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From the massive highs of gold-medal winning triumph, to the lows of spirit-crushing defeat (poor old Naomi Osaka), the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games has been the inevitable rollercoaster of sporting emotions. And the 2021 edition sure hasn’t disappointed! But there’s still loooooads more to come, and plenty of free ways to live stream Olympics action. So read on as we explain how to watch Tokyo Olympics 2020 online and catch all your favorite events no matter where you happen to be in the world today.

Oh, how we LOVE the Olympic Games. 400 total sporting events across 35 different sports and over 50 disciplines, the Tokyo 2020 Olympics is set to be the biggest sporting showcase in the world in… 2021!

2020 TOKYO OLYMPIC GAMES LIVE STREAM
Dates: Wednesday, July 21 – Sunday, August 8 2021

Host city: Tokyo, Japan

FREE live streams: BBC iPlayer (UK) | 7Plus (AUS) | CBC (Can) | TVNZ (NZ)

US coverage: NBC channels (or via Sling TV / Fubo TV)

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The 2021 Olympics schedule features more than two weeks of unmissable sporting action. Those wanting to watch will find themselves treated to loads of exciting new sports, including baseball, karate, sport climbing, surfing and skateboarding. There’s 15 new events in total, including mixed-gender competitions and the pick up game-style 3×3 basketball.

They join prestigious Olympics mainstays like the men’s 100m sprint, set for Sunday, August 1, aka Golden Sunday, which will see 25 gold medals handed out across disciplines. Another one for sports fans to mark on their calendar is the penultimate day of 2021 action, as 34 medal events are taking place on Saturday, August 7, including the gold medal basketball and football matches.

Whichever country or athlete you follow, the good news is that it’s easy to get a FREE Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games live stream right now – just follow our 2021 guide to watch the Olympics online and from anywhere.

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How to live stream Olympics 2021 action if you’re not in your country
Without wishing to state the obvious, the Olympic Games is a huge global event, and there should be a way to watch no matter where you find yourself during the gold-frenzy fortnight. But if you are abroad and struggling to see it – or if you just want the comfort and language of your home nation’s coverage – then geo-restrictons may stand in your way of getting an Olympics live stream in 2021.

But there’s a really easy way around that problem. By downloading and installing a VPN, you can effectively trick your computer into thinking that it’s back at home. That way you can enjoy your home coverage without having to find an illegal stream – assuming you comply with the broadcaster’s fine print, of course.

Use a VPN to watch Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games from anywhere

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Using a VPN is as easy as one-two-three…

1. Download and install a VPN – as we say, our top choice is ExpressVPN

2. Connect to the appropriate server location – open the VPN app, hit ‘choose location’ and select the appropriate location

3. Go to the broadcaster’s live stream – so if you’re from the UK, just head to BBC iPlayer

Remember, VPNs aren’t just about watching sport (or other TV shows when you’re overseas). They also provide a handy layer of extra anonymity and security to your everyday life online, and can help you get around blocks websites, apps and services when you’re in countries (or schools or offices) that have more stringent web rules, such as China, Cuba or the Middle East.

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FREE Olympics live stream: how to watch Tokyo 2020 online in the UK

As ever, the BBC is the place to tune into if you’re hoping to watch coverage of 2021’s Olympics without paying a penny.

As well as hosting more than 350 hours on BBC One and BBC Two, BBC iPlayer is the best way to live stream Tokyo 2020 if you’re not in front of a TV. As a national broadcaster, it doesn’t cost a penny to stream if you’re located in the UK (though you should possess a valid TV Licence). And there are iPlayer apps available for pretty much every device you can think of, including laptops, games consoles, tablets, smart TVs, and all iOS and Android devices.

Unlike most years, however, the BBC won’t have all the action. That’s because the Discovery network has bought the 100% coverage rights.

That means you can watch on either of its own Discovery+ service or on Eurosport Player. Both will cost you £6.99 a month or £29.99 for the year – and each have a 3-day free trial to help you try and decide whether you like it.

Not in the UK for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games? No worries – residents of the country can just download and install a VPN to port themselves back home to a UK location, then watch live as usual.

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How to watch Olympics 2021: live stream Tokyo 2020 in the US

NBC is the official US broadcaster for the 2020 Olympics, with the action from Tokyo likely to be shown between linear TV coverage – usually NBCSN or NBC – and its dedicated streaming service Peacock TV.

What Olympics sports can I watch on Peacock?

Peacock is especially good for basketball fans, with the service offering coverage of every Team USA game to Premium subscribers. Peacock Premium costs from just $4.99 a month (or $49.99 for a whole year) and offers a FREE 7-day trial.

Casual fans will find that Peacock’s free Tokyo Live and Tokyo Today shows offer “multi-sport coverage” that’s good for dipping in and out of 2021 Olympics action and highlights. In particular, it has free gymnastics and athletics action on tap from Tokyo.

However, anyone after end-to-end coverage of a specific sport may want to consider a more comprehensive cord cutting alternative, as you need access to NBC’s linear TV channels to enjoy the full spectrum of Olympics action.

How to watch Olympics without cable

All of the Olympics action that’s aired on linear TV can be watched affordably without cable – courtesy of great value over-the-top streaming service Sling.

NBCSN comes as part of its $35 a month Sling Blue package. But be sure to check the Sling website for special offers – there’s usually something eye-catching on. For example, at the time of writing your first month for only $10.

How to watch the Olympics online from anywhere

If you subscribe to this or any other streaming service and find yourself unable to access it because you’re out of the country, remember that you can use a VPN to tune into your usual coverage just like you would at home.

Of the many options, we rate ExpressVPN as the best of the best – our latest 2021 testing showing that it works brilliantly in helping US residents access services like Sling and Peacock from abroad.