ExpressVPN users can resolve most streaming problems by clearing their cookies and trying a few different servers. If you’re having problems unblocking DAZN with ExpressVPN active, keep reading. I’ll explain why this happens and provide fixes for common issues so you can livestream DAZN from anywhere.
ExpressVPN not working with DAZN? Try this
DAZN has a strong VPN-blocking system, but ExpressVPN is one of the few providers capable of accessing it anyway. That said, it’s not completely foolproof, and there are a few situations where you may encounter errors. Follow these steps to unblock DAZN in seconds:
- First, choose a server in a suitable country. I was able to access various libraries, including DAZN USA, Germany, and Australia, so any of these locations are fine.
- Make sure your connection protocol is set to Automatic. This way, even if DAZN starts blocking OpenVPN or WireGuard traffic, you’ll still be able to access it.
- Clear cookies and cached data for DAZN’s website. If there’s a mismatch between old location data and the country your IP address points to, it can cause problems.
- Connect to the VPN and try accessing DAZN. You should now be able to stream without any issues.
- If you’re still not able to watch anything, try another server in the same country. DAZN blocks IP addresses known to belong to VPNs, but it can’t catch all of them.
- Try watching DAZN on a computer instead of a phone. Unblocking geo-restricted sites on mobile is more difficult since they can use GPS data to verify your location.
- At this point, if you’re still having problems, contact ExpressVPN customer support. They’re available 24/7 via live chat and can help troubleshoot your specific issue.
Why is DAZN not working with ExpressVPN?
DAZN, like most streaming services, only has the rights to show its content in specific countries. That’s why every country has its own content library, and why DAZN tries so hard to detect and block VPN users.
ExpressVPN, on the other hand, benefits by being one of the few services capable of unblocking DAZN from abroad.
However, it’s a cat-and-mouse game, and while ExpressVPN works at the moment, DAZN could theoretically block it at any time. The good news is that even if this happens, there’ll likely be a new workaround within days. Thankfully, most streaming issues can be easily resolved on your own. Below, I’ll reveal the most common reasons ExpressVPN isn’t working with DAZN and how to resolve them.
DAZN is blocking your chosen VPN server
One of the most effective ways to block VPN users is to check their IP address. If it’s on a list of known VPN IP addresses, many sites will simply refuse to let you watch anything.
That said, there are hundreds of VPN providers, each with hundreds (or even thousands) of servers. This makes it virtually impossible to identify every VPN server. As such, even if your first attempt fails, you can often unblock DAZN after switching a few times.
You’re trying to access an unsupported DAZN library
DAZN is available in 200+ countries – virtually everywhere except China, North Korea, Russia, Iran, and Syria. As such, ExpressVPN can’t promise consistent access to each regional catalog. That said, it does a remarkable job of unblocking the most popular libraries.
I tried unblocking 12 DAZN catalogs while connected to ExpressVPN and was able to access seven of them. That’s a success rate of 58 percent, which isn’t bad at all.
| DAZN library | Can ExpressVPN unblock it? |
|---|---|
| Australia | ✓ |
| Canada | X |
| France | X |
| Germany | ✓ |
| Italy | ✓ |
| Japan | X |
| Mexico | ✓ |
| Netherlands | X |
| Spain | ✓ |
| Sweden | X |
| UK | ✓ |
| USA | ✓ |
DAZN remembers your previous location
When you visit DAZN’s website, it saves cookies to your device. These are used to keep track of who’s consented to what, whether you’re logged in, and so on. Crucially, DAZN’s cookies also record your timezone and which country you’re in. This means that if you’ve ever used DAZN without a VPN active, the site knows where you were really located.
Streaming sites can behave strangely when there’s a mismatch between saved location data and the location your VPN points to. For example, DAZN may refuse to play videos, redirect you to a previously accessed catalog, or simply display an error.
Luckily, there’s an easy solution. Open DAZN’s website and follow these steps to clear any cookies DAZN has saved:
- Firefox: Click the shield icon in the URL bar > Clear cookies and site data > Clear.
- Chrome: Click the settings icon in the URL bar > Hit Site settings > Delete data.
- Edge: Click the padlock icon in the address bar > Cookies and site data > Cookies > click www.dazn.com > Hit Remove.
Your ExpressVPN app is out-of-date
Sometimes, older versions of VPN apps stop functioning correctly. Updating not only ensures you’re getting the best possible performance, it also means you can take advantage of newly-added features. ExpressVPN makes it obvious when updates are available – just click the Update now button at the top of the screen.
Final thoughts
ExpressVPN is one of the best VPNs for DAZN, providing access to more than half a dozen regional libraries. If it doesn’t work with one specific catalog you’re interested in, consider NordVPN or Surfshark instead. I’d suggest avoiding free VPNs though: these often have monthly bandwidth limits and their unblocking abilities are usually quite underwhelming.
It’s also worth remembering that you may not need a VPN to unblock DAZN! Since 2024, the platform has allowed users to log in and watch selected content while traveling abroad. Still, for security-conscious sports fans, VPNs are extremely valuable tools. If yours stops working with DAZN again, you now know how to get back up and running as soon as possible.
Watching DAZN with ExpressVPN: FAQ
Can I use a free VPN to access DAZN?
No, free VPNs just don’t work with DAZN, which actively blocks VPN traffic. Free VPNs don’t offer enough servers and server IP addresses to be effective unblockers. They’re also far too slow for streaming. It’s no coincidence that free VPNs attract a lot of users, causing heavy server load. Add to this bandwidth throttling, and you suffer a lot of lag and buffering when streaming.
Free VPNs are very light on features and rarely include any customer support. If you do encounter issues with DAZN, you’d be on your own. A free VPN may not offer sufficient encryption to keep your data safe and may even make its money by logging and selling your personal data. When some free VPNs include free trials, and many have money-back guarantees of 30 days or more, there’s no real reason to use free VPNs.
Is it legal to use ExpressVPN to access DAZN?
Accessing DAZN using a VPN is not illegal, but it does go against DAZN’s terms to bypass its geo-blocking. According to DAZN’s terms and conditions: “You may access and enjoy the DAZN Service primarily in the country in which you have established your DAZN account.”
With DAZN keen to adhere to licensing agreements, it has to restrict access to some content to DAZN users in certain countries. However, it’s unlikely that DAZN would block or ban users for using a VPN. At worst, DAZN may block the VPN IP address you’re using. You’d then switch servers to change your IP address and try again.
Disclaimer: We are not attorneys, and nothing in this guide should be taken as legal advice. We recommend you do your own research and remember that some countries have different VPN laws.
