Bellator 288: Nemkov vs Anderson 2 will take place at the Wintrust Arena in Chicago on Friday, November 18, 2022. The main card is expected to start at around 9 PM EST (6 PM PST/ 2 AM BST), with the headline fight ring walks expected at 12 AM EST (9 PM PST / 5 AM BST). With plenty of fights to look forward to, this is one event you won’t want to miss. Below, we’ll let you know how to watch Bellator 288 live online, whether you’re at home or abroad.
You should note that we’ll only be recommending official sources. Although major sporting events like Bellator 288 are often available via shady streaming sites, we advise against using them. The video is often laggy and low-resolution, plus there’s always a chance that the stream could be taken offline partway through for copyright violation. As such, you might not get to watch the entire event. With several international broadcasters available, there’s no need to use unreliable, unauthorized streaming sites.
All of the services showing Nemkov vs Anderson 2 are region-locked. This means you’ll need a VPN to access your usual home services when traveling abroad.
How to live stream Bellator 288 online with a VPN
While VPNs can seem intimidating at first, they actually make it very easy to unblock geo-restricted sites and services. Just follow the steps below to unblock the Bellator live stream from abroad.
Here’s how to watch the Bellator 288 live stream online:
- First, sign up for a suitable VPN. We recommend NordVPN but Surfshark and ExpressVPN are both strong choices too.
- Download and install your VPN’s app, taking care to get the right version as most offer apps for several different operating systems.
- Decide which of the streaming platforms below you’d like to access abroad.
- Connect to a VPN server in the required country. For example, you’ll need an Australian server to unblock 10play or a US server for Showtime. This will spoof your IP address and trick geo-blocked services into letting you use them abroad.
- Try playing a video on your chosen service. In most cases, it should begin instantly, but if you’re still having trouble, try clearing your browser’s cookies and cache and reloading the page.
This event will be broadcast live, so we strongly recommend making sure your VPN works (with the steps above) well before this event is due to start. This way, if anything doesn’t work as expected, you’ll likely still have time to get help from your VPN’s customer service team, and might not have to miss any of the preliminary fights.
There are no hidden terms—just contact support within 30 days if you decide NordVPN isn’t right for you and you’ll get a full refund. Start your NordVPN trial here.
How to watch Bellator 288 on US TV
Showtime is the home of Bellator in the US. This means that fans can stream Bellator 288 live via a number of different sources. For instance, you could sign in with a Hulu, Sling TV, YouTube TV, or fuboTV account, or with your cable provider details, assuming you already get Showtime channels.
Note that Nemkov vs Anderson 2 will be available to stream on Showtime on-demand from Saturday, November 19. If you don’t have a Showtime streaming subscription, you can get one for $10.99 (USD) a month. Furthermore, it comes with a 30-day free trial for new subscribers.
The services above are all geo-blocked. As such, you’ll need a VPN and US IP address to access them abroad. Don’t have one yet? NordVPN unblocks Showtime and comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee so you can try it risk-free.
Where else can I watch Bellator 288 online?
UK
Having left Sky Sports, Bellator matches are now exclusively shown on BBC iPlayer. This service is completely free to use, although you will have to create an account first. This requires providing some personal details including a UK postal code (any UK postal code is accepted however).
BBC iPlayer is geo-restricted, so you’ll have to be in the UK or using a British VPN server to watch the fights. The good news is that you can do so completely free of charge on vacation anywhere in the world.
Additionally, you’re required to have a TV license to stream BBC iPlayer content live or on-demand (although the BBC iPlayer website occasionally fails to verify this).
Australia
MMA fans in Australia can stream this match live and for free on 10play (the stream begins at 1 PM AEDT). This service does require you to create an account beforehand, but this only takes a minute. Replays will be available shortly after the event finishes, so there’s no need to worry if you miss any of the action.
10play is region-locked and only available in Australia. To watch it while traveling abroad, you’ll need to connect to a VPN server in the country for an Australian IP address.
