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From live sport to drama series and news, Ireland’s free RTÉ Player offers tons of Gaeilge- and English-language shows on demand. ExpressVPN is the best VPN for RTÉ Player, with blazing-fast speeds and secure servers in Ireland and beyond.

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  • How to watch RTÉ Player with a VPN
  • What is RTÉ Player?
  • FAQ: VPN for RTÉ Player
  • Why streamers love ExpressVPN
  • ExpressVPN for PC, Mac, iOS, Android, and more
  • Why use ExpressVPN?
  • Try the best RTÉ Player VPN risk-free
  • How to watch RTÉ Player with a VPN
  • What is RTÉ Player?
  • FAQ: VPN for RTÉ Player
  • Why streamers love ExpressVPN
  • ExpressVPN for PC, Mac, iOS, Android, and more
  • Why use ExpressVPN?
  • Try the best RTÉ Player VPN risk-free

How to watch RTÉ Player with a VPN

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    Step 1

    Sign up for ExpressVPN and its blazing-fast service.

  • Globe showing Europe, Africa, and the Middle East.

    Step 2

    Select a secure VPN server location in Ireland.

  • Stream RTÉ Player on TV and mobile devices.

    Step 3

    Watch RTÉ Player securely, in throttle-free HD.

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What is RTÉ Player?

RTÉ Player is a free on-demand streaming service offered by Irish media broadcaster RTÉ. With over 200 hours of Irish shows and international content, viewers can watch everything from full classic series to kids’ shows, news, football, and other sports live on RTÉ Player.

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With ExpressVPN, you can securely stream RTÉ Player live from anywhere—even public Wi-Fi or your office network—in throttle-free HD, without compromising on speed or security.

ExpressVPN is optimized to work with RTÉ Player so you can enjoy online privacy and security all the time, without the VPN interfering. It should not be used as a means of copyright circumvention. We cannot see or control what you do while connected to our service, so you are responsible for complying with our Terms of Service, your content provider’s terms, and any applicable laws.

FAQ: VPN for RTÉ Player

Is RTÉ Player free to watch?

Yes. RTÉ Player is free to watch and you do not need to sign up for an account to stream its content.

Is the Champions League free to stream on RTÉ Player?

You can watch Champions League for free on RTÉ Player. The coverage includes multiple games during the knockout stages and the championship game.

Does RTÉ Player work with ExpressVPN?

Yes! ExpressVPN is optimized for RTÉ Player and many other streaming services all over the world, so you can securely watch your favorite content. ExpressVPN shields your traffic in an encrypted tunnel, resulting in a faster streaming experience if your school, office, public Wi-Fi network, or ISP engages in throttling.

Will using a VPN slow down my RTÉ Player streams?

Usually, no. While all VPNs have the potential to slow your internet connection, ExpressVPN is one of the fastest, so users rarely notice a difference. In some cases, using a VPN to stream RTÉ Player may actually improve your video quality, especially if your ISP has been throttling bandwidth on streaming services.

What devices can I watch RTÉ Player on?

RTÉ Player is available on a wide range of devices, including:

  • Smartphones and tablets, including iOS and Android

  • Computers, including Mac, Windows, and Linux

  • Select smart TV systems, including Android TV, Apple TV, and Samsung Smart TV

ExpressVPN has easy-to-use apps for many of these devices. But even if your device cannot install ExpressVPN directly, you can still enjoy full VPN benefits by connecting it to a router running ExpressVPN.

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