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Watch the Euro 2024 qualifier from anywhere in the world.
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TL;DR: The Euro 2024 qualifier between England and Italy will take place at 7:45 p.m. BST on Oct. 17. You can watch for free on Channel 4.


England are meeting Italy in a crucial Euro 2024 qualifier match in October, and unless you were lucky enough to secure a ticket for this sold-out fixture, you're going to need to find a way to watch. This is where we can help.

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

When is England vs. Italy?

England will host Italy in a sold out Wembley Stadium:

England vs. Italy (Channel 4) — 7:45 p.m. BST on Oct. 17

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. Italy for free

You can livestream England vs. Italy for free on Channel 4.

Channel 4 is geo-restricted to the UK, but anyone can access this free streaming platform with a VPN. These tools can hide your IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in the UK, meaning you can access sites like Channel 4 from anywhere in the world.

Unblock Channel 4 to watch England vs. Italy by following these simple steps:

  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. Italy 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 using these offers, you can unblock free streaming platforms without committing with your cash. This clearly isn't a long-term solution, but it does give you enough time to watch live sports for free.

What is the best VPN for Channel 4?

ExpressVPN is the best service for unblocking free 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. Italy 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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