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Looking to watch 9Now – the free-to-air streaming home for Channel 9’s TV shows, movies, reality TV, and live sport – from outside Australia?
If you're visiting the US, UK, Canada or anywhere else, you can use a VPN – NordVPN works best – to unblock 9Now and stream as normal from any location.
9Now offers a wide range of content completely free in Australia, covering everything from reality TV and drama to movies and live channels. Leading the lineup is Married at First Sight Australia, alongside other popular reality titles like Love Island UK: All Stars and Watch Me Abroad, plus a strong catalogue of drama and true crime.
Live TV is another big attraction, with access to Channel 9 and its sport including NRL 2026, Olympics, and all Grand Slam tennis (Wimbledon, French Open, US Open, Australian Open), plus curated 24/7 streams for shows like Seinfeld, Top Gear, and Married at First Sight.
However, if you’re outside Australia, 9Now will be geo-restricted due to licensing agreements, meaning you won’t be able to access its full free library. If you’re travelling or living abroad and still want to enjoy 9Now’s FREE content, here’s a quick guide on how to watch it from anywhere in the world.
How to watch 9Now in Australia
To begin watching 9Now, you’ll first need to create an account. Thankfully, this only takes a few seconds, and since 9Now is a free service, there’s no need to enter any payment details.
Register: Head to the 9Now website, click “Log In” in the top-right corner, then enter your email and follow the prompts to sign up. You’ll be asked to provide your name and an Australian postcode to complete registration.
And that’s it! You’re all set to start watching 9Now for free!
But you can only do this with an Australian IP address. Abroad right now? Here's how to unblock 9Now...
How to watch 9Now from anywhere
9Now is only available to watch in Australia, which means it won't work if you try to stream when overseas on business or vacation. However, you can always download a VPN to overcome these regional restrictions and access 9Now as normal when you're outside the Australia. You may be surprised how simple it is to do.
Watch 9Now from anywhere with one of the best VPNs:
What sport will be shown live on 9Now?
Despite being free-to-air, 9Now also holds its own when it comes to live sport and on-demand coverage. It recently streamed the Winter Olympics, with daily highlights, top moments, and gold medal performances now available to watch on demand.
Tennis is another major draw, with extensive coverage of local tournaments as well as the Australian Open every January and the Davis Cup. Beyond that, you’ll find swimming, ice hockey, and rugby, including the National Rugby League (NRL) – the premier professional rugby league competition in Australasia.
What streaming devices are supported by 9Now?
Mobile devices (Android 8.0 and above, iOS 13 and above)
Amazon Fire
Chromecast
Apple TV
Roku
Fetch
Foxtel
Freeview
Web browsers
What content does 9Now have?
In addition to a strong sports lineup, 9Now offers a wide range of content across categories including reality TV, drama, true crime, movies, podcasts, special events and even paranormal shows. There’s a dedicated Live 24/7 TV section, featuring round-the-clock channels for popular shows such as Seinfeld, Top Gear, and Married at First Sight Australia (including all the old season free).
Married at First Sight is into its 13th season and still one of 9Now’s biggest draws. Other reality hits include Love Island UK: All Stars and Watch Me Abroad, ensuring there’s no shortage of binge-worthy entertainment.
Drama fans are well covered too, with titles like The Girl from Plainville, The Brokenwood Mysteries, The Hunting Wives, and Cold Case available to stream. Meanwhile, 9Now’s true crime section is packed with gripping content, including The Lost Women of Highway, Surviving Jeffrey Epstein, and The Fall of Diddy.
On the movie front, you’ll find a mix of thrillers and dramas such as American Assassin, Before Dawn, A Model Murder, Bad Tutor, and Dangerous Medicine, rounding off a pretty stacked library overall.
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