Almost 1,000 of the best rowers in the world with compete over eight days of racing this month. It's the World Rowing Championships, and that means fans from all over the world will be looking for the best ways to watch all the action from Belgrade. This is where we can help.
If you're interested in wanting the 2023 World Rowing Championships for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.
What is the World Rowing Championships?
The World Rowing Championships is an annual international rowing regatta organised by the International Rowing Federation. It is a week-long event held in non-Olympic years, and is widely considered the highlight of the international rowing calendar.
When is the World Rowing Championships 2023?
The 2023 World Rowing Championships are being held from Sept. 3 to Sept. 10 in Belgrade, Serbia. Olympic or Paralympic qualification is also on the line in this year's competition.
The full schedule of the event can be found here.
How to watch the World Rowing Championships for free
The seriously good news for rowing fans everywhere is that live video streaming will be available on the World Rowing website for all eight days of competition. The only thing to note is that World Rowing states that "local restrictions apply," which implies that not everyone will have access to these free streams. If you do, great. If you don't, you can use a VPN to secure access.
If World Rowing Championships livestreams are not available in your location due to geographical restrictions, you will need to use a VPN to bypass these blockades. VPNs can hide your real IP address and connect you to a secure server in another location, meaning you can watch the 2023 World Rowing Championships from anywhere in the world:
Sign up for a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)
Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)
Open up the app and connect to a server in a location that supports access to World Rowing Championships livestreams
Watch the 2023 World Rowing Championships from anywhere in the world
The best VPNs for streaming sport are not free, but most do offer free trials or money-back guarantees. By making the most of these offers, you can secure access to the World Rowing website without fully committing with your cash. This obviously isn't a long-term solution, but it does mean you can watch the World Rowing Championships without actually spending anything.
What is the best VPN for streaming?
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Watch the 2023 World Rowing Championships for free from anywhere in the world.
