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Mashable - Sun, 06/01/2025 - 06:00

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NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for June 1, 2025

Mashable - Sun, 06/01/2025 - 04:00

Connections: Sports Edition is a new version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans.

Like the original Connections, the game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.

If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the end of this article for the latest Connections solution. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.

SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable What is Connections Sports Edition?

The NYT's latest daily word game has launched in association with The Athletic, the New York Times property that provides the publication's sports coverage. Connections can be played on both web browsers and mobile devices and require players to group four words that share something in common.

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Each puzzle features 16 words and each grouping of words is split into four categories. These sets could comprise of anything from book titles, software, country names, etc. Even though multiple words will seem like they fit together, there's only one correct answer.

If a player gets all four words in a set correct, those words are removed from the board. Guess wrong and it counts as a mistake—players get up to four mistakes until the game ends.

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Players can also rearrange and shuffle the board to make spotting connections easier. Additionally, each group is color-coded with yellow being the easiest, followed by green, blue, and purple. Like Wordle, you can share the results with your friends on social media.

Here's a hint for today's Connections Sports Edition categories

Want a hint about the categories without being told the categories? Then give these a try:

  • Yellow: Loser

  • Green: Places where it means more

  • Blue: Teams with a red bird mascot

  • Purple: Sports movies

Featured Video For You Connections: How to play and how to win Here are today's Connections Sports Edition categories

Need a little extra help? Today's connections fall into the following categories:

  • Yellow: Not Winning

  • Green: SEC schools

  • Blue: Cardinals

  • Purple: Last Words of Football Movie Titles

Looking for Wordle today? Here's the answer to today's Wordle.

Ready for the answers? This is your last chance to turn back and solve today's puzzle before we reveal the solutions.

Drumroll, please!

The solution to today's Connections Sports Edition #251 is...

What is the answer to Connections Sports Edition today
  • Not Winning - BEHIND, DOWN, LOSING, TRAILING

  • SEC schools - GEORGIA, KENTUCKY, TENNESSEE, VANDERBILT

  • Cardinals - ARIZONA, BALL STATE, LOUISVILLE, ST. LOUIS

  • Last Words of Football Movie Titles- BLUES, LIGHTS, TITANS, YARD

Don't feel down if you didn't manage to guess it this time. There will be new Connections for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we'll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.

Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today's Strands.

If you're looking for more puzzles, Mashable's got games now! Check out our games hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.

Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to today's Connections.

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Wordle today: Answer, hints for June 1, 2025

Mashable - Sun, 06/01/2025 - 04:00

Oh hey there! If you're here, it must be time for Wordle. As always, we're serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today's answer.

If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.

SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable SEE ALSO: NYT Connections today: Hints and answers for June 1 Where did Wordle come from?

Originally created by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner, Wordle rapidly spread to become an international phenomenon, with thousands of people around the globe playing every day. Alternate Wordle versions created by fans also sprang up, including battle royale Squabble, music identification game Heardle, and variations like Dordle and Quordle that make you guess multiple words at once

Wordle eventually became so popular that it was purchased by the New York Times, and TikTok creators even livestream themselves playing.

What's the best Wordle starting word?

The best Wordle starting word is the one that speaks to you. But if you prefer to be strategic in your approach, we have a few ideas to help you pick a word that might help you find the solution faster. One tip is to select a word that includes at least two different vowels, plus some common consonants like S, T, R, or N.

What happened to the Wordle archive?

The entire archive of past Wordle puzzles was originally available for anyone to enjoy whenever they felt like it, but it was later taken down, with the website's creator stating it was done at the request of the New York Times. However, the New York Times then rolled out its own Wordle Archive, available only to NYT Games subscribers.

Is Wordle getting harder?

It might feel like Wordle is getting harder, but it actually isn't any more difficult than when it first began. You can turn on Wordle's Hard Mode if you're after more of a challenge, though.

SEE ALSO: NYT's The Mini crossword answers for June 1, 2025 Here's a subtle hint for today's Wordle answer:

Rugged.

Does today's Wordle answer have a double letter?

There are no recurring letters.

Today's Wordle is a 5-letter word that starts with...

Today's Wordle starts with the letter R.

SEE ALSO: Wordle-obsessed? These are the best word games to play IRL. The Wordle answer today is...

Get your last guesses in now, because it's your final chance to solve today's Wordle before we reveal the solution.

