How to watch Sportsnet with a VPN

Sportsnet is Canada’s destination for professional hockey, football, and other sports. But access to the Sportsnet live stream ends at the Candian border unless you have a VPN that can handle high-definition streams. Download the best Sportsnet VPN and enjoy blazing-fast streams with no buffering.

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Access your favourite games with a Sportsnet VPN

The Sportsnet Now app lets you stream all of the network’s live events and on-demand programming at home and anywhere in Canada. Unfortunately, the licensing deals Rogers Media cuts with the sports leagues prevent it from offering services to people outside of Canada. As a result, you lose access to the service when you travel abroad. Using a Sportsnet VPN restores your access so you can watch a Sportsnet live stream from anywhere.

How to unblock Sportsnet with a VPN

Follow these simple steps to watch Sportsnet online with a VPN today.

Step 1

Download

Download the Hotspot Shield VPN app on your mobile or desktop device

Step 2

Connect

Open up the Hotspot Shield VPN app and click the “Connect” button

Step 3

Select location

Set the VPN server location to the country you want to watch Sportsnet from (“Canada,” for example)

Step 4

You’re all set

Head to your Sportsnet Now app and enjoy your favourite games!

Why get Hotspot Shield VPN for Sportsnet?

Superfast VPN servers

Stream Sportsnet with HD quality resolution. Our 3,200+ VPN servers in 80+ countries are optimized for a seamless streaming experience.

Unlimited data for Sportsnet streaming

Watch as much Sportsnet content as you want — anytime, anywhere. With unlimited data, you never have to stop.

Watch Sportsnet on any device

Use Hotspot Shield VPN to watch Sportsnet on all your favourite devices, including Mac, Windows, iOS, and Android.

Sportsnet streaming, and more

Don’t just stream Sportsnet, stream everything — from hockey, live events, to Netflix, BBC iPlayer, YouTube, and more.

Stream Sportsnet anonymously

We do not record your VPN browsing activities in any way that can be associated back to you.

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How to stop your ISP from throttling Sportsnet

If you’ve ever experienced buffering or down-graded resolution on your streaming video, it’s possible you were a victim of throttling. That’s when Internet Service Providers deliberately slow the data coming from streaming video services. If this happens when you’re watching a Sportsnet live stream, you could miss the big play or lose access altogether.

You can avoid throttling by streaming over a secure VPN connection. We fully encrypt the data passing between our servers and your devices, so ISPs can’t know when to slow down your streams. With our Sportsnet VPN, you never have to worry about throttling again.

How to watch Sportsnet outside Canada

The IP address assigned to you when you go online isn’t just a location on the internet. It’s also a geographical address. Sportsnet can use that address to make watching regional sports events easier. On the other hand, the sports network can also use that address to block you when you leave Canada.

You can unblock Sportsnet by using Hotspot VPN. Just pick our VPN server in Canada and it will look like you’re still in the country, giving you full access to the Sportsnet live stream you pay for each month.

Why watch Sportsnet with Hotspot Shield VPN

Fastest VPN on the market

Many VPN providers claim fast speeds, but Hotspot Shield VPN’s proven performance makes us the fastest VPN provider on the market. When the independent research firm AV-TEST evaluated the most popular VPN providers, Hotspot Shield VPN came out on top. Our proprietary Hydra protocol delivers unrivaled speeds and makes streaming seamless with no buffering. Oookla’s Speedtest calls Hotspot Shield the “world’s fastest VPN.”

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Hotspot Shield VPN server locations

With 3,200+ VPN servers in 80+ countries, Hotspot Shield has the global presence to keep you connected and secure wherever you travel. With servers around the world, including Canada, you can be sure you never miss any of the action with your super-fast Sportsnet VPN. 

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Frequently asked questions

Does Hotspot Shield work with Sportsnet?

Yes, Hotspot Shield is the perfect Sportsnet VPN. Thanks to our Hydra technology, you get the performance needed to stream sports like NHL hockey on Sportsnet in high definition. With servers located in Canada, Hotspot Shield VPN always keeps you connected to your Sportsnet live stream.

What devices can I use to watch Sportsnet with Hotspot Shield VPN?

We offer Hotspot Shield VPN apps for devices running iOS, Android, Windows, and macOS. For people with Chromebooks or the Chrome browser, we also offer a Chrome extension. With a Hotspot Shield Premium account, you can establish up to 5 VPN connections at the same time.

Will Hotspot Shield VPN slow me down?

Hotspot Shield is the “world’s fastest VPN,” verified by Speedtest. In fact, Speedtest noted that over long-distance connections, internet speed was actually quicker when using Hotspot Shield than without it. With our Sportsnet VPN, you’ll get blazing-fast speeds thanks to our patented Hydra technology.

Can I stream other content with Hotspot Shield VPN?

Hotspot Shield VPN can handle any other content you want to stream. Play games like Fortnite or Minecraft. Listen to music on Spotify. Binge movies on Netflix or catch up with your favourite YouTube creator. No matter where you travel, you’ll get high-quality streams.

What other benefits do I get with Hotspot Shield VPN?

Given the poor security of public Wi-Fi hotspots, many Hotspot Shield VPN customers rely on our encrypted connections to keep their data secure. Our VPN proxy service also helps to anonymize your web activity, protecting you from prying eyes.

Are there any data limits?

Hotspot Shield provides unlimited bandwidth. No matter how many videos you stream with your Hotspot Shield Premium account, we will not cap your VPN activity.

What countries can I stream Sportsnet from?

Hotspot Shield hosts VPN servers in more than 80 countries, including Canada. No matter where you travel, you can connect to our Canadian VPN servers and start watching a Sportsnet live stream.

Do I need a separate Sportsnet account?

Since we do not include Sportsnet with Hotspot Shield VPN, you will need a separate account. You may not need to pay extra since many TV provider subscriptions include access to the Sportsnet Now app.

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