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Can I watch GAA on RTE player abroad?

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James Craig

Updated on March 08, 2026

Can I watch GAA on RTE player abroad?

To restrict access from overseas, RTE Player uses powerful geoblocks, based on the physical location of your IP address. Whether you're located in Sydney, Australia or Sofia, Bulgaria, if it sees you are outside of Ireland, RTE Player will block you from live streaming its content.

Subsequently, one may also ask, can I watch RTE player abroad?

If you're an Irish expat currently working abroad, you're probably aware that some Irish streaming sites are geoblocked overseas. This certainly applies to RTE Player. The popular streaming channel can only be accessed within Irish territories.

One may also ask, how can I watch Irish TV abroad? How to watch RTE Player abroad (outside Ireland) with a VPN

  1. ExpressVPN: Our top choice for RTE Player due to its impressive speeds, top-notch unblocking ability, and strong privacy features.
  2. NordVPN: With 31 servers in Ireland, NordVPN gives you plenty of options to acquire an Irish IP address.
  3. CyberGhost: CyberGhost has 20 servers in Ireland.

Beside above, how can I watch GAA games abroad?

Use A Virtual Private Network (VPN)You can watch the game from anywhere in the world on the RTÉ Player if you use a VPN. This is a service which makes the RTÉ Player think that you are watching the game from Ireland. Overplay.net or unblock-us.com are two of the best of options.

Can you watch the All Ireland final on RTE Player?

On TV with RTÉ television, online via RTÉ Player, worldwide with GAAGO, on your mobile device with RTÉ News Now and via shortwave to Africa with RTÉ Radio, there are no shortage of ways to access the game. On TV, Joanne Cantwell and guests will be live on RTÉ2 from Croke Park for all the build-up from 2:15pm.

Is RTE Player free?

RTÉ Player is a free online video service from Ireland's public service broadcaster, RTÉ. We started life in 2009 with desktop catch-up and live streaming of RTÉ Television. This app offers free catch-up of lots of the top RTÉ programmes, along with a subscription option which allows you to unlock lots of box sets.

How can I watch RTE?

RTÉ Player International for iPhone and iPad lets you watch some of Ireland's most popular TV programmes, with free and paid subscriptions. Catch up on the latest just-aired TV programmes, binge on box sets. Subscribe and enjoy instant access to all the great programmes RTÉ Player International has to offer.

How can I live longer for RTE?

How to Live better for longer is a two-part factual-entertainment health series. Presented by Dr Eva Orsmond, the programme will share with the nation tips to live a longer and healthier life. This series takes a positive view of ageing, even when faced with adverse life events or challenging conditions.

Can you get RTE TV in UK?

And since RTE is an Irish national provider, naturally, it's not going to care about markets outside of Ireland, even if a lot of people want to access RTE Player in the UK or wherever they are. As a result, RTE Player is not available in the UK.

What VPN works with RTE Player?

Here's our list of the best VPNs to watch RTE Player from anywhere in the world.
  • ExpressVPN. Apr 2020 unblocks rte playerTested Apr 2020.
  • NordVPN. unblocks rte playerTested Apr 2020.
  • CyberGhost. unblocks rte playerTested Apr 2020.
  • IPVanish. unblocks rte playerTested Apr 2020.
  • PrivateVPN. unblocks rte playerTested Apr 2020.

Can I get RTE on Sky in UK?

Sky Ireland launched the channel on 14 December 2015, as part of a new long-term partnership with RTÉ, however the channel hasn't been made available on Sky UK's Northern Ireland EPG.

What GAA games are on RTE today?

GAA Fixtures/Results.
  • Allianz Football League.
  • Allianz Hurling League.
  • Lidl National Football League.
  • Littlewoods Ireland Camogie League.
  • All-Ireland Football Championship.
  • All-Ireland Hurling Championship.
  • Ladies Senior Football Championship.
  • All-Ireland Camogie Championship.

How can I watch Wexford v Kilkenny?

The match will be shown live by Sky Sports with coverage starting at 6.00 pm on Sky Sports Arena. This can also be streamed live on the Sky Go app. You can also catch highlights of this match and all of the weekend's GAA action on the Sunday Game highlights show at 9.30 pm on Sunday evening on RTE 2.

