NBC has moved back to producing just one season of The Voice per year which means it has been a full year since season 21 first hit our screens. At long last, The Voice season 22 (US version) is finally here! It’s set to premiere on Monday, September 19 at 8 PM EST (5 PM PST). Below, we’ll explain how to stream The Voice online from anywhere so you don’t have to miss out if you’re traveling abroad.

We’ll only be recommending official sources in this guide. Although it’s possible to find unlicensed streams for almost any event online, we strongly advise against their use. Even if you ignore the copyright issues they present, these unauthorized streams are almost always low-quality, low-resolution, and prone to being taken down partway through. If you stick with the official sources in this post, you won’t have to contend with such issues.

The Voice season 22 is only on geo-blocked services. As such, you’ll need a VPN to stream it on your usual home services while traveling abroad.

How to watch The Voice season 22 online with a VPN

VPNs change your IP address, allowing you to access geo-blocked services from outside of their intended broadcast areas. Even if you’ve never used a VPN before, there’s nothing to worry about; just follow our step-by-step guide to watching NBC’s The Voice.

Here’s how to watch The Voice season 22 (US) online from anywhere:

  • Decide which VPN service you’d like to use. We recommend NordVPN but you may also want to consider Surfshark and ExpressVPN, two high-quality alternatives.
  • Download and install the VPN software. There will be a few different versions, so make sure you select the correct one for your operating system.
  • Choose one of the streaming sources we discuss below.
  • Connect to one of your VPN’s servers in the appropriate location. For example, you’d use a US server for NBC.
  • Try loading a video from your chosen source. It should start almost immediately. Note: you may have to clear your cookies before you see any changes.

How can I watch The Voice season 22 live on US TV?

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In order to watch The Voice season 22 live, you’ll need to stream NBC. If you have a cable TV subscription that includes NBC, you need only sign in to NBC’s website using your cable TV credentials (an email address or username and password). However, it’s also possible to watch cable-free via TV streaming services that include NBC such as FuboTV, Hulu, Sling TV, or YouTube TV.

Don’t mind waiting an extra day to watch season 22 episodes of The Voice? They’re also coming to the Peacock streaming service. Next-day access requires a paid subscription which currently costs $1.99 a month thanks to a limited time offer (usually $4.99/month).

If you’re a US resident who’s currently traveling abroad, you’ll be able to watch by using a VPN to get a US IP address. Still don’t have a VPN? NordVPN offers a 30-day money-back guarantee, meaning you can try it risk-free. If you’re unsatisfied, simply cancel to get a full refund.

Where else can I stream The Voice online?

Unfortunately, there’s only a few other countries showing The Voice season 22. Below, we’ll explain how to stream the new series abroad:

Canada

Canadian viewers will be able to watch the season 22 of the American version of The Voice live on CTV at the same time as it’s shown in the US. No registration or payment is required to stream CTV content live. However, only viewers in Canada (or those connected to a Canadian server) are able to watch.

How can I watch international versions of The Voice online?

While the US version of The Voice is the most popular, it’s by no means the only one available. In fact, dozens of countries have their own version. Below, we’ll explain where you can watch your country’s iteration of The Voice.

  • UK: Watch seasons 5 and 6 for free on ITV Hub.
  • France: Watch season 11 free of charge on TF1.
  • Australia: Seasons 10 and 11 are available on free-to-watch 7plus.
  • Germany: Stream recently-aired episodes for free on ProSieben.
  • Spain: Watch seasons 6 to 9 for free via Atresplayer.

We’ve covered some of the most popular regional variants of The Voice above, but there are just too many to mention individually. If your country isn’t listed, you can find suitable local sources in the list of The Voice-franchise shows.

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The four judges sit with their back to the contestant and if they like what they hear, can press a button to turn around and invite the performer to their team. If multiple judges turn around, the singer gets to choose whose team they join.

Next, The Voice contestants face off in a series of one-on-one performances. The person who performs best progresses, and the one who doesn’t is eliminated. There’s one caveat: each judge is allowed to “steal” two performers, adding them to their own team and preventing them from being kicked off of the show.

The final stage is where popularity makes all the difference. The one-on-one battles continue, but this time, the viewers are allowed to choose who wins. This continues until there’s just one singer left, at which point they win and are granted a record contract.