Sunderland face AZ Alkmaar in the Europa League on Wednesday, and fans outside Brazil can watch the match for free — if they pay for a subscription first. The catch: the stream comes from CazéTV, which is locked to Brazil, and a VPN is required to break that lock.
Match Details
Sunderland host AZ Alkmaar at the Stadium of Light on Wednesday, with kickoff at 3 p.m. ET. The game starts Sunderland’s campaign in Europe’s second-tier competition.
The Free Stream
CazéTV carries the match for free, but the service is only available in Brazil. That means viewers outside the country need a workaround.
What a VPN Does
A virtual private network, or VPN, hides a user’s real IP address — their digital location. Connecting to a server in Brazil through a VPN lets a viewer pretend to be in Brazil, which unlocks the stream.
The process is simple:
- Sign up for a streaming-friendly VPN.
- Download the app to your device.
- Connect to a server in Brazil.
- Visit CazéTV and watch the match.
Best VPN for Streaming
ExpressVPN is the recommended option. It has servers in 105 countries, including Brazil, and its app works on iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac and more. The company promises no logging of user data, fast speeds without throttling, and up to 10 simultaneous connections.
A two-year plan runs $68.40, which includes an extra four months for free — an 81% discount. The deal also throws in a year of free unlimited cloud backup. A one-month plan costs $12.99.
Why Pay to Watch for Free?
The arrangement asks viewers to buy a subscription to watch a free match. The article itself admits the method — paying for a subscription to watch a free match.
Money-Back Guarantee
Both plans come with a 30-day money-back guarantee, which makes the commitment smaller. That window covers the Europa League fixture plus any Premier League action.
The Verdict
The setup works, but it is not the cleanest path. For viewers who want to watch the match without a subscription fee, the money-back guarantee offers a way out — return the subscription within 30 days and get the full refund.
Still, for those willing to jump through the hoops, the match is free to watch. Just remember that the free part depends on paying for a subscription first.
Key Facts Box
- Kickoff: 3 p.m. ET, Wednesday
- Venue: Stadium of Light
- Stream: CazéTV, free with VPN
- VPN plan: Two years for $68.40, 81% off
- One-month plan: $12.99
Comparison Table
| Feature | ExpressVPN | Other VPNs |
|---|---|---|
| Servers | 105+ countries, including Brazil | Varies |
| App | iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac | Varies |
| Logging | Strict no-logging policy | Varies |
| Speed | Fast, no throttling | Varies |
| Connections | Up to 10 simultaneous | Varies |
| Price | $68.40 (two years) | Varies |
The setup is functional, if not elegant. Pay for a subscription, watch free within the 30-day window, then return it if desired. That is the route the article points to, and it is the one readers will likely follow if they want the match without a subscription fee.
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