Canal+ actively blocks VPNs. Only certain providers reliably bypass the detection.
| VPN Service | Price | Canal+ | Tested | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 SurfsharkBEST | From $1.78/mo | ✓ Works | May 23 | Try it |
 ExpressVPN | From $2.79/mo | ✓ Works | May 24 | Open |
 NordVPN | From $2.99/mo | ✓ Works | May 25 | Open |
 ProtonVPN | From $3.59/mo | ✓ Works | May 20 | Open |
 Private Internet Access | From $1.79/mo | ✓ Works | May 25 | Open |
 CyberGhost | From $1.75/mo | ✓ Works | May 22 | Open |
 IPVanish | From $2.19/mo | ✓ Works | May 21 | Open |
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Canal+ works in 46 countries, including in France, in Andorra, in Angola, in Austria and in Benin. In 147 more it is blocked, and outside available regions you will need a VPN.
Canal+ works without a VPN in France, in Andorra, in Angola, in Austria, in Benin, in Burkina Faso and in Burundi, plus in 39 other countries.
Canal+ also works in Belgium, but with limited content compared to fully available countries. Surfshark unlocks full access.
Canal+ is blocked in the United States, in the United Kingdom, in Australia, in Canada and in New Zealand, plus in 142 more countries. To access it, use a premium VPN like Surfshark.
Canal+ is the flagship pay-TV channel of France’s Canal+ Group (owned by Vivendi) and has been setting the pace of French cinema and sports broadcasting since 1984. The streaming app wraps together in-house Créations Originales, theatrical releases shortly after their cinema window, Ligue 1, Top 14 rugby, Premier League and Formula 1. A base subscription can be extended with the Ciné Séries, Sport, Cinéma or 100% Canal+ thematic packages. Regional offshoots, including CANAL+ in the Czech Republic and Poland, run their own editorial lines.
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