How to watch darts events with a VPN for free
You can stream darts with a VPN by following just a few simple steps:
- Get ExpressVPN.
- Connect to the VPN server location that matches the broadcaster you want to watch. For example, British users who want to watch ITV should connect to a secure server in London.
- Tune in and enjoy!
Watching on a computer? For the best streaming experience, use the ExpressVPN browser extension for Chrome, Firefox, or Edge.
United Kingdom
ITV
Channel: ITV4
ITV offers British fans extensive coverage of select PDC tournaments including the Masters, UK Open, and European Championship. ITVX (formerly ITV Hub) streaming platform is available to watch in your browser or its apps for smartphones and tablets.
ITV is entirely free to stream, but you may need to provide a UK postcode, such as WC1X 0AA, to sign up.
Why you need a VPN to stream darts
Some internet and network providers might slow your connection if they think you’re streaming too much, causing laggy streams and buffering. But by using a VPN, you can encrypt your traffic, keep your online activity private from your ISP, and bypass throttling to watch darts events without any issues.
If you’re working at night and the Wi-Fi at your job blocks streaming services, you could miss out on watching some games. But with a VPN, your activity is encrypted and anonymized, allowing you to unblock streaming platforms with ease. Just make sure you don’t cheer too loudly and catch your bosses’ attention.
Best VPN for watching darts in 2024
ExpressVPN has a global network of servers in 105 countries and 12 U.S. states, making it easy to find one in your preferred location. Our service works seamlessly with sports streaming platforms that broadcast darts tournaments, such as ITVX or Viaplay. Our 10-Gbps servers give you a blazing-fast VPN connection, so you never have to worry about buffering or lag during those tense finishes.
You can connect up to 8 devices to the VPN at once with a single account, so you can watch any game of your choosing on your gaming console while your roommates stream movies and shows on their TVs or smart phones. Try ExpressVPN now with a risk-free 30-day money-back guarantee.
How to live stream darts through PDCTV
All major televised PDC events are broadcast live online (outside of the UK, Ireland, Germany, Austria & Switzerland) through PDCTV. Highlights from events are also available in PDCTV for all subscribers worldwide. In addition, fans with a PDCTV will be able to watch all European Tour events (outside of Germany, Austria & Switzerland) and live streaming from Players Championship and Women’s Series events, plus PDC Affiliated Tour events from around the world.
How to watch darts events from your country
The Netherlands
Viaplay
Country: Netherlands
Fans from the Netherlands can live stream darts events through Viaplay, the European online streaming service, which is an official broadcast PDC partner and covers most of the high-profile darts tournaments.
How to live stream darts on DAZN
If you live in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Japan, Italy, USA, Brazil, or Canada you can tune in to darts events live on another PDC’s official broadcast partner DAZN. The platform accepts only local credit/debit cards. Otherwise, you can subscribe via PayPal instead.
Note: Your DAZN subscription will be locked to your resident country (U.S., Canada, Italy, or Germany) and cannot be changed to another country, even when traveling.
2024 darts events schedule
| Date | Event | Venue | Winner |
| January 18-19, 2024 | Bahrain Darts Masters | Bahrain International Circuit | Luke Littler |
| January 26-27, 2024 | Dutch Darts Masters | Maaspoort Den Bosch | Michael van Gerwen |
| February 1-May 16, 2024 | Premier League (Night 1-16) | Varies | Luke Littler |
| February 2-4, 2024 | Cazoo Masters | Marshall Arena, Milton Keynes | Stephen Bunting |
| March 1-3, 2024 | Ladbrokes UK Open | Butlin’s Minehead Resort | Dimitri Van den Bergh |
| March 8-10, 2024 | Belgian Darts Open | Oktoberhallen, Wieze | Luke Littler |
| March 30-April 1, 2024 | German Darts Grand Prix | Zenith, Munich | Luke Humphries |
| April 12-14, 2024 | International Darts Open | WT Energiesysteme Arena, Riesa | Martin Schindler |
| April 19-21, 2024 | European Darts Grand Prix | Glaspalast, Sindelfingen | Gary Anderson |
| April 26-28, 2024 | Austrian Darts Open | Steiermarkhalle, Graz | Luke Littler |
| May 10-12, 2024 | Baltic Sea Darts Open | Wunderino Arena, Kiel | Rob Cross |
| May 23, 2024 | Premier League Play-Offs | The O2, London | Luke Littler |
| May 24-26, 2024 | Dutch Darts Championship | Autotron, Rosmalen | Josh Rock |
| May 31-June 1, 2024 | US Darts Masters | The Theater at Madison Square Garden, NYC | Rob Cross |
| June 1, 2024 | North American Darts Championship | The Theater at Madison Square Garden, NYC | Matt Campbell |
| June 7-8, 2024 | Nordic Darts Masters | Copenhagen, Denmark | Gerwyn Price |
| June 14-15, 2024 | Poland Darts Masters | PreZero Arena Gliwice | Luke Littler |
| June 21-23, 2024 | European Darts Open | Ostermann-Arena, Leverkusen | Dave Chisnall |
| June 27-30, 2024 | World Cup of Darts | Eissporthalle, Frankfurt | Luke Humphries and Michael Smith (England) |
