How to watch Cardinals vs. Lions online for free

Follow these simple steps to unlock free live streams of the NFL.
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TL;DR: Live stream Arizona Cardinals vs. Detroit Lions for free on TVNZ+. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.


The Arizona Cardinals take on the Detroit Lions in the next NFL fixture. We're expecting a real battle between two evenly-matched teams, both sporting a 1-1 record so far this season.

If you're interested in watching Arizona Cardinals vs. Detroit Lions for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.


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When is Cardinals vs. Lions?

Arizona Cardinals vs. Detroit Lions starts at 4:25 p.m. ET on Sept. 22. This fixture takes place at the State Farm Stadium.

How to watch Cardinals vs. Lions for free

Arizona Cardinals vs. Detroit Lions is available to live stream for free on TVNZ+.

TVNZ+ is geo-restricted to New Zealand, but anyone can access this free streaming platform with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in New Zealand, meaning you can bypass geo-restrictions to access TVNZ+ from anywhere in the world.

Access free live streams of the NFL by following these simple steps:

  1. Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)

  2. Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)

  3. Open up the app and connect to a server in New Zealand

  4. Visit TVNZ+

  5. Live stream Arizona Cardinals vs. Detroit Lions for free from anywhere in the world

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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but top VPNs do tend to offer free-trial periods or money-back guarantees. By making the most of these deals, you can access free live streams of the NFL without actually spending anything. This is obviously a quick fix, but it gives you enough time to watch Arizona Cardinals vs. Detroit Lions before recovering your investment.

What is the best VPN for the NFL?

ExpressVPN is the best service for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream the NFL live, for a number of reasons:

  • Servers in 105 countries includingNew Zealand

  • Easy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more

  • Strict no-logging policy so your data is always secure

  • Fast connection speeds

  • Up to eight simultaneous connections

  • 30-day money-back guarantee

A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $99.95, saving you 49% on list price. With this limited-time deal you'll also get an extra three months at no additional cost, a whole year of unlimited cloud backup for free, and a 30-day money-back guarantee.

Live stream Arizona Cardinals vs. Detroit Lions for free from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

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Joseph Green is the Global Shopping Editor for Mashable. He covers VPNs, headphones, fitness gear, dating sites, streaming, and shopping events like Black Friday and Prime Day.

Joseph is also Executive Editor of Mashable's sister site, AskMen.

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