highlights from the FA Cup to viewers in the UK for free. It also offers free worldwide coverage of the FA’s women’s football tournaments. The app is available for iOS and Android, and you can also watch via your browser.
If you’re in the US, ESPN+ is the only platform broadcasting the FA Cup. But if you’re just visiting the US, you can use PIA VPN to access your streaming accounts in your home country. For instance, if you’re from the UK, connect to one of our UK servers, and access your accounts with BBC iPlayer and ITVX.
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