New Tottenham boss Thomas Frank will get his first taste of north London’s eternal footballing rivalry as his Spurs team takes on Arsenal in this intriguing preseason friendly in Hong Kong on Thursday.
Below, we’ll outline the best live TV streaming services to watch this friendly match as it happens, wherever you are in the world. We’ll also explain how to use a VPN if the match isn’t available where you are.
Spurs, who have boosted their forward line with the addition of Ghanaian international Mohammed Kudus from West Ham, have so far only faced lower-league opposition in their preparations for the new season. The Lillywhites beat Reading before drawing against both Wycombe Wanderers and Luton Town.
The Gunners, meanwhile, come into this early encounter against their local foes off the back of friendly wins last week against AC Milan and Newcastle, and will be buoyed by the arrival of a significant new signing in the form of striker Viktor Gyökeres.
Tottenham Hotspur takes on Arsenal on Thursday, July 26, at Kai Tak Sports Park in Kowloon. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. ET or noon PT. That makes it an 8 p.m. BST start in the UK and a 5 a.m. AEST kickoff in Australia on Sunday.
Today’s game could see Swedish striker Viktor Gyökeres make his Arsenal debut following his $74.2 million signing from Sporting CP.
Livestream Arsenal vs. Tottenham in the US
The great news for footy fans is that today’s match will be broadcast on CBS Sports Golazo. That means you’ll also be able to watch the game online via streaming platform Paramount Plus.
Paramount Plus has two plans: Paramount Plus Essential and Paramount Plus Premium, which used to be called Paramount Plus with Showtime. Essential costs $8 per month and includes ads and a sampling of Showtime programming. Premium removes ads and unlocks more Showtime titles, among other perks.
How to watch Arsenal vs. Spurs online from anywhere using a VPN
If you’re traveling abroad and want to keep up with all the soccer action while away from home, a VPN can help enhance your privacy and security when streaming.
It encrypts your traffic and prevents your internet service provider from throttling your speeds. It can also be helpful when connecting to public Wi-Fi networks while traveling, adding an extra layer of protection for your devices and logins. VPNs are legal in many countries, including the US and Canada, and can be used for legitimate purposes such as improving online privacy and security.
However, some streaming services may have policies restricting VPN use to access region-specific content. If you’re considering a VPN for streaming, check the platform’s terms of service to ensure compliance.
If you choose to use a VPN, follow the provider’s installation instructions, ensuring you’re connected securely and in compliance with applicable laws and service agreements. Some streaming platforms may block access when a VPN is detected, so verifying if your streaming subscription allows VPN use is crucial.
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ExpressVPN is our current best VPN pick for people who want a reliable and safe VPN that works on a variety of devices. It’s normally $13 a month, but if you sign up for an annual subscription for $100, you’ll get three months free and save 49%. That’s the equivalent of $6.67 a month.
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Livestream Arsenal vs. Tottenham in the UK
While this game is not set to be televised in the UK on mainstream TV channels, there are two online options for watching this game live. Which one you land upon will likely depend on where your allegiances lie, with Arsenal and Tottenham’s in-house streaming services both showing the game live to subscribers.
The Gunners’ own video on-demand service will showing this friendly live, alongside upcoming preseason games against Athletic Bilbao and Villareal.
This match is available for £5 via an Early Bird PPV package if you purchase before 9 a.m. on Thursday. If you miss that offer, a preseason pass for all of Arsenal’s remaining preseason fixtures is then available for £15 on the website.
Tottenham’s own in-house TV service SpursPlay is also showing this north London derby live on Thursday.
A regular SpursPlay subscription is currently priced at £45 a year, but if you’re a Lillywhites season ticket holder or a One Hotspur member, that price comes down to £35 per year.
Livestream Arsenal vs. Spurs in Australia
Football fans Down Under watch today’s preseason friendly live via Paramount Plus.
Paramount Plus offers three monthly subscription options in Australia: Basic with Ads for AU$7, Standard for AU$11 and Premium for AU$14.
Quick tips for streaming the preseason friendly soccer using a VPN
- With four variables at play — your ISP, browser, video streaming provider and VPN — your experience and success when streaming this match 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 in to 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, because 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.
