How to watch USA vs. Germany free: Live stream Olympics football semifinals
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The final women's football matches at the Paris Olympics are here, and among the highly-anticipated games is a semi-final between the United States and Germany. We've scoured the global watch options to highlight everything you need to know about how to watch USA vs. Germany free from anywhere.
Both the United States and Germany have had excellent track records at this year's Olympic games. The United States has gone undefeated, and Germany has only lost one game so far: a group-stage match against the USA. During the quarterfinals over the weekend, Germany defeated reigning champion Canada in a shootout, and the USA beat Japan 1-0. The winner of today's match will advance to the finals on Saturday against the winner of the Brazil vs. Spain semi match-up.
Whether you're rooting for the United States or Germany, we'll show you how to watch the semi-final match from anywhere. Keep reading to learn how to tune in, and don't forget to bookmark our Olympic football watch guide and general Olympics hub.
- See also: Where to watch Olympics basketball | Where to watch Olympic handball | How to watch Olympic track and field
How to watch USA vs. Germany in the US
USA vs. Germany will live stream on Peacock and air on the USA network in the United States. Peacock, which has subscriptions starting at $7.99 a month, will be the cheapest option today. This is also where viewers can catch the remaining soccer matches and every other event at the Olympics.
If you don't have cable, USA is also available to stream through a live TV package like Sling TV or Fubo. Sling TV's Sling Blue plan will be a bit cheaper. Subscriptions start at $40 a month and come with over 40 channels, including USA. New users can get their first month for half-off, making it only a $20 investment up front. Fubo is a more expensive option, at $79.99 a month, but it comes with USA and more than 180 other channels. First-time customers can try it free for one week to decide if it's a good fit for them.
How to watch USA vs. Germany in the UK
USA vs. Germany will live stream through Eurosport in the UK. Subscriptions via Discovery+ start at £3.99 a month, and this option will also cover the rest of the Olympics.
How to watch USA vs. Germany in Australia
USA vs. Germany (and lots of other Olympics coverage) will be available through 9Now in Australia, which is a free streaming service that just requires account creation to use. The match will also be available through Stan Sport. Subscriptions start at around $27 a month, and this option offers complete Olympic coverage.
How to watch USA vs. Germany from anywhere
Fans planning to be away from Australia when USA vs. Germany airs can still utilize their free option with a VPN. Short for virtual private networks, VPNs allow people to temporarily change the virtual location of their devices so that they can keep up with their go-to websites from anywhere. They're extra popular among people looking to give their online privacy a boost and keep using their usual apps while traveling out of the country.
Given its user-friendliness, ExpressVPN is our go-to VPN recommendation. Plus, it comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee if you find that it's not what you're looking for. Below, we've outlined how to use a VPN. You can also find additional details in our ExpressVPN review.
How to watch USA vs. Germany with a VPN
- Sign up for a VPN if you don't already have one.
- Install it on the device you're using to watch the event.
- Turn it on and set it to an Australian location.
- Go to 9Now and create a login if you don't already have one.
- Enjoy the match.
Note: The use of VPNs is illegal in certain countries, and using VPNs to access region-locked streaming content might constitute a breach of the terms of use for certain services. Insider does not endorse or condone the illegal use of VPNs.