Drumroll please!

The solution to today's Wordle is...

ROUGH.

Don't feel down if you didn't manage to guess it this time. There will be a new Wordle for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we'll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.

Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today's Strands.

SEE ALSO: NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for June 1

Reporting by Chance Townsend, Caitlin Welsh, Sam Haysom, Amanda Yeo, Shannon Connellan, Cecily Mauran, Mike Pearl, and Adam Rosenberg contributed to this article.

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Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to today's Wordle.

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NYT Strands hints, answers for June 1

Mashable - Sun, 06/01/2025 - 04:00

If you're reading this, you're looking for a little help playing Strands, the New York Times' elevated word-search game.

Strands requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of an answer. There's always a theme linking every solution, along with the "spangram," a special, word or phrase that sums up that day's theme, and spans the entire grid horizontally or vertically.

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By providing an opaque hint and not providing the word list, Strands creates a brain-teasing game that takes a little longer to play than its other games, like Wordle and Connections.

If you're feeling stuck or just don't have 10 or more minutes to figure out today's puzzle, we've got all the NYT Strands hints for today's puzzle you need to progress at your preferrined pace.

SEE ALSO: Wordle today: Answer, hints for June 1 SEE ALSO: NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for June 1 NYT Strands hint for today’s theme: All rise

The words are legal-related.

Today’s NYT Strands theme plainly explained

These words are common in the justice department.

NYT Strands spangram hint: Is it vertical or horizontal?

Today's NYT Strands spangram is horizontal.

NYT Strands spangram answer today

Today's spangram is Your Honor

Featured Video For You Strands 101: How to win NYT’s latest word game NYT Strands word list for June 1
  • Alibi

  • Motion

  • Bail

  • Lawyer

  • Your Honor

  • Objection

  • Courtroom

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NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for June 1, 2025

Mashable - Sun, 06/01/2025 - 04:00

Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.

If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the end of this article for today's Connections solution. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.

SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable What is Connections?

The NYT's latest daily word game has become a social media hit. The Times credits associate puzzle editor Wyna Liu with helping to create the new word game and bringing it to the publications' Games section. Connections can be played on both web browsers and mobile devices and require players to group four words that share something in common.

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Each puzzle features 16 words and each grouping of words is split into four categories. These sets could comprise of anything from book titles, software, country names, etc. Even though multiple words will seem like they fit together, there's only one correct answer.

If a player gets all four words in a set correct, those words are removed from the board. Guess wrong and it counts as a mistake—players get up to four mistakes until the game ends.

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Players can also rearrange and shuffle the board to make spotting connections easier. Additionally, each group is color-coded with yellow being the easiest, followed by green, blue, and purple. Like Wordle, you can share the results with your friends on social media.

SEE ALSO: NYT's The Mini crossword answers for June 1 Here's a hint for today's Connections categories

Want a hint about the categories without being told the categories? Then give these a try:

  • Yellow: Community business

  • Green: Sports actions

  • Blue: To secure

  • Purple: They share a second word

Featured Video For You Connections: How to play and how to win Here are today's Connections categories

Need a little extra help? Today's connections fall into the following categories:

  • Yellow: Local watering hole

  • Green: Compete in a modern pentathlon

  • Blue: Ensure, as a victory

  • Purple: ___ Fund

Looking for Wordle today? Here's the answer to today's Wordle.

Ready for the answers? This is your last chance to turn back and solve today's puzzle before we reveal the solutions.

Drumroll, please!

The solution to today's Connections #721 is...

What is the answer to Connections today
  • Local watering hole: DIVE, ESTABLISHMENT, HAUNT, JOINT

  • Compete in a modern pentathlon: FENCE, RIDE, SHOOT, SWIM

  • Ensure, as a victory: CINCH, GUARANTEE, ICE, LOCK

  • ___ Fund: HEDGE, MUTUAL, SLUSH, TRUST

Don't feel down if you didn't manage to guess it this time. There will be new Connections for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we'll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.

SEE ALSO: NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for June 1

Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today's Strands.

If you're looking for more puzzles, Mashable's got games now! Check out our games hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.

Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to today's Connections.

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Hurdle hints and answers for June 1, 2025

Mashable - Sun, 06/01/2025 - 04:00

If you like playing daily word games like Wordle, then Hurdle is a great game to add to your routine.

