Defending champions Spain head to the De Kuip Stadium on Thursday as they look to continue their impressive defense of their title in this UEFA Nations League quarterfinal, first-leg clash.
Below, we’ll outline the best live TV streaming services to use to watch the game as it happens, wherever you are in the world, and how to use a VPN if they’re not available where you are.
Luis de la Fuente’s La Roja topped Nations League Group A4 with 16 points and five wins and remain unbeaten since their triumph at Euro 2024 last summer.
Meanwhile, Ronald Koeman’s Netherlands finished second in their group behind Germany, but will need to improve defensively if they are to progress beyond this stage (having conceded an unhealthy seven goals during the group phase).
The Netherlands host Spain at De Kuip Stadium in Rotterdam on Thursday, March 20. Kickoff is set for 8:45 p.m. CET local time in Italy, making it a 7:45 p.m. GMT start in the UK, a 3:45 p.m. ET or 12:45 p.m. PT kickoff in the US and Canada, and a 6:45 a.m. AEDT start on Friday, March 21 in Australia.
Dani Olmo is set to start for Spain, having fully recovered from the calf injury which kept him out of action for club side Barcelona at the start of the year.
Livestream the Netherlands vs. Spain match in the US
Today’s game is on Fox Sports 1. If you don’t have the channel as part of your cable lineup, it can be streamed via Sling TV.
The game can also be streamed live online via Spanish-language service ViX in the US.
How to watch the Netherlands vs. Spain match online from anywhere using a VPN
If you find yourself unable to view this Nations League fixture locally, you may need a different way to watch the match — that’s where using a VPN can come in handy. A VPN is also the best way to stop your ISP from throttling your speeds on game day by encrypting your traffic, and it’s also a great idea if you’re traveling and find yourself connected to a Wi-Fi network, and you want to add an extra layer of privacy for your devices and logins.
With a VPN, you’re able to virtually change your location on your phone, tablet or laptop to get access to the game. Most VPNs, like our Editors’ Choice, ExpressVPN, make it really easy to do this.
Using a VPN to watch or stream sports is legal in any country where VPNs are legal, including the US, UK and Canada, as long as you have a legitimate subscription to the service you’re streaming. You should be sure your VPN is set up correctly to prevent leaks: Even where VPNs are legal, the streaming service may terminate the account of anyone it deems to be circumventing correctly applied blackout restrictions.
Livestream the Netherlands vs. Spain match in the UK
Amazon Prime Video is showing a select number of UEFA Nations League matches this week via pay-per-view in the UK, with this game one of those chosen for broadcast.
Livestream the Netherlands vs. Spain match in Australia
Football fans Down Under can also watch this match on streaming service Optus Sport.
Livestream the Netherlands vs. Spain match in Canada
If you want to stream this game live in Canada, you’ll need to subscribe to DAZN Canada.
Quick tips for streaming international soccer using a VPN
- With four variables at play — your ISP, browser, video streaming provider and VPN — your experience and success when streaming soccer 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 into 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, since 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.
