Whether it’s soccer, basketball, or baseball, sport is life for some people. It’s like an irrevocable condition that one simply cannot live without. However, with the COVID-19 pandemic having made its way well into 2021, most sporting events have either been canceled or postponed. Due to the rising number of COVID cases worldwide, a ban on the gathering of crowds, such as those at sporting events, is one of the steps taken to prevent the spread of the virus.

All hope is not lost, though. While our wonderful world of watching our favorite athletes make our days, taking one for the team, and winning might have been closed, there still is a way to go back to it all: from home! Crowds are a no-no, but the games are still on, and you can stream them live from your home TV. In this guide, we have prepared some tips that can help avid sports fans stream their favorite sports from home. 

Tip One: Bypass blocked content with a VPN

Problem: Sometimes, overseas viewing of sports isn’t successful as some content may be blocked for that audience because of IP restrictions. This applies to a lot of sports streaming services and channels as well. 

Solution: Using a reliable VPN (Virtual Private Network) is your best bet against this dilemma as this tool has the ability to bypass any geo-restricted content along with encrypting your network, therefore ensuring your privacy & security online.

Tip Two: Gathering wayward signals for increased streaming speed

Problem: Low internet speeds barely leave any time for streaming when the video is stuck on buffering. One way around it is to place your router in such a place where wayward signals can be accumulated quickly, boosting your streaming speeds. 

Solution: For some houses, putting the router in a central location works. But that spot needs to be where signals exist. 

Tip Three: Going two, three, four, 5G!

Problem: Slow-speed is a common issue faced by many users. 5G networks are still a yet-to-arrive commodity in some countries. However, Americans can enjoy 5G networks across all their devices. A select few routers, however, support the 5Ghz network. 

Solution: Once you switch to 5G, you will notice a satisfying difference between your old, slow speeds and your new, fast ones. 5G networks are taking the world by storm to reduce buffering time across most streaming services. You can watch your sports uninterrupted with 5G. 

Bottom Line

Streaming sports from home during COVID-19 is the best alternative as most sporting events have been delayed or postponed. But streaming brings its own set of challenges. Rearranging your router, switching to a 5G network, and using a reliable VPN are our recommendations for taking the bull by its horns. 

Are you ready now to delve into the world of your favorite sports and those eureka moments when your favorite player brings one for the team? We bet you are.