How to watch The Flash online: stream every new season 7 episode from anywhere

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It's not often that we're left waiting for The Flash, but after months of delays caused by Covid-19, the seventh season of the Arrowverse superhero series is here and a good number of episodes deep - and not a moment too soon for the popular CW show and its fans. Read for how to watch The Flash season 7 online and stream every new episode wherever you are today.

Watch The Flash season 7 online

When: Tuesday nights from March 2 (US)

Time: 8pm ET/PT

TV channel: Get The CW on a FREE fuboTV trial (US-only)

Free stream: watch FREE on The CW (from Wednesdays, US-only)

Is it on Netflix? Yes - Netflix Canada, new episodes Thursdays from March 4

Watch anywhere: try the world's top VPN 100% risk-free

*Warning: major spoilers for The Flash exist below*

Season 7 kicked off with the planned finale for season 6, which had to wrap up early because of you-know-what. It also meant heartbreak for fans of the show, as one of its most popular characters, Nash Wells (Tom Cavanagh), sacrificed himself in order for Barry (Grant Gustin) to regain his powers.

Despite Nash's death, the season 7 premiere also managed to be one of the funniest episodes in the history of the series, as Gustin showed-off his comedic chops in one of his best acting performances to date.

What next for Barry and Central City? With his battery recharged, does he now stand a chance in his battle against all-powerful villain Eva McCulloch, aka Mirror Master? We're finding out as the latest season unravels.

Follow our guide below for how to watch The Flash online and stream all-new season 7 episodes wherever you are in the world right now - you can even watch The Flash free online in the US.

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How to watch The Flash online from outside your country

For those abroad while The Flash season 7 airs, you’ll be unable to watch the show like you normally would due to annoying regional restrictions. Luckily, there’s an easy solution.

Downloading a VPN will allow you to stream the the new series online no matter where you are. It's a simple bit of software that changes your IP address, meaning that you can access on-demand content or live TV just as if you were at home.

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How to watch The Flash online free: stream season 7 in the US

Those of you with a cable subscription can watch the The Flash season 7 live on The CW at 8pm ET/PT (7pm CT) every Tuesday. However, it will only air on linear TV at that time, becoming available for streaming a few hours later on Wednesdays.

When it does, the good news is it's 100% FREE to watch The Flash season 7 online via The CW website - you don't even need to register, just press play!

If you really can't wait and need to get CW programming live, the way you would with cable, then you'll need an over-the-top streaming service that offers the channel.

Of the many options, we recommend FuboTV for those wanting to watch The Flash season 7, as in addition to offering The CW as part of its core package of more than 100 channels, it also gives you a 1-week free trial - so you can still watch The Flash season 7 free online. Should you like what you see and decide to keep it, the cable replacement service costs $64.99 a month thereafter.

Outside of the US? Watch The Flash just like you would at home with the powers of a good VPN.

Our recommended VPN is working well accessing The CW website, FuboTV and other US streaming services from abroad based on our latest 2021 testing.

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Is The Flash on Netflix? How to watch The Flash season 7 online in Canada

Canadians have it good when it comes to streaming The Flash online, as all seven seasons are available on the country's version of Netflix, which is priced at just CA$9.99 per month.

The first episode of The Flash season 7 hit Netflix Canada on Thursday, March 5, with a new episode landing each week.

Can't watch The Flash on Netflix Canada as usual due to pesky geo-blocking restrictions? Watch just like you would at home by using a VPN to magically reappear in Canada and gain access to all the content you'd normally be able to stream.

How to watch The Flash online in the UK

Sky has the rights to The Flash and other Arrowverse shows like Arrow and Supergirl in the UK, but there's no word yet on The Flash season 7's UK release, beyond 'Spring 2021' - sad, we know!

When it arrives, it will air on Sky One, which was its home for the previous seasons.

Getting a Sky subscription might not be as expensive as you think, so be sure to check out our dedicated Sky TV deals and packages guide to make sure you're getting today's best prices and offers.

If you're not already a Sky subscriber, Now TV is your best bet for watching The Flash on the cheap and without a contract, with a Now TV Entertainment Pass the one you want.

The Flash seasons 1-5 are available to watch on-demand via Sky, but you'll have to purchase The Flash season 6 for £19.99 from the Sky Store or Amazon.

If you're currently out of the UK for whatever reason and can't access your usual streaming service, remember you can always just grab a VPN and point yourself back to Blighty to watch your favourite shows as usual.

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How to watch The Flash season 7 online: stream every new episode in Australia

It's better news for comic book action fans Down Under. That's because The Flash season 7 is being shown on Fox 8 on Thursday nights at 9.30pm AEDT starting back on March 4.

It means it's pretty straightforward for Foxtel subscribers or Foxtel Now customers to watch the show - and also means it'll likely pop up on streaming-only service Binge sooner rather than later.

Those after the first six seasons of The Flash need look no further than Stan, the VoD service that features a whole host of top programming - and a FREE 30-day trial to boot.

If you happen to be going abroad and are worried that geo-blocking will stop you from watching The Flash like you normally would, don't worry - just use a VPN to point yourself back Down Under and you'll be able to stream as usual.

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Aatif is a freelance copywriter and journalist based in the UK. He’s written about technology, science and politics for publications including Gizmodo, The Independent, Trusted Reviews and Newsweek, but focuses on streaming at Future, an arrangement that combines two of his greatest passions: sport and penny-pinching.