There are five rounds to the game. The first round sees you trying to guess the word, with correct, misplaced, and incorrect letters shown in each guess. If you guess the correct answer, it'll take you to the next hurdle, providing the answer to the last hurdle as your first guess. This can give you several clues or none, depending on the words. For the final hurdle, every correct answer from previous hurdles is shown, with correct and misplaced letters clearly shown.

An important note is that the number of times a letter is highlighted from previous guesses does necessarily indicate the number of times that letter appears in the final hurdle.

If you find yourself stuck at any step of today's Hurdle, don't worry! We have you covered.

SEE ALSO: Hurdle: Everything you need to know to find the answers Hurdle Word 1 hint

One of the five senses.

SEE ALSO: Apple’s new M3 MacBook Air is $300 off at Amazon. And yes, I’m tempted. Hurdle Word 1 answer

SIGHT

Hurdle Word 2 hint

A Hawaiian greeting.

SEE ALSO: Wordle today: Answer, hints for June 1, 2025 Hurdle Word 2 Answer

ALOHA

Hurdle Word 3 hint

A creature that lives under a bridge.

SEE ALSO: NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for June 1 SEE ALSO: NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for June 1, 2025 Hurdle Word 3 answer

TROLL

Hurdle Word 4 hint

Slippery.

SEE ALSO: NYT Strands hints, answers for June 1 Hurdle Word 4 answer

SLIMY

Final Hurdle hint

A wooden storage box.

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CHEST

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How to Fix Slow SD Card Downloads on SteamOS

How-To Geek - Sun, 06/01/2025 - 00:00

If you have a Steam Deck, or you've installed SteamOS on another brand of handheld like the Lenovo Legion Go or ASUS ROG Ally, you might have encountered an issue where game downloads to your SD card are painfully slow. Like pre-broadband slow. So what gives?

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How To Run Unofficial PC Ports on Your Linux Gaming Handheld (Legally)

How-To Geek - Sat, 05/31/2025 - 23:15

You might think those little Linux emulation handhelds are limited to playing SNES and PS1 games, but you can effectively turn them into a tiny (and very limited) Steam Deck using PC Ports.

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7 Astronomy Apps That Let You Stargaze Without a Telescope

How-To Geek - Sat, 05/31/2025 - 22:45

You don’t need a telescope to enjoy the night sky—not when your phone can show exactly what’s overhead. With the right app, just point your device at a patch of stars and get names instantly, or track celestial objects as they move across the heavens in real time.

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How to Build a Custom Mechanical Keyboard

How-To Geek - Sat, 05/31/2025 - 22:30

Not long ago, your only mechanical keyboard options were cheap no-name brands, overpriced gaming boards, or ultra-expensive enthusiast kits. Fortunately, keyboards have undergone a renaissance. You can now build a custom board with full control over every detail—here's how.

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The Luxury Car With the Best Resale Value in 2025

How-To Geek - Sat, 05/31/2025 - 22:15

Luxury cars are often seen as poor investments, with many losing a large chunk of their value within just a few years. But not all high-end vehicles follow that trend. Some models buck depreciation norms by holding onto their value remarkably well, even outperforming more mainstream rivals.

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NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for May 31, 2025

Mashable - Sat, 05/31/2025 - 21:49

Connections: Sports Edition is a new version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans.

Like the original Connections, the game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.

If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the end of this article for the latest Connections solution. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.

SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable What is Connections Sports Edition?

The NYT's latest daily word game has launched in association with The Athletic, the New York Times property that provides the publication's sports coverage. Connections can be played on both web browsers and mobile devices and require players to group four words that share something in common.

This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.

Each puzzle features 16 words and each grouping of words is split into four categories. These sets could comprise of anything from book titles, software, country names, etc. Even though multiple words will seem like they fit together, there's only one correct answer.

If a player gets all four words in a set correct, those words are removed from the board. Guess wrong and it counts as a mistake—players get up to four mistakes until the game ends.

This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.

Players can also rearrange and shuffle the board to make spotting connections easier. Additionally, each group is color-coded with yellow being the easiest, followed by green, blue, and purple. Like Wordle, you can share the results with your friends on social media.

