Unblock sports streams with SmartDNS Proxy

1. Start your free trial

First, sign up for a free trial of SmartDNS Proxy. The trial lasts 14 days. There’s no credit card needed. Keep your account page open — you’ll use it to activate your connection after setup.

2. Set up your device

You can start on a laptop or set up your router so the devices on your home Wi-Fi use SmartDNS. The official guides walk you through the settings with screenshots.

1. Open the setup guide for your computer, TV, streaming device or router.
2. Save your existing DNS settings, then enter the DNS addresses shown in the guide.
3. Save the changes and restart the device if the guide asks you to.
4. Go back to your SmartDNS account and activate your current IP address.

3. Pick your streaming service

In your SmartDNS account, open the Regions area and follow the instructions for the service you want. Use Australia for Stan, the UK for NOW or ITVX, and the US for ESPN or Willow where the service settings offer that choice.

After signing up, use the service directory in SmartDNS Proxy to find the instructions for your stream.

4. Open the stream and enjoy

Now head to the streaming service and sign in. On Stan, add Sport to your base plan and open Rugby, Football or Tennis. On NOW, choose Sports and open the live channel. On ESPN, choose the plan for the coverage you want.

The SmartDNS trial covers the unblocking service. A paid streaming subscription, such as Stan Sport or ESPN Unlimited, is bought separately. Free broadcasters may just ask you to create an account.

Still getting a location message?

Open your SmartDNS account and activate your IP again — it can change when your router reconnects. Restart the streaming app or browser afterwards. Also make sure the device is on the Wi-Fi connection you set up, rather than mobile data.

If it’s still stuck, use SmartDNS live support. Tell them which service and device you’re using, and send the error message. They can help you with the right settings for that stream.