COVID-19 has had a tremendous impact on our lives in very real and serious ways. Millions have gotten sick, leading to closures of economies around the world. Sport is one of those industries that got hit hard.

As soccer coach Jurgen Klopp said, sport is the most important of the least important things. Yes, it is not as serious as people losing their jobs or being evicted, but it is important to us.

Football gives many of us a sense of structure throughout the year. We know what day it is based on when the next game is. During the season we spend hours glued to the TV. During the break we keep an eye on transfer rumours.

But your footy experience doesn’t need to be limited to blogs and transfer rumours. A VPN can unlock plenty of content to scratch that itch.

What is a VPN?

A virtual private network (VPN) is software that is used to secure your devices. When you are online, your data is always at risk of being stolen. Simply visiting a website, your IP address gives away details of where and who you are.

A VPN routes you through an external server with a different IP. It hides you and encrypts your data. In doing so, it has some added effects.

One of those is the ability to access restricted data without being tracked by authorities. This is not to say that you should start streaming games or downloading free software illegally. However, it does increase just how much content you have access to.

You can use a VPN for the following.

Gaming

If you love AFL Evolution 2, you are far from alone. If you cannot watch or play footy, it is the closest you’ll get to a footy experience. In fact, it can be a leisure activity all on its own, attractive even when watching is an option.

A VPN will help you get access to cheat codes, extras, and gaming supplies without your IP address being easily tracked. You are kept safe while visiting sites which might have security issues or which are watched by authorities.

The same is true if you are downloading torrents with extra content. Read more about how a VPN can improve your gaming experience.

Classic matches (and more)

When there is no current footy, it can be great to sit back and watch a classic match. While you obviously know the outcome, there is a special type of joy that comes with reliving the big moments. Alternatively, you can watch matches from before your time which give you insight into what the sport was like in the past.

It can also be great to watch player interviews or team documentaries, content which you may not have access to. However, you can find all of this content online to stream, and a VPN will help you do so safely.

When you are streaming, a VPN is necessary anyway to keep you safe from hackers and surveillance. Without a VPN your online activity is not safe. With a VPN, you can get access to all kinds of bonuses.