Here's a hint for today's Connections Sports Edition categories

Want a hint about the categories without being told the categories? Then give these a try:

  • Yellow: Performed in a gym

  • Green: To put in great effort

  • Blue: Found in a catcher's mitt

  • Purple: They share the first word in popular terms

Featured Video For You Connections: How to play and how to win Here are today's Connections Sports Edition categories

Need a little extra help? Today's connections fall into the following categories:

  • Yellow: Exercises, in singular form

  • Green: Work hard

  • Blue: Materials in a baseball

  • Purple: Grand ___

Looking for Wordle today? Here's the answer to today's Wordle.

Ready for the answers? This is your last chance to turn back and solve today's puzzle before we reveal the solutions.

Drumroll, please!

The solution to today's Connections Sports Edition #250 is...

What is the answer to Connections Sports Edition today
  • Exercises, in singular form - CRUNCH, PLANK, SITUP, SQUAT

  • Work hard - GRIND, LABOR, STRAIN, TOIL

  • Materials in a baseball - CORK, LEATHER, RUBBER, TOIL

  • Grand ___ - CANYON, PRIX, SLAM, STAND

Don't feel down if you didn't manage to guess it this time. There will be new Connections for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we'll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.

Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today's Strands.

If you're looking for more puzzles, Mashable's got games now! Check out our games hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.

Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to today's Connections.

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7 Google Tasks Tips You Need to Know

How-To Geek - Sat, 05/31/2025 - 21:30

Google Tasks isn't just a basic checklist app; it's a powerful, intuitive, and seamlessly integrated solution designed to bring order to your digital chaos. You can easily transform your fleeting thoughts, urgent emails, and important chat messages into actionable steps that you can track, prioritize, and complete.

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How to watch Indiana Pacers vs. New York Knicks (Game 6) online for free

Mashable - Sat, 05/31/2025 - 21:23

TL;DR: Live stream Indiana Pacers vs. New York Knicks (Game 6) in the 2025 NBA playoffs for free on YouTube. Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

The 2025 NBA playoffs continue with an absolutely huge game between the Indiana Pacers and New York Knicks.

The Pacers will be looking to finish the job in front of their own fans and secure a place in the NBA finals against Oklahoma City Thunder. It's win or bust for the Knicks. Can they force a Game 7 back at Madison Square Garden? You can follow all the action without spending anything.

If you want to watch Indiana Pacers vs. New York Knicks (Game 6) in the 2025 NBA playoffs for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is Indiana Pacers vs. New York Knicks (Game 6)?

Indiana Pacers vs. New York Knicks (Game 6) starts at 8 p.m. ET on May 31. This game takes place at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

How to watch Indiana Pacers vs. New York Knicks (Game 6) for free

Indiana Pacers vs. New York Knicks (Game 6) in the 2025 NBA playoffs is available to live stream for free on YouTube..

This free live stream is geo-restricted to India, but anyone can access with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in India, meaning you can access this free live stream from anywhere in the world.

Stream the NBA for free by following these simple steps:

  1. Sign up for a VPN (like ExpressVPN)

  2. Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)

  3. Open up the app and connect to a server in India

  4. Visit YouTube.

  5. Watch Indiana Pacers vs. New York Knicks (Game 6) for free

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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but they do tend to offer money-back guarantees or free trials. By leveraging these offers, you can watch NBA live streams without actually spending anything. This clearly isn't a long-term solution, but it does mean you can watch select games from the NBA playoffs before recovering your investment.

What is the best VPN for YouTube?

ExpressVPN is the best service for accessing free live streams on platforms like YouTube., for a number of reasons:

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A two-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $139 and includes an extra four months for free — 61% off for a limited time. This plan also includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee. Alternatively, you can get a one-month subscription for just $12.95 (with money-back guarantee).

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10 Games That Punish Completionists

How-To Geek - Sat, 05/31/2025 - 21:16

All people have a little of that completionist streak in us, which is why games have things like trophies, collectibles, and checklists you can tick off. For some people, however, that urge borders on an obsession. They need to find every secret, see all the content in a video game, and get those platinum trophies or maximum gamerscore rewards.

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These Gadgets Are Essential for Working While Traveling

How-To Geek - Sat, 05/31/2025 - 21:01

Don't make working on the go more painful than it needs to be. Pack these tech gadgets!

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Gemini now autogenerates summaries for long Gmail threads

Mashable - Sat, 05/31/2025 - 20:43

Google's AI Gemini will now automatically summarize long email threads for some users, the company said in a blog post.

