How to watch YouTube TV from anywhere (free trial)

The YouTube TV logo is displayed on a mobile phone with the company branding play icon seen in the background, in this photo illustration in Brussels, Belgium, on November 11, 2025. (Photo by Jonathan Raa/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
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Looking to watch YouTube TV – the pay-TV version of YouTube – from outside the United States? If you're visiting the UK, Canada, Australia or indeed anywhere else, you can use a VPN – NordVPN works best – to unblock YouTube TV and tune into the Super Bowl as normal from any location.

Ready to catch every minute of Super Bowl Sunday on YouTube TV from anywhere in the world? Whether you’re on the beach or stuck in Europe, our guide reveals how to stream YouTube TV live like you’re back home in the U.S.

How to watch YouTube TV free in the U.S.

Watching YouTube TV in the U.S. is about as easy as hitting play and settling in to watch Super Bowl LX, Winter Olympics, Premier League or the latest binge-watch drama.

With full access to live TV, local U.S. channels, major networks, sports, news, and unlimited cloud DVR, YouTube TV lets you stream cable-free on your phone, smart TV, laptop, or tablet – at home or on the go.

Traveling outside the USA? You can watch YouTube TV from outside the U.S. with a VPN. Not all VPNs work with YouTube TV, but we've found the right one for you...

How to watch YouTube from anywhere

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Do you need a VPN to watch YouTube TV from abroad?

Yes – it's confirmed that a good VPN that connects you to a U.S. server is required to bypass the geo-restriction so YouTube TV thinks you’re back at home in the U.S.

What streaming devices are supported by YouTube TV?

📱 Mobile & Web

Android phones & tablets (Android L or later)
iPhone & iPad (iOS 15 or later)
Web browsers — watch via tv.youtube.com on Chrome, Firefox, Safari, etc.

📺 Smart TVs

Samsung Smart TVs (2017 & newer)
LG Smart TVs (2016 & newer)
Vizio SmartCast TVs (select models)
Hisense Smart TVs (select models)
Sharp Smart TVs (select models)
Sony Smart TVs (select models)
(Support varies by model and app store availability)

🎮 Streaming Media Players & Set‑tops

Roku players & Roku TVs
Apple TV (4th gen & 4K)
Chromecast with Google TV / Google TV devices
Android TV devices (including built‑in TVs and boxes)
Amazon Fire TV devices & Fire TV Edition TVs
(App must be available in the device’s store)

🎮 Game Consoles & Smart Displays

Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4/Pro
Google Nest Hub / Smart displays with YouTube TV support

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Tom is a journalist, copywriter and content designer based in the UK. He has written articles for T3, TechRadar, ShortList, The Sun, The Mail on Sunday, The Daily Telegraph, Elle Deco, The Sunday Times, Men's Health, Auto Trader and many more. His specialities include mobile technology, electric cars, and video streaming. He is a huge Formula 1 fan and his favourite circuit is Silverstone, where you'll find him cheering on the McLaren of Lando Norris.

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