Where to watch The Voice free from anywhere: Season 25 is here

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The Voice, NBC's hit singing competition, is officially back for its 25th season. The series kicks off each week with a new episode on Monday night. Whether you're looking to tune in or catch up, we've got you covered on all the ways to view the show, including where to watch The Voice free from anywhere.

The series first premiered in 2011 and puts a twist on the traditional singing competition formula by having judges only be able to listen to contestants during their audition. If they like what they hear, they hit a button and turn their chair around. From there, they coach each of their respective mentees to a hopeful victory. Over the years, the series has added several additional challenges and rules to spice up the competition. Plus, the superstar coaches often do live performances throughout the season.

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In Season 25, coaches Reba McEntire, John Legend, and Chance the Rapper welcome newcomer coaching duo Dan + Shay, the show's first-ever pair of judges. Niall Horan and longtime judge Gwen Stefani departed the show after last season, so it's a year of many shake-ups.

While the season started off with back-to-back episodes on Monday and Tuesday nights, the episodes are now only on Mondays from 8 to 10 p.m. ET. Following some intense Battle rounds, the Knockouts pick up this week with the help of country music superstar Keith Urban. He'll serve as a mega mentor to the artists, who will perform solo against each other with the hopes of being selected to move on to the Playoffs.

If you missed the season's first episodes or are looking for a live-streaming option, we'll show you all the ways you can watch the show and recommend a VPN for free streaming below.

How to watch The Voice in the USA

The Voice airs Mondays at 8 p.m. ET and Tuesdays at 9 p.m. ET on NBC in the US. NBC's streaming counterpart, Peacock, offers new episodes the next day. A Peacock subscription also means you'll have access to other NBC-affiliated reality shows, like America's Got Talent and the Bravo catalog.

If you're looking to watch new episodes live and don't have cable, you can check out some of the live TV streaming packages. Sling TV and Hulu + Live TV offer packages with NBC. For Sling, you'll want to sign up for the Blue option (or the more expensive Blue and Orange combo). Sling subscriptions start at $40 per month. You'll need you double-check the local channels listing to make sure that your area gets NBC.

Hulu + Live TV subscriptions start at $76.99 per month. They include access to regular Hulu, ESPN+, and Disney+. Again, you'll want to input your zip code into the "view channels in your area" page to ensure that NBC is available in your region.

How to watch The Voice in Canada

The Voice airs Mondays at 8 p.m. ET and Tuesdays at 9 p.m. ET on CTV in Canada. You can access episodes for free through the CTV website. If you want to watch the episodes live, you'll need to create a free account with your email and phone number. Or watch them the day after with no need to create an account — this is a great option for international VPN users.

How to watch The Voice free from anywhere

If you're not in Canada right now, a VPN (virtual private network) will be the best option for accessing the free episodes. A VPN changes the location of your device so that you can access certain websites and apps that might otherwise be geo-restricted, so traveling Canadians will be able to keep up with The Voice. A VPN is also a solid way to increase your digital privacy and security.

Not sure where to start when it comes to VPNs? We recommend ExpressVPN, a tried and true option with a 30-day money-back guarantee. Take a look at our ExpressVPN review to see more, and keep reading to learn how to use a VPN below.

How to watch The Voice with a VPN

• Sign up for a VPN if you don't have one.
• Install it on the device you're using to watch The Voice.
• Turn it on and set it to Canada.
• Go to CTV.
• Enjoy new episodes of The Voice.

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