SEE ALSO: Gmail search just got a lot smarter, thanks to AI

Previously, users had to tap "Summarize this email" for Gemini to generate key points. Now, if users have smart features in Gmail, Chat, Meet, and Workspace turned on, they'll automatically appear "where a summary will be helpful," like with long threads or exchanges with several replies. For now, this feature is only available in English.

Gemini's summary cards for Gmail. Credit: Google

If you're using Gmail with an Admin, like a company or school, then the Admin can turn these smart settings on or off. According to Google's help page, these features are off by default in Europe and Japan.

This is the continuation of Google infusing AI into every product, including Gmail and now Chrome. At its annual I/O event earlier this month, Google announced more AI features coming to Gmail, including smart replies and meeting scheduling.

If AI has popped up in your Google email and you want to get rid of it, here's a guide on how to turn off Gemini in Gmail.

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How to Play Classic Arcade Games in Your Browser

How-To Geek - Sat, 05/31/2025 - 20:30

Want to revisit the golden days of coin-operated arcade games? You can do it directly in your web browser without downloading anything. Just load up a gaming website, click play, and you can enjoy classics like Space Invaders, Sonic, or Street Fighter instantly.

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Top SUVs With the Best Towing Capacity for Heavy Loads in 2025

How-To Geek - Sat, 05/31/2025 - 20:16

When it comes to towing heavy loads, not every SUV is up to the task. Whether you're hauling a camper, a boat, or work equipment, you need a vehicle that combines raw power with dependable towing features. Fortunately, several modern SUVs deliver impressive towing capacity without sacrificing comfort or safety.

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How to watch the Champions League online for free

Mashable - Sat, 05/31/2025 - 19:39

TL;DR: Live stream the 2024-25 Champions League for free from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

The top club competition in the world of football has to be the Champions League. There is nothing else that brings the very best teams in the world together in a battle for footballing immortality. Sure, winning your domestic league is great. But winning the Champions League is on another level.

If you want to watch the 2024-25 Champions League for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

What is the Champions League?

The Champions League is an annual club football competition organised by UEFA and contested by top-division European clubs. This year's tournament begins with a 36-team round robin group stage to determine which sides qualify for the double-legged knockout rounds, followed by a single leg final.

SEE ALSO: How to watch the 2024-25 Europa League online for free

The defending champions are Real Madrid.

When is the 2024-25 Champions League?

The 2024-25 Champions League is the 70th edition of the competition (and the 33rd since it was renamed the Champions League). This season's tournament runs from July 9 to 31 May.

How to watch the 2024-25 Champions League for free

It is possible to live stream the 2024-25 Champions League for free on the following streaming platforms:

  • Belgium — RTL play (select fixtures)

  • Ireland — RTÉ Player (select fixtures including the final)

  • Luxembourg — RTL ZWEE (select fixtures)

  • Turkey — Tabii (select fixtures including the final)

  • UK — Prime Video (select fixtures including semi finals with 30-day free trial)

These free streaming platforms are geo-restricted, but anyone can bypass these restrictions with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure servers in other countries, meaning you can unblock free live streams of the Champions League from anywhere in the world.

Access free live streams of the 2024-25 Champions League by following these simple steps:

  1. Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)

  2. Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)

  3. Open up the app and connect to a server in a location with free coverage of the Champions League

  4. Visit RTL play, RTÉ Player, RTL ZWEE, Tabii, or Prime Video (free trial)

  5. Watch Champions League fixtures for free from anywhere in the world

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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but leading VPNs do tend to offer free-trial periods or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can gain access to free live streams of the 2024-25 Champions League without committing with your cash. This is obviously not a long-term solution, but it does give you time to watch select fixtures before recovering your investment.

If you want to retain permanent access to free streaming services from around the world, the fact is you'll need a subscription. Fortunately, the best VPN for streaming live sport is on sale for a limited time.

What is the best VPN for the Champions League?

ExpressVPN is the best service for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport, for a number of reasons:

  • Servers in 105 countries

  • Easy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more

  • Strict no-logging policy so your data is always secure

  • Fast connection speeds

  • Up to eight simultaneous connections

  • 30-day money-back guarantee

A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $99.95 and includes an extra three months for free — 49% off for a limited time. This plan also includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee.

Live stream the Champions League for free from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

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