How to watch RuPaul’s Drag Race UK vs The World final online from anywhere

RuPaul's Drag Race UK vs The World finalists

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It's the first mothertucking final of RuPaul's Drag Race UK vs The World, with our top four queens competing to become the first ever Global Drag Superstar. Lip syncing for the crown, make sure you know how to watch RuPaul's Drag Race UK vs The World online from anywhere, with a totally FREE stream available on BBC iPlayer (opens in new tab) in the UK.

Watch RuPaul’s Drag Race UK vs The World Final

When: Tuesday, March 8 at 9pm GMT 4pm ET / 1pm PT

Stream: watch for FREE on BBC iPlayer (opens in new tab)

International streaming options: WOW Presents Plus (opens in new tab) (US) (AU) | Crave (CA) | Stan FREE trial (AU)

Stream from anywhere: try ExpressVPN 100% risk free with a 30-day money back guarantee (opens in new tab)

The first global iteration of its kind, the UK is this year's host nation and sees two of its queens in the running for the international title.

In fact, it's an old-fashioned UK vs USA showdown with season one queens Blu Hydrangea and - the most famous woman in the world - Baga Chipz, taking on Mo Heart and Drag Race legend, Jujubee.

With just two of the four finalists in ownership of a coveted gold RuPeter badge, it's all to play for as Mama Ru announces the ultimate Lip Sync Smackdown for the crown.

Ready to see which of our queens will reign supreme as the global drag superstar? Keep reading to find out exactly how to watch RuPaul’s Drag Race UK vs The World final online now (and 100% FREE with BBC iPlayer (opens in new tab)).

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How to watch RuPaul’s Drag Race UK vs The World final online for FREE in the UK

Find out who demonstrated their true creativity, uniqueness, nerve, and talent in ol' Blighty and watch RuPual's Drag Race UK vs The World Final tonight at 9pm GMT on free-to-air channel BBC Three.

If you want to watch on a device or catch up, you can sashay over to BBC iPlayer (opens in new tab).

BBC Three is 100% free to stream with a valid TV licence and can be viewed on a number of devices. These include: desktop on Windows and Mac machines, on smartphone apps for Android and iOS, as well as media streaming devices like Apple TV, Amazon Fire, Chromecast, Roku and more. You can also get BBC iPlayer on PlayStation and Xbox consoles.

Outside of the country? Don't fret, henny - you can make use of a VPN like Express VPN (opens in new tab) to bypass geo-restrictions and stream BBC iPlayer as if you were right at home.

How to watch RuPaul’s Drag Race UK vs The World final online from outside your country

If you’re out of the country when the final of RuPaul's Drag Race UK vs The World airs, you’ll find regional restrictions prevent you from streaming the show as you normally would.

Luckily, circumventing geo-blocks is actually really simple. All you need to do is download a VPN to watch RuPaul’s Drag Race UK vs The World final online no matter where you are. It's an ingenious piece of software that changes your IP address, so you can access on-demand content or live TV just as if you were at home.

How to use a VPN to watch RuPaul

Three simple steps to using a VPN to watch RuPaul Drag Race UK vs World online:

1. Download and install a VPN - we recommend ExpressVPN

2. Connect to the relevant server location - launch the VPN app, click on 'choose location' and select the right location i.e. UK for iPlayer

3. Head to the chosen broadcaster's live stream - in this case, head to the BBC iPlayer (opens in new tab)

How to watch RuPaul’s Drag Race UK vs The World final online in the US

Get all the tea Stateside with a subscription to WOW Presents Plus (opens in new tab), where the final will be dropping at 4pm ET/1pm PT on March 8 – exactly the same time as it’s broadcast to your UK squirrel friends.

New subscribers are entitled to a 7-day free trial (opens in new tab) first. After that, a monthly subscription is a meagre $4.99 a month or $49.99 a year, which will give you access to the many international versions of Drag Race. Plus, the LGBTQ+ streamer has dozens of drag documentaries, originals, and specials like Werq the World and UNHhhh too.

Away from home and unable to connect to your WOW Presents Plus account? Simply download a VPN (opens in new tab) to overcome annoying geo-blocks and watch RuPaul’s Drag Race UK versus The World online from anywhere.

How to watch RuPaul's Drag Race UK vs The World final online in Canada

Drag Race fans based in the Great White North can watch the gag-worthy finale on linear TV channel Crave, where our Global Drag Superstar will be crowned at 6pm PT / 9pm ET on March 8.

Alternatively, Crave's online streaming service has plans starting at CND$9.99 a month (plus tax), and new subscribers can take the 7-day free trial for a spin. The final will be added at around 3.01am ET/12.01am PT.

If you’re adventure seeking abroad while Drag Race UK vs The World is released online, geo-blocks will prevent you from catching all the werkroom backstabbing and bonding. A VPN like ExpressVPN (opens in new tab), however, will let you connect to your VoD service back home, and as detailed above, they’re currently offering 49% off.

How to watch RuPaul’s Drag Race UK vs The World online in Australia

The final of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK vs The World will land on Wow Presents on Wednesday, March 9, with subsequent episodes added weekly.

You can opt between paying a monthly rate of AU$7.50 (opens in new tab) or save and commit to an annual subscription of $75.

RuPaul's Drag Race UK vs The World will also be available to stream on streaming service Stan (opens in new tab). Costing $10 a month, new customers can benefit from a 30-day free trial (opens in new tab).

And if you’re abroad? Just purchase a VPN (opens in new tab) as detailed above. It’ll let you stream Drag Race UK vs The World online from anywhere, so you can keep up to date with every lip sync and elimination.

Use WOW Presents Plus to watch RuPaul's Drag Race and more

WOW Present Plus is the self-dubbed "official streamer of all things drag" and comes to us from World of Wonder, the production company behind RuPaul's Drag Race.

As such, it has an impressive catalogue of RuPaul shows - including the latest season 14 episodes - available to stream all over the world including in markets like India, South Africa, the UAE and many other countries. A full list of what's available and where can be found here (opens in new tab).

It's a pretty niche offering but if drag shows are your thing, you'll find it also hosts the likes of UNHhhh, Untucked, and Transformations - all for the ultra-affordable price of just $3.99 a month. Best of all, there's a FREE 7-day trial (opens in new tab) on offer so you can sashay on over and check it out for yourself.

Alice is eCommerce Editor at Future with a focus on streaming services, such as Disney Plus and HBO Max, and VPN. She predominantly writes buying and streaming service guides, as well as how to watch articles. Previously a Commercial Content Writer at Trusted Reviews, Alice has five years experience giving online buying advice, and over two years writing about consumer tech.

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