| July 13-21, 2024 | World Matchplay | Winter Gardens, Blackpool | Luke Humphries |
| August 9-10, 2024 | Australian Darts Masters | WIN Entertainment Centre, Wollongong | Gerwyn Price |
| August 16-17, 2024 | New Zealand Darts Masters | Globox Arena, Hamilton | Luke Humphries |
| August 30-September 1, 2024 | German Darts Championship | Halle 39, Hildesheim | Peter Wright |
| September 6-8, 2024 | Flanders Darts Trophy | Antwerp Xpo | Dave Chisnall |
| September 13-15, 2024 | World Series of Darts Finals | AFAS Live, Amsterdam | Luke Littler |
| September 20-22, 2024 | Hungarian Darts Trophy | MVM Dome, Budapest | Michael van Gerwen |
| September 27-29, 2024 | Swiss Darts Trophy | St. Jakobshalle, Basel | Martin Schindler |
| October 7-13, 2024 | World Grand Prix | Mattioli Arena, Leicester | Mike De Decker |
| October 18-20, 2024 | Czech Darts Open | PVA EXPO Prague | Luke Humphries |
| October 24-27, 2024 | European Championship | Westfalenhalle, Dortmund | Ritchie Edhouse |
| November 9-17, 2024 | Grand Slam of Darts | WV Active Aldersley, Wolverhampton | |
| November 22-24, 2024 | Players Championship Finals | Butlin’s Minehead Resort | |
| November 24, 2023 | World Youth Championship Final | Butlin’s Minehead Resort |
Darts tournaments and rankings
The PDC developed and holds several championship competitions, including the annual PDC World Darts Championship, the World Matchplay, World Grand Prix, UK Open, Premier League, and Grand Slam. It also runs its own world rankings based on players’ performances. The main PDC Order of Merit is based on prize money won over a two-year period by players in ranking tournaments. The top 10 players in this year’s Order of Merit are:
| Player |
| Luke Humphries |
| Michael Smith |
| Michael van Gerwen |
| Rob Cross |
| Dave Chisnall |
| Jonny Clayton |
| Gerwyn Price |
| Nathan Aspinall |
| Ross Smith |
| Damon Heta |
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FAQ for streaming sports
Can I stream sports on my computer?
Can I stream sports on my phone or tablet?
Yes. ExpressVPN has apps for every major mobile device, including iOS and Android.
How can I stream on my TV with a VPN?
In brief there are five different ways to stream sports on your TV with ExpressVPN:
- With the native app for a smart TV or streaming device
- By streaming on your computer and connecting to the TV with an HDMI cable
- By mirroring or casting wirelessly to your TV or streaming device from your computer or mobile device
- By connecting to an ExpressVPN-enabled router, which allows for unlimited devices and makes it super simple to connect to different server locations simultaneously
- With MediaStreamer, ExpressVPN’s solution for devices that cannot install a VPN, such as some streaming consoles and gaming consoles. MediaStreamer only needs to be set up once, although it does not provide the full security benefits of a VPN.
For more information on all the ways to get ExpressVPN on your big-screen TV, click here or contact a 24/7 Support agent for step-by-step instructions.
I connected to the suggested VPN server location but I can’t log in to the streaming service!
No worries! Server load changes rapidly (especially when lots of people are trying to watch certain events), but that’s exactly why ExpressVPN has high-speed servers all over the world. If you’re trying to access a site in the U.S. or Germany, for instance, try connecting to a different server location in those countries.
If you’re trying to connect to a country with one server location, the first step is to check your location settings. If you’re on a mobile device, disconnect from the VPN, turn off location services, then connect to the VPN again. On both Windows and Mac computers, you can turn off Location Services within the Privacy & Security settings menu.
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I connected to the VPN but my internet speed is slow
If your internet speed is slow or your streaming seems to lag, there are a few possible reasons:
-The distance of your selected VPN server location from your physical location
-Your connection type (wired connections are more reliable than wireless connections)
-Suboptimal interconnectivity between the VPN and your ISP
-Slow internet connection speed at your location
-Your device type and processing power
Try each of the following steps to troubleshoot:
-Download the latest version of ExpressVPN
-Connect to a different VPN server location
-Change your VPN protocol
If you try each of the above and are still experiencing issues with your streaming speed, contact the ExpressVPN Support Team 24/7 and someone will be with you in seconds.
What other streaming services can I watch with ExpressVPN?
ExpressVPN works seamlessly with all the most popular streaming apps from around the world. Using a VPN for streaming ensures you watch securely in blazing-fast HD with unlimited bandwidth, free from ISP throttling (which can sometimes slow down speeds). If you want to watch your favorite team from anywhere—even while traveling or on unsecured networks like public Wi-Fi—ExpressVPN is a great way to enhance your sports streaming experience.
