How to Watch 'The Voice' Season 26 From Anywhere Without Cable

The Voice returns on Monday for its 26th season, with arguably the most interesting mentor lineup in the singing competition's history.

Fresh from his stint as Team America's cheerleader at the recent Paris Olympics, hip-hop legend Snoop Dogg will be making his debut as a TV talent show coach. 

Having appeared as a mentor on the show in the past, Canadian big band crooner Michael Bublé is now along for the ride as a fully-fledged coach for season 26, while the returning Gwen Stefani and country music queen Reba McEntire will also have their hands ready on the red button. 

A cool $100,000 prize alongside a record deal with Universal Music Group is up for grabs for the new season's hopefuls as they look to emulate the success of soul singer Asher HaVon, who triumphed in last season's finale back in May.

Don't miss a single performance by following our guide to watching The Voice season 24 from anywhere in the world.

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Promotional image for season 26 of the NBC TV show The Voice.

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When does The Voice 2024 start?

The Voice season 26 is set to debut in the US on Monday, Sept. 23, at 8 p.m. ET on NBC. 

The show is set to air back-to-back episodes on Mondays and Tuesdays at the same time all the way through the blind auditions and battle rounds, before switching down to one night each week for live shows later in the season. Each episode will be available to stream on Peacock the following day after being broadcast on NBC in the US. 

How to watch The Voice 2024 from anywhere on VPN

So what if you're traveling outside your home country and want to enjoy the show or want an added layer of privacy for streaming? There is an option that doesn't require searching the internet for a sketchy website: You can use a virtual private network.

With a VPN, you're able to virtually change your location on your phone, tablet or laptop to get access to the show. If you find yourself unable to watch locally, a VPN can come in handy. Plus, it's a great idea for when you're traveling and find yourself connected to a Wi-Fi network and want to add an extra layer of privacy for your devices and logins.

Most VPNs, like CNET's Editors' Choice, ExpressVPN, make it easy to virtually change your location. Looking for other options? Be sure to check out some of the other great VPN deals. 

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Tips for streaming The Voice season 26 using a VPN

With four variables at play -- your ISP, browser, video streaming provider and VPN -- experience and success may vary. If you don't see your desired location as a default option for ExpressVPN, try using the "search for city or country" option. If you're having trouble viewing after you've turned on your VPN and set it to the correct viewing area, there are two things you can try for a quick fix. First, log in to your streaming service subscription account and make sure the address registered for the account is located in the correct viewing area. If not, you may need to change the physical address on file with your account. Second, some smart TVs -- like Roku -- don't have VPN apps you can install directly on the device itself. Instead, you'll have to install the VPN on your router or the mobile hotspot you're using (like your phone) so that any device on its Wi-Fi network now appears in the correct viewing location. All of the VPN providers we recommend have helpful instructions on their main site for quickly installing the VPN on your router. In some cases with smart TV services, after you install a network app, you'll be asked to verify a numeric code or click a link sent to your email address on file for your smart TV. This is where having a VPN on your router will also help since both devices will appear to be in the correct location.  Remember, browsers can often give away a location despite using a VPN, so be sure you're using a privacy-first browser to log into your services. We normally recommend Brave.