How to watch Newcastle vs. Athletic Club online for free

Live stream the Champions League without spending anything.
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TL;DR: Live stream Newcastle vs. Athletic Club in the Champions League for free on Virgin Media Player. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.


This round of Champions League fixtures showcases some really interesting matchups, including Newcastle vs. Athletic Club. The Spanish side are in need of a victory after securing three points from the first three games. Newcastle are in much better shape — a win at home should safeguard their place in the top eight.

If you want to watch Newcastle vs. Athletic Club in the Champions League from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.


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When is Newcastle vs. Athletic Club?

Newcastle vs. Athletic Club in the Champions League kicks off at 8 p.m. GMT on Nov. 5. This fixture takes place at St James' Park.

How to watch Newcastle vs. Athletic Club for free

Newcastle vs. Athletic Club is available to live stream for free on Virgin Media Player.

Virgin Media Player is geo-restricted to Ireland, 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 Ireland, meaning you can unblock Virgin Media Player to stream the Champions League for free from anywhere in the world.

Live stream Newcastle vs. Athletic Club for free 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 Ireland

  4. Visit Virgin Media Player

  5. Watch Newcastle vs. Athletic Club for free from anywhere in the world

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$12.95 only at ExpressVPN (with money-back guarantee)

The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but most do offer free-trials or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can access free live streams of the Champions League without actually spending anything. This obviously isn't a long-term solution, but it does give you enough time to stream Newcastle vs. Athletic Club (plus more Champions League fixtures) before recovering your investment.

What is the best VPN for Virgin Media Player?

ExpressVPN is the best choice for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport on Virgin Media Player, for a number of reasons:

  • Servers in 105 countries including Ireland

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

  • Strict no-logging policy so your data is secure

  • Fast connection speeds free from throttling

  • Up to eight simultaneous connections

  • 30-day money-back guarantee

A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $99.95 and includes an extra three months for free — 49% off for a limited time. This plan includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee. Alternatively, you can get a one-month plan for just $12.95 (with money-back guarantee).

Live stream Newcastle vs. Athletic Club in the Champions League for free 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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