Amazon's Fire TV Sticks have become the go-to option for streaming soccer in the past few years, with the majority of top streaming services and cable-cutters available on the platform. To take full advantage, a VPN is a must-have with it providing access to Premier League, La Liga and Serie A streams from anywhere in the world.
The Premier League and La Liga returns this weekend, and you'll need a VPN to watch all the streams:
► Watch anywhere in the world with NordVPN
► Watch anywhere in the world with SurfShark
But, in recent years, they have also been at the centre of controversy with people sourcing illegal streams of sporting events through the notorious 'dodgy sticks'. Users have been using VPNs on their jailbroken Fire TV sticks to enhance privacy and internet security when streaming soccer matches that they wouldn't normally have access to.
But, how can you use a VPN safely to watch soccer on your Fire TV Stick? And what is your best option to stream as many games as possible this season? Read on an we show you our favorite VPN to stream soccer in 2025/26.
Why do I need a VPN on my Amazon Fire TV Stick for 2025/26?
The 2025/26 season promises to be another enthralling campaign for soccer fans, with the Premier League, Champions League, and La Liga all returning over the next few weeks. But, if you want to catch every moment on your Fire TV Stick, you might need more than just a subscription — you'll need a VPN.
Why? Because when you're abroad, the soccer streams you enjoy back home might be blocked in the country you're visiting. For example, Australian and Ukrainian residents have exclusive access to all 380 Premier League games this season via Stan Sport (AU$32/month) and Setanta ($2.63/month), but U.K. and U.S. fans don't have the same liberties. That is where a VPN comes in—masking your location so your Fire TV Stick thinks you're still at home, unlocking apps and streams from the Amazon app store that would otherwise be unavailable.
What VPN should I buy for my Fire TV Stick? NordVPN and SurfShark are our recommendations for sports fans away on business or vacation. Here's why:
Why are people using a VPN to watch soccer on illegal Fire TV Sticks
As alluded to earlier, the so-called 'dodgy sticks' have seen a huge spike in recent years among those looking to watch soccer in the cheapest fashion. Price hikes across streaming services have forced people to the point where they consider free illegal streaming an optimal solution.
Typically, people buy a standard Fire TV Stick from Amazon, then jailbreak it to install IPTV services that provide free soccer streams from around the world. These modified sticks are either sold through unofficial channels or kept for personal use.
In the U.K., getting caught in possession could mean receiving a cease-and-desist notice, followed by police involvement and a hefty fine if you persist. Meanwhile, distribution could lead to jail time.
This is exactly why people are using VPNs. Services like NordVPN or SurfShark can mask online activity and avoid detection from authorities, allowing them to watch streams they wouldn't usually have access to on their Fire TV Stick.
Note: At Future, we do not support or condone the malicious use of jailbreaking Fire TV Sticks for illegal streaming.
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We test and review VPN services in the context of legal recreational uses. For example: 1. Accessing a service from another country (subject to the terms and conditions of that service). 2. Protecting your online security and strengthening your online privacy when abroad. We do not support or condone the illegal or malicious use of VPN services. Consuming pirated content that is paid-for is neither endorsed nor approved by Future Publishing.
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