How to watch Sunderland vs. Newcastle United online for free
TL;DR: Stream Sunderland vs. Newcastle United in the FA Cup for free on ITVX. Access this free streaming service from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.
The FA Cup is back with a selection of exciting third-round fixtures, but it doesn't get any bigger or better than the Tyne-Wear derby between Sunderland and Newcastle United. Seriously, if you're going to only watch one game from this round, make it this one. It's going to be spicy.
If you want to watch Sunderland vs. Newcastle United for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.
When is Sunderland vs. Newcastle United in the FA Cup?
Sunderland and Newcastle United will kick off at 12:45 p.m. GMT on Jan. 6 at the Stadium of Light.
How to watch Sunderland vs. Newcastle United for free
You can watch the FA Cup fixture between Sunderland and Newcastle United live on ITV1, with coverage starting from 12 p.m. GMT on Jan. 6. You can also live stream this fixture for free on ITVX.
ITVX is geo-restricted to the UK, 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 the UK, meaning you can connect to ITVX from anywhere in the world.
Unblock ITVX 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 the UK
Visit ITVX
Steam Sunderland vs. Newcastle United for free from anywhere in the world
The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but leading VPNs tend to offer free-trial periods or money-back guarantees. By taking advantage of these offers, you can gain access to ITVX without committing with your cash. This is obviously not a long-term solution, but it gives you time to stream the best of the FA Cup third-round before recovering your investment.
In fact this could be the best time to make use of that money-back guarantee, because you can use this same process to watch the Australian Open for free this month. It's a sneaky trick, but it works without hassle.
What is the best VPN for ITVX?
ExpressVPN is the best service for unblocking ITVX, 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 secure
Fast connection speeds
Up to five simultaneous connections
30-day money-back guarantee
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Watch Sunderland vs. Newcastle United for free from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.