How to watch the AFC Asian Cup online for free
TL;DR: Stream AFC Asian Cup matches live and free on 10Play. Access this free streaming service from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.
2024 has kicked off with absolutely loads of sport. We're definitely not complaining. There's nothing like live sport to beat the winter blues.
Fans are being treated to a veritable smörgåsbord this month, with something for everyone. The Masters Snooker, the Dakar Rally, and the Australian Open are all taking place in January. But what about football? Do not fear, because the AFC Asian Cup and the Africa Cup of Nations are also in this impressive lineup.
There's a lot to watch. And this is where we can help. We're always checking out the best ways for you to keep up with everything on offer. And if there's a way to watch something for free, we're all over it.
If you want to watch the AFC Asian Cup for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.
What is the AFC Asian Cup?
The AFC Asian Cup is the primary football competition contested by the senior men's national teams of the members of the Asian Football Confederation. The competition determines the continental champion of Asia.
Qatar are the current champions. Since 1984, Japan (four times) and Saudi Arabia (three times) have been the most successful teams.
When is the 2023 AFC Asian Cup?
No, this isn't a mistake. The 2023 AFC Asian Cup is taking place in 2024. Due to high summer temperatures and Qatar's participation in the 2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup, the tournament was postponed while retaining the original name.
The 2023 AFC Asian Cup will be the 18th edition of the competition, and will take place from Jan. 12 to Feb. 10.
How to watch the AFC Asian Cup for free
The bad news is that it's not currently possible to watch every game from the AFC Asian Cup for free.
However, you can watch all of Australia's AFC Asian Cup matches live and free across Network 10, along with four pre-selected matches from the knockout stages. Live streaming of these fixtures is also available for free on 10Play.
10Play is geo-restricted to Australia, but anyone can access this free service with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in Australia, meaning you can connect to 10Play from anywhere in the world.
Access 10Play from anywhere in the world by following these simple steps:
Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)
Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)
Open up the app and connect to a server in Australia
Visit 10Play
Stream key fixtures from the AFC Asian Cup for free
The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but leading VPNs do tend to offer free-trial periods or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can gain access to 10Play without committing with your cash. This is obviously not a long-term solution, but it does give you time to watch the AFC Asian Cup on 10Play for free.
What is the best VPN for 10Play?
ExpressVPN is the best service for unblocking 10Play, for a number of reasons:
Servers in 94 countries including Australia
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 the AFC Asian Cup for free with ExpressVPN.
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