How to watch Chelsea vs. Leicester City online for free

Don't let geo-restrictions stop you from streaming the FA Cup.
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TL;DR: Stream Chelsea vs. Leicester City in the FA Cup for free on BBC iPlayer. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.


The remaining eight teams in the FA Cup will be starting to dream of a famous victory. The problem with those dreams is that everyone wants to win just as much as each other, and only one team can lift the trophy.

Chelsea will be favourites in their clash with Leicester City, but this is the FA Cup. This competition is all about the underdog story.

If you want to watch Chelsea vs. Leicester City in the FA Cup for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is Chelsea vs. Leicester City?

Chelsea vs. Leicester City kicks off at 12:45 p.m. GMT on March 17. This fixture takes place at Stamford Bridge.

How to watch Chelsea vs. Leicester City for free

The match between Chelsea and Leicester City will be broadcast live on BBC One, with coverage starting from 12:20 p.m. GMT on March 17. You can also live stream this FA Cup fixture for free on BBC iPlayer.

BBC iPlayer is geo-restricted to the UK, but anyone can access this free streaming service with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in the UK, meaning you can access BBC iPlayer from anywhere in the world.

Access BBC iPlayer to stream the FA Cup by following these simple steps:

  1. Subscribe to a 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 the UK

  4. Visit BBC iPlayer

  5. Stream Chelsea vs. Leicester City for free from anywhere in the world

Credit: ExpressVPN
£82.82 only at ExpressVPN (with money-back guarantee)

The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but top VPNs do tend to offer free-trial periods or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can gain access to BBC iPlayer without committing with your cash. This is not a long-term solution, but it does give you time to watch the FA Cup before recovering your investment.

What is the best VPN for BBC iPlayer?

ExpressVPN is the best service for unblocking BBC iPlayer, for a number of reasons:

  • Servers in 94 countries including the UK

  • 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 five simultaneous connections

  • 30-day money-back guarantee

A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for £82.82 and includes an extra three months for free — 49% off for a limited time. This plan also includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee.

Watch Chelsea vs. Leicester City 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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