Where can I watch GAA in London?

O'Neill's Irish Pub & Kitchen Carnaby Street
For a home from home experience in the centre of the city, head to O'Neill's Irish Pub and Kitchen on Carnaby Street to watch the all-Ireland finals over a hearty lunch and a pint of Guinness. An obvious choice when deciding where to watch the GAA Finals in London.

Can you watch GAA go in Ireland?

In Ireland, you can use GAAGO.ie to gift a Season Pass to a friend abroad, or to pre-purchase games for when you are travelling. For all audiences worldwide, The Sunday Game highlights programme on RTÉ will continue to be available to view for free on RTÉ Player in 2014.

How can I watch GAA in USA?

Roku
  1. Install app. Log in to your Roku account and install the GAAGO app.
  2. Buy match. Find the matches you want to watch and purchase, or if you purchased online simply login with your GAAGO account.
  3. Watch on your TV. Instantly watch matches at home on your TV.

Is Monaghan v Fermanagh on TV?

UNFORTUNATELY, there is no television coverage of this one with RTE showing the two Munster SHC clashes between Kilkenny and Galway and Limerick and Clare. Fans can however catch highlights of this game and all the weekend's action that night on the Sunday Game on RTE2 at 9.30pm.

Can you cast Gaago?

Print. GAAGO now officially supports Chromecast in the Chrome browser on PC/Laptop and on Android phones/tablets.

Where can I watch GAA in New York?

Where to watch the GAA Hurling Final Sunday
  • Manhattan. The Keg Room, 53 W. 36th.
  • Queens. The Gaslight, 43-17 Queens Blvd., Sunnyside. Maggie Mae's, 41-15 Queens Blvd., Sunnyside.
  • Brooklyn. Irish Haven, 5721 4th Ave., Sunset Park. Kitty Kiernan's, 9715 3rd Ave., Bay Ridge.
  • Bronx/Yonkers. Gaelic Park, 201 W. 240th St., Riverdale.
  • New Jersey. Mulligan's, 159 1st St., Hoboken.

Can I get RTE player on my smart TV?

RTÉ Player is also now available online, on mobile, on PS3, and most recently on UPC via their on-demand service. The RTÉ Player App will work with all Samsung 2012 Smart TVs and Smart Blu-ray Players, as well as Samsung 2011 Smart TVs and Blu-ray Players.

How can I watch RTE on my smart TV?

Rte player isn't available on smart tvs. What you can do is link your phone/laptop to your tv and cast it to your tv that way.

Can you watch RTE player in USA?

RTÉ is Ireland's most popular TV broadcaster, but it is only available in Ireland. If you want to stream content on the RTÉ player from the US, the UK, or anywhere else in the world, you are going to need a VPN for RTÉ.

Can I watch RTE live online?

Live Streaming FAQs. Most of RTÉ's televised sports output is also available to watch live online via our Sports Player. If you miss a match or programme don't worry! You can watch most of RTÉ's televised sports output on-demand via our Sports Player or on the RTÉ Player.

Is All Ireland final on TV?

On TV with RTÉ television, online via RTÉ Player, worldwide with GAAGO, or on your mobile device with RTÉ News Now, there are no shortage of ways to access the game. On TV, Joanne Cantwell and guests will be live on RTÉ2 from Croke Park for all the build-up from 5pm. Throw-in is 6pm.

Can you download from RTE Player?

At present, downloading programmes from RTÉ Player for offline viewing is not possible.

What channel is All Ireland football final on?

Wherever you are in the world, here's how you can follow the All-Ireland football final with RTÉ Sport on Sunday. On TV with RTÉ television, online via RTÉ Player, worldwide with GAAGO, on your mobile device with RTÉ News Now and via shortwave to Africa with RTÉ Radio, there are no shortage of ways to access the game.

Is All Ireland hurling final on Sky?

The 2019 All Ireland Hurling Championship final will be shown live by both RTE in Ireland and Sky Sports in Ireland and the UK this weekend. You can also catch highlights of this match as well as live coverage from the winning team's hotel on the Sunday Game highlights show at 9.30 pm on RTE 2.

Where can I watch Champions League in Ireland?

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