Two London clubs that have never won the FA Cup will battle it out on Saturday at Craven Cottage for a place in the semifinals of this year’s tournament as Fulham host Crystal Palace.
Below, we’ll outline the best live TV streaming services to use to watch the game as it happens, wherever you are in the world, and how to use a VPN if they’re not available where you are.
Marco Silva’s Fulham come into this match as slight favorites, with the hosts currently sitting in the top eight of the Premier League and on the brink of European qualification.
After a concerning start to the season, Palace have improved enormously and arrive in the quarterfinals off the back of a convincing 3-1 win over Championship outfit Millwall.
Fulham take on Crystal Palace in this FA Cup quarterfinal match at Craven Cottage on Saturday, March 29. Kickoff is set for 12:15 p.m. GMT local time in the UK, which is 8:15 a.m. ET or 5:15 a.m. PT in the US and Canada, and 11:15 p.m. AEDT in Australia.
How to watch the Fulham vs. Crystal Palace game online from anywhere using a VPN
If you’re traveling abroad and want to watch live FA Cup soccer action while away from home, a VPN can help enhance your privacy and security when streaming. It encrypts your traffic and prevents your internet service provider from throttling your speeds, and can also be helpful when connecting to public Wi-Fi networks while traveling, adding an extra layer of protection for your devices and logins.
VPNs are legal in many countries, including the U.S. and Canada, and can be used for legitimate purposes such as improving online privacy and security. However, some streaming services may have policies restricting VPN usage to access region-specific content. If you’re considering a VPN for streaming, check the platform’s terms of service to ensure compliance.
If you choose to use a VPN, follow the provider’s installation instructions, ensuring you’re connected securely and in compliance with applicable laws and service agreements. Some streaming platforms may block access when a VPN is detected, so verifying if your streaming subscription allows VPN usage is crucial.
Livestream the Fulham vs. Crystal Palace game in the US
This match is streaming exclusively live in the US on ESPN Plus. Kickoff is at 8:15 a.m. ET on Saturday.
Can I livestream the Fulham vs. Crystal Palace game in the UK?
The great news for footy fans in the UK is that free-to-air broadcasters the BBC and ITV are sharing live duties for this season’s FA Cup, with this game being shown on ITV4. That means the game will be available to stream on ITVX.
Coverage begins at 11:30 a.m. GMT ahead of the 12:15 p.m. kickoff.
Livestream Fulham vs. Crystal Palace in Canada
Canadian soccer fans looking to watch this FA Cup fixture can watch all the action live via Sportsnet.
Livestream the Fulham vs. Crystal Palace game in Australia
Football fans down under can watch FA Cup matches live on streaming service Optus Sport.
Quick tips for streaming the FA Cup using a VPN
- With four variables at play — your ISP, browser, video streaming provider and VPN — your experience and success when streaming FA Cup matches may vary.
- If you don’t see your desired location as a default option for ExpressVPN, try using the «search for city or country» option.
- If you’re having trouble getting the game after you’ve turned on your VPN and set it to the correct viewing area, there are two things you can try for a quick fix. First, log into your streaming service subscription account and make sure the address registered for the account is an address in the correct viewing area. If not, you may need to change the physical address on file with your account. Second, some smart TVs — like Roku — don’t have VPN apps you can install directly on the device itself. Instead, you’ll have to install the VPN on your router or the mobile hotspot you’re using (like your phone) so that any device on its Wi-Fi network now appears in the correct viewing location.
- All of the VPN providers we recommend have helpful instructions on their main site for quickly installing the VPN on your router. In some cases with smart TV services, after you install a cable network’s sports app, you’ll be asked to verify a numeric code or click a link sent to your email address on file for your smart TV. This is where having a VPN on your router will also help, since both devices will appear to be in the correct location.
- And remember, browsers can often give away a location despite using a VPN, so be sure you’re using a privacy-first browser to log into your services. We normally recommend Brave.