Norway host Portugal in the next round of UEFA Nations League fixtures, and the clash at Ullevaal Stadion carries real weight for two of Europe’s biggest stars. Erling Haaland goes up against Ronaldo’s side, and the match kicks off at 2.45 p.m. ET on Sept. 27.
The game is available to live stream for free on RTP, the Portuguese national broadcaster. That sounds simple until you realise RTP is geo-restricted to Portugal. So the advice comes with a twist: use a VPN to watch it from anywhere in the world.
The Match at a Glance
Norway and Portugal both secured wins in their opening games of this Nations League campaign. Now they meet at Ullevaal Stadion, where the stakes are high for both teams.
Haaland has become one of the most talked-about forwards in world football. Ronaldo remains one of the game’s most recognisable names. The meeting of the two clubs brings together two of Europe’s most recognisable stars.
The match starts at 2.45 p.m. ET on Sept. 27.
How to Watch Norway vs. Portugal for Free
RTP broadcasts the game, but it is blocked outside Portugal. The workaround is a VPN, a tool that hides your real digital location and connects you to a secure server in Portugal.
The recommended route is simple:
- Sign up for a streaming-friendly VPN (ExpressVPN is named as the top pick)
- Download the app to your device of choice
- Open the app and connect to a server in Portugal
- Visit RTP
- Watch the match for free from anywhere in the world
Why the VPN Route Works
VPNs are not free, but they often come with generous money-back guarantees. That means you can watch the fixture without committing cash, though the approach is not a long-term strategy.
The logic is straightforward: pay a small amount, use the service to stream the game, and cancel within the guarantee window. The deal is described as a way to stream the fixture before recovering your investment.
The Best VPN for RTP
ExpressVPN is the top pick for bypassing geo-restrictions on RTP. The source lists several reasons why it stands out:
- Servers in 105 countries, including Portugal
- An easy-to-use app available on all major devices, including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more
- A strict no-logging policy so your data is secure
- Fast connection speeds free from throttling
- Up to 10 simultaneous connections
- A 30-day money-back guarantee
The deal on offer is a two-year subscription for $68.40, which includes an extra four months for free — 81% off for a limited time. That plan also includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup.
There is also a one-month plan for just $12.99.
What Else Is on Offer
The article mentions several other streaming services, each flagged for a different audience:
| Service | Label |
|---|---|
| HBO Max | top pick for premium content |
| Disney+ | best for families |
| Hulu | popular choice for originals |
| Peacock | low-cost choice for live sport |
These services are listed as alternatives for other viewing habits, not as routes to this particular game.
The Pitch Dressed as Guidance
The setup is a familiar loop: you need a paid subscription to watch a free broadcast. The reader gets told how to avoid paying, then offered a product that costs money.
It is a circular loop dressed as advice. The reader gets told how to avoid paying, then offered a product that costs money.
Who Wrote This
Joseph Green is the Global Shopping Editor for Mashable, where he covers VPNs, headphones, fitness gear, dating sites, streaming, and shopping events like Black Friday and Prime Day. He is also Executive Editor of Mashable’s sister site, AskMen.
The Verdict on the Deal
The advice works as advertised for anyone who wants to see the match without leaving Portugal. If you are outside Portugal and want to see Haaland and Ronaldo face off, a VPN is the recommended method.
Whether the ExpressVPN deal is worth it depends on your timeline. The 30-day money-back guarantee means you can test it without risk, but the two-year commitment is a bigger ask. The one-month plan at $12.99 is the cheaper entry point if you only want to cover this fixture.
The pitch is honest about its limits: it tells you the game is free to watch, then points you toward the subscription that unlocks it. It is a pitch dressed as guidance, and it knows it.
For anyone who wants to see Haaland and Ronaldo face off, the subscription route is the recommended method. Just be ready for the irony of paying to watch something that is free to start with.
Source material: “How to watch Norway vs. Portugal online for free,” Mashable.
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