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TL;DR: The international friendly match between England and Australia will take place at 7:45 p.m. BST on Oct. 13. You can watch for free on Channel 4.


The Three Lions have a crucial Euro 2024 qualifier match against Italy on Oct. 17, so preparation is paramount. Fortunately, the Socceroos are in town for an international friendly match.

If you're interested in watching England and Australia for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is England vs. Australia?

England will host Australia in a sold out Wembley Stadium:

England vs. Australia (Channel 4) — 7:45 p.m. BST on Oct. 13

The game will be shown live on Channel 4, with coverage from 7 p.m. BST. Alternatively, you can livestream this fixture for free on Channel 4's streaming platform.

How to watch England vs. Australia for free

Livestreaming England vs. Australia for free from the UK is straightforward. You simply need to connect to Channel 4 when the time is right. It's that simple.

Unfortunately for fans around the world, Channel 4 is geo-restricted to the UK. That's frustrating, but all is not lost because anyone can access this free streaming platform with a VPN. These cybersecurity services can hide your digital location and connect you to a secure server in the UK.

This process is quick and easy with a streaming-friendly VPN, and provides access to sites like Channel 4 from anywhere in the world:

  1. Sign up 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 Channel 4

  5. Watch England vs. Australia for free from anywhere in the world

The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but they do tend to offer money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can access free streaming platforms from around the world without committing with your cash. This clearly isn't a long-term solution, but it means you can watch live sporting events before recovering your cash.

This is a sneaky trick, but who doesn't want to watch sport for free?

What is the best VPN for Channel 4?

ExpressVPN is the best service for unblocking streaming sites like Channel 4, 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 free from throttling

  • 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 30-day money-back guarantee.

Watch England vs. Australia 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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