CANAL+ launched in 2023 and quickly became a go-to option in Czechia for Premier League matches, WTA tennis, StudioCanal originals, and live TV. Outside the country, though, things get messy fast. Watching CANAL+ from anywhere usually ends with a geo-block warning or a blank player screen once you leave the Czech Republic. You know the drill. One night in Berlin, another in Madrid, and suddenly the same account you pay approximately CZK 214 per month for stops working entirely. The catch? Licensing rules tied to Czech broadcasting rights.
There's a straightforward workaround. Open NordVPN, connect to a server in Prague, refresh the stream, and the platform reads your connection as local again. Done. Live football loads in 1080p, the app works on Smart TV, Chromecast, Fire TV, and even Apple TV without complicated setup menus. Better yet, you keep access to the same movies, sports channels, and CANAL+ originals you normally watch at home in Czechia. No second account needed.
CANAL+ ČR actively blocks VPNs. Only certain providers reliably bypass the detection.
| VPN Service | Price | CANAL+ ČR | Tested | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 NordVPNBEST | From $2.99/mo | ✓ Works | May 23 | Try it |
 Surfshark | From $1.78/mo | ✓ Works | May 25 | Open |
 ExpressVPN | From $2.79/mo | ✓ Works | May 24 | Open |
 ProtonVPN | From $3.59/mo | ~ Partial | May 22 | Open |
 Private Internet Access | From $1.79/mo | ~ Partial | May 21 | Open |
 CyberGhost | From $1.75/mo | ~ Partial | May 24 | Open |
 IPVanish | From $2.19/mo | ~ Partial | May 21 | Open |
✓ Works✓ Works✓ Works~ Partial~ Partial~ Partial~ PartialTakes about 2 minutes — works on your phone, tablet, TV, PC, or laptop.
CANAL+ ČR is only available in the Czech Republic. To access it from anywhere else, use a premium VPN.
CANAL+ ČR also works in Ireland, in Germany, in France, in the Netherlands and in Austria, plus in 24 more countries, but with limited content compared to fully available countries. NordVPN unlocks full access.
CANAL+ ČR is blocked in the United States, in the United Kingdom, in Australia, in Canada and in New Zealand, plus in 159 more countries. To access it, use a premium VPN like NordVPN.
CANAL+ in the Czech Republic and Slovakia is the local arm of France’s Canal+ Group (Vivendi, Bolloré Group), which entered the market in April 2023 by rebranding the former M7 Group platform. One subscription covers European arthouse cinema, Hollywood blockbusters, Canal+ Originals and, perhaps most decisively, exclusive rights to the English Premier League for Czech and Slovak audiences. Pricing starts at 214 CZK per month for the base plan, with CANAL+ Komplet available at 259 CZK.
4 tips from our CANAL+ ČR testing team · Updated May 20, 2026
Not the right fit? Here are services in the same category you can compare.
Everything you need to know before subscribing to CANAL+ ČR.
NordVPN bypasses the geo-block in seconds. Risk-free 30-day money-back.
Part of the Canal+ Group (Vivendi / Bolloré Group) family.
Get NordVPN
