Live streaming

Here, we’ll give you a guide on how to be able to watch sports live streams without spending a single pound! Most bookies does offer the option to live stream different sports games nowadays. If you are a member to one of the sites that has this option, you can simply log onto your account and watch games and interesting events live on their website – for free!

All it takes from you is to create an account to a bookmaker that offers live streaming.This will give you the possibility to see all the games you want to – live and completely legal.

Where to watch free live streams

In order to make things easier for you, we have created a list with the bookmakers that offer live streaming to their members. They all broadcast different leagues and sports for you to enjoy – such as cricket, golf, tennis and football. These are the bookies that are connected to the Oddsexpert live streaming:

How does it work?

Streaming – surely you have encountered the term before. But just to freshen up your memory, this is a quick guide to how live streaming works!

Live streams is basically sound- and video broadcasts over the internet. As the standard internet connections has gotten faster over the last couple of years, these kinds of broadcasts has gotten more common. In order to see the live streams that a bookie offers, you will first of all have to sign up to their site. The terms that the live streams comes with does however vary between the betting sites. Some bookies requires you to be an active player in order to use the streaming services, and some only needs you to be a registered member. Make sure to look up the rules on the site you’re a member at! Some common rules that may apply is:

  • You need to have a positive balance on your account
  • You need to have wagered a certain amount of money within 24 hours of the game’s start
  • You need to have wagered a certain amount of money on a certain market before the game’s start

Live streaming on your phone

At a number of different bookie sites, you will have the option to watch live streams in your mobile device. In order to use this possibility, you will probably have to download the site’s app on your phone or tablet.

If you have an iOS unit, an iPhone or iPad, you’ll download the bookmaker’s app from Appstore. If your mobile device is an Android, you’ll usuallya have to download the app directly from the bookmaker’s site. As soon as you have downloaded the app and fulfilled the terms you’ll be able to watch the live streams on your mobile device!
With the bookmaker’s app installed on your phone or tablet, you’ll be able to watch live streams at any time – no matter where you are. There is almost always an ongoing stream available, so you are very likely to find something to watch at any time.

Technical demands

In order to use streaming services – your computer, tablet or smartphone will have to fulfill some basic demands. This is a list of what your device will need in order to be compatible with live streaming from a bookie:

  • Internet connection: You will simply have to be connected to the internet one way or another. In order for the stream to work in the best way, your connection will need to have a high standars. Usually a speed of 1MB or more is recommended.
  • Adobe Flash Player: Make sure that you have the latest version of Adobe Flash Player installed on your device. If you don’t have it already – you can simply download and install the program for free!
  • Updated browser: Use any of the browsers that are recommended by the bookmaker’s site, and make sure that you’re using the latest version of it. Usually Chrome, Firefox or Safari is recommended for live streaming.
  • Javascript: Some streams requires you to have java installed on your phone in order for it to work
  • Compatible device: Your device will have to fulfill some performance demands in order for live streaming to work properly. The operative system can’t be outdated, and the processor must keep a certain standard. Usually, this is not a problem though – as long as you don’t have an ancient phone or computer.

Live streams sport from the biggest leagues in your phone

Sports and leagues to watch

The streams that you’ll find on the gambling sites will broadcast everything from football to dart, so chances are that you’ll be able to watch your favorite sports for free! The range of the streams will vary between the different sites though, so having a look at the streams at a few different bookmakers might be a good idea. Then you can find which site has the streaming range that suits you the best. Streams of football, ice hockey and tennis is usually available on all sites.

These are some of the sports and leagues you might find live streams of on the different betting sites:

Please note that this is only a selection of the sports and events that are available for streaming at the different betting sites. Also, keep in mind that the sports being offered is always growing and changing. Head over to our TV-guide in order to find out what is being broadcasted at the moment, and what is coming in the next 14 days!

Broadcasts from popular leagues

As you saw in the list above, there are plenty of popular leagues in both football and ice hockey available to stream. This means that you can follow leagues such as Premier League, NHL and Champions League on the betting sites – all for free!

If you’re a tennis fan, you do have the opportunity to watch both the WPT and the ATP tour. If you’re more into basketball, you’re able to follow the NBA through live streams. It’s all available, for free, if you sign up to a betting site that’s investing in live streaming.

The advantages of live streaming

There are quite a few advantages of being able to watch live streamed sports online. The biggest one being that you can watch different sports events in high quality for free. You won’t have to go searching shady streaming sites online, and you will be able to watch your games regardless of where you are.

Another advantage with streaming for free at the betting sites is that you’re able to place bets on the games as you watch them! You’re usually able to see the live odds for the game on the screen as you watch. If you only watch live games every now and then, live streams on a betting site is a great option for you. That way, you won’t have to sign am expensive deal with a streaming site. Most of those streaming sites has a high monthly rate, which the two or three games you watch might not be worth.

The wide range of games available is also a good thing about live streaming. It gives you the chance to keep up with leagues and sports you might not had been able to watch otherwise.

The disadvantages of live streaming

The disadvantages are few – but they are important to keep in mind. First of all, you will have to create an account – and some people doesn’t really want to have multiple accounts online. The best advice we can give you if that’s the case is to find the betting site with the sports range most fitting for your taste. Signing up to one betting site is worth the streaming option it comes with!

Unfortunately, some betting sites aren’t very good at promoting their live streaming services. For that reason, it might sometimes be hard to find them. If you’re struggling, contact customer service and they’ll guide you in the right direction.

One downside with watching live streams on the betting sites is that their setup it usually a bit messy. This might make it difficult for you to find what you’re looking for, and to get an overview of what’s available. Also, if you’re watching a game on desktop you might not be able to watch it in full-screen mode.

The history of live streaming

Live streaming has, for obvious reasons, not existed for very long. But actually, the idea of live streaming came around as early as in the 50’s. But it was not until advanced technology became mainstream the development started for real. This happened around the turn of the millennium.

Over the last couple of years, live streaming has become extremely popular. This has resulted in that the online betting sites has realized the strength of the streaming market – and that they can attract new customers using it. That’s where we are today – and there are plenty of betting sites that has started to follow the trend!