October brings a new lineup of exciting sports to stream! With ExpressVPN, you can ensure your streaming experience is secure and free from network throttling. So, sit back, crack open a cold one, and get ready to discover the best live sports events to stream in October 2024.
Live sports to stream in October 2024
This month, we’ve got the European Open tennis tournament, cycling’s Tour of Lombardy, big NFL matchups, the return of the NBA, and so much more!
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NFL
Dates: October 1-25
Where: NFL Game Pass International (Worldwide), YouTube TV and DirecTV Stream (U.S.), and more
The New Orleans Saints visit Arrowhead Stadium to face the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 5 of the NFL 2024 season. Can Derek Carr unpick the Chiefs’ defense, or will Patrick Mahomes secure a home victory? Then Geno Smith and the Seahawks will host division rivals the 49ers on Thursday night to open Week 6. London then hosts the New England Patriots vs. Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 7 (Oct 20). Check out our NFL hub for all the info you need to live stream the games in your country!
MLB
Dates: October 1-31
Where: MLB.TV International (Worldwide), YouTube TV and Fubo (U.S.), and more
The MLB postseason is on the way as October rolls around! Could we see an Aaron Judge vs. Shohei Ohtani matchup in the World Series? Yankees vs. Dodgers would be an all-timer pitting two historic franchises against one another. But first, 10 other teams will be vying for their chance to return to the Fall Classic.
Cricket
England Tour of Pakistan 2024
Dates: October 7–28
Where: NOW and Sky Sports (UK), Sling TV (U.S.), and more
England’s aggressive brand of red-ball cricket lands in Pakistan for a much-anticipated three-Test tour this month. The series starts in Multan on October 7, followed by the 2nd Test on October 15, and culminates in Rawalpindi with the 3rd Test (October 24 onwards). The home side will be desperate to recapture their form following a disastrous series against Bangladesh.
Basketball
NBA
Dates: October 7 onwards
Where to watch: NBA League Pass (Worldwide), YouTube TV (U.S.), Sling TV (U.S.), and more
The NBA is back this month! Pre-season games start October 7, showcasing new lineups and renewed championship ambitions. Thirty-nine-year-old LeBron James suits up for season #22 (alongside eldest son, Bronny, who was drafted in the offseason), hoping to have a crack at another title, while Jayson Tatum’s Boston Celtic will be fired up and defend their title. Can Klay rediscover his magic in a new role in Dallas? Will the return of Ja Morant disrupt the Western Conference? Check out our NBA hub for all the ways to watch in your country and follow the action!
Cycling
Tour of Lombardy
Dates: October 12
Where to watch: Free on RaiPlay (Italy). Fans in Europe can stream on Discovery+
Riders will tackle majestic climbs such as Ghisallo, Colma di Sormano, and San Fermo della Battaglia during the Tour of Lombardy (Oct 12). Can Tadej Pogačar make it four wins in a row at the Classic of the Falling Leaves?
Tennis
European Open
Dates: October 13–20
Where to watch: Tennis Channel (U.S.), TSN+ (Canada), and more
Stefanos Tsitsipas and Felix Auger-Aliassime lead the field in the 2024 European Open in Belgium. Don’t miss tennis’s top stars battling it out in Antwerp.
Almaty Open
Dates: October 14–20
Where to watch: Tennis Channel (U.S.), TSN+ (Canada), and more
Don’t miss the Almaty Open (formerly known as the Astana Open), an ATP 250 Tournament held in Kazakhstan’s biggest city. It features up-and-comers and pros alike.
Rolex Paris Masters
Dates: October 26–3 November 3
The Rolex Paris Masters has become one of the biggest draws on the men’s tour after the Grand Slams. Stream all the action held at the Paris La Défense Arena live to see who will be crowned champion.
Soccer
Premier League
Dates: October 20 and 27
Where to watch: Discovery+ and NOW (UK), Fubo (Canada), and more
Anfield will be buzzing as Liverpool takes on Chelsea in a clash of two of the English Premier League’s top attacking sides (Oct 20). Arne Slot’s team then travels to London to face Arsenal in what is set to be a top battle at the Emirates (Oct 27). Can Arsenal’s defense withstand Liverpool’s red-hot attack?
UEFA Champions League
Date: October 22
Where to watch: Fubo (U.S.), Stan Sport (Australia), and more
Matchday 3 of the UEFA Champions League’s intriguing new league format serves up a fusion of Spain and Germany’s best as Real Madrid vs. Dortmund (Oct 22), and Barcelona vs. Bayern Munich (Oct 23) all take place midweek.
Carabao Cup (EFL Cup)
Date: October 29
Where to watch: ITVX (free in the UK)
The fourth round of the Carabao Cup (EFL Cup) has drawn two blockbuster clashes in Spurs vs. Manchester City and Manchester United vs. Leicester (both Oct 29). Which teams will emerge into the quarter-finals?
Serie A
When: October 27 and 29
Where to watch: Paramount Plus, Fubo, DirecTV Stream (U.S.), and more
As Halloween approaches, Serie A fans can prepare for a spine-chilling showdown at San Siro as Inter Milan and Juventus face off on Oct 27. Meanwhile, AC Milan aims to conjure up some magic when Napoli visits on Oct 29.
Formula 1
United States Grand Prix
Dates: October 18–20
Where to watch: RTBF (free in Belgium), ServusTV (free in Austria), NOW (UK), and more
F1 careens into its final run of races, starting this month with the United States Grand Prix. Could Singapore GP winner Lando Norris continue his red-hot form streak at Circuit of The Americas, or will Max Verstappen find a way to win a fourth consecutive United States GP and keep pressure on his championship rival?
Mexico Grand Prix
Dates: October 25–27
Where to watch: RTBF (free in Belgium), ORF (free in Austria), NOW (UK), and more
Next on the calendar is the Mexican GP, where the drivers must conquer 71 laps of the 4.304-kilometer Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez in Mexico City. In a season full of surprises, will Verstappen or Norris be able to gain an edge?
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