Areena is a service introduced by the Finnish broadcaster YLE which allows you to stream both television and radio programs. Unfortunately, due to geo-restrictions, this treasure trove it is limited to those who live in Finland. However, Ivacy VPN solves this problem and lets you access this platform which is bursting with content from YLETV 1, YLETV 2 and its sister channel YLE Theme and Femin.
Though this may stagger you at first, fear not. Ivacy VPN can help you to unblock the content on YLE Areena in just 3 easy steps.
Sign Up For Ivacy VPN Account & Get Your Credentials.
Open the Ivacy app and connect to an American server.
Watch YLE Live online from anywhere in the world.
This conglomerate of channels is not all YLE has to offer. What makes it stand out is its inclusion of Finland’s most popular radio channels. Not only does this signal the revival of what is considered an outdated mode of entertainment, but also a brand-new approach towards bringing together a range of audio and visual content.
In a world where many people simply do not have the time to sit and watch (or listen) to scheduled programs, YLE Areena offers a whole range of television and radio programs that are available to watch at your convenience.
Unfortunately, this convenience is only afforded to those who live in Finland. If you try and take advantage of this from overseas, you will be greeted with a stark message.
Just before you do that though, we’re sure you’ll want to know a bit more about what you can watch live on YLE Areena.
The programming includes news, sports, children’s TV, documentaries, current affairs coverage and of course, entertainment.
Since Finland is a bilingual country, some of its programming has Swedish subtitles.
Starting off with the lighter side of things, the comedy Hillo tracks the life of young women trying to make their ideal life a reality. A lighthearted reminder of the things that are important to us in life, Hillo is an ideal box set binge.
If you’re in the mood for something a little bit more serious, there’s nothing better than the hospital drama Syke. An unending adrenaline rush, Syke takes you through heart-wrenching cases while all the while familiarizing you with the people who deal with these emergencies.
YLE Areena also caters to younger adults. 17 sytten documents the journey of a young man navigating his way through his adolescence and the obstacles that he faces. A wrong decision could alter his path in life. A touching series, 17 Sytten is certainly worth the watch.
Yet as has already been mentioned, it is not just visual content that YLE Areena has to offer. You can now listen to your favorite entertainment.
In the good old days, people used to listen to sports coverage in their cars. Now you can complete tasks around your house whilst catching up on what is going on in the football match. YLE Areena really has it all.
If you can listen to the sport, it only seems logical that you should also be able to watch it if you want to!
You can catch matches from the U21 UEFA World Cup at your pleasure, as well as groundbreaking tournaments from the Women’s World Cup 2019.
We’ve had entertainment, and we’ve had some sport. You know what’s coming next.
YLE Areena is a great repository for documentaries – they are divided into four different sections.
Culture, Nature, History, and Lifestyle.
Culture: John Ford, Deep in America. An illuminating documentary about the cinematographer John Ford, this documentary focuses on the American landscape that Ford has captured so beautifully in his works.
Nature: Avara Luonto: Pedioista Suurimmmat. This is one for you giraffe lovers, as they explore perceptions of this magnificent beast throughout time.
History: Kielletyn kaupungin salat – Exploring the secrets of the secret city, you can stumble upon beautiful old ruins from the comfort of your own home.
Lifestyle: Apua, olen vihainen – This explores a rather unique theme: how we deal with anger in our daily lives.
According to their website, the service is initially free. Afterward, you are required to register to access the service. When you register, you have to pay a television fee, which is completely fair enough as you are getting all the advantages of a TV from anywhere in the world with Ivacy VPN!
There’s obviously a large range of programmes on YLE Areena that you can entertain yourself with. The sheer quantity of content means that all demographics will find something to their taste on YLE TV.
Whether you’re a homesick Fin or just want to improve your Finnish (or Swedish, remember!) than streaming YLE Areena with the help of Ivacy VPN is a viable solution.
In today’s world, when the face of entertainment is changing, YLE offers us a glimpse into the future. A collection of content available to stream at the viewer’s discretion.
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