The Love Island 2026 final is just days away. ITV's hit reality show has been heating up as a fresh batch of singletons look for love under the watchful eye of host Maya Jama. After almost two months and 50 episodes, only a select few remain in with a chance of taking home the £50,000 prize.
ITV has confirmed the Love Island 2026 final will air at 9pm on Monday, July 27. It will be available to watch live and on demand on ITV2 and ITVX. These channels are only available in the UK, but for those jetting off on a summer holiday, there is still a way to tune in from abroad.
Using a VPN to Watch from Abroad
Viewers need to secure a Virtual Private Network (VPN) service from brands like Proton VPN. This unlocks TV channels that would otherwise be unavailable outside the UK, so fans can stream live on their laptop, smartphone or tablet with a valid UK TV license. ITV takes the view that using a VPN to watch content from another territory may be a breach of the relevant broadcasters' terms of service. It is the user's responsibility to ensure their use of a VPN is legal.
Proton VPN Deals
Proton VPN is offering discounts up to 70% on its service, with prices starting at £2.39 per month (was £7.99) on a two-year plan. Its one-year plan is 60% off at £3.19 (was £7.99), while its flexible monthly-rolling plan is £7.99. The two-year and one-year plans are billed annually upfront at £57.36 and £38.28 respectively. They also offer a 30-day money-back guarantee.
Each subscription provides access to high-speed streaming on UK-based platforms when travelling. It also includes ad and malware blockers. Proton VPN is based in Switzerland, which boasts one of the world's strongest privacy jurisdictions. Fans can access the app on up to 10 devices simultaneously, including Apple iOS, Android, Fire TV Stick and Windows.
Other VPN Options
ExpressVPN offers a slightly cheaper £2.29 plan when signing up for two years and four months. It also unblocks UK TV channels and includes entry into an iPhone 17 Pro raffle. Express has servers in 105 countries compared to Proton's 140. Surfshark offers a free trial of its 24 and 12-month VPN subscriptions, usually starting at £1.79 per month with three extra months. Surfshark has servers in 100 countries.
Proton VPN has received high praise from tech experts, with PCMag highlighting its 'unmatched privacy, value, and features' in a five-star review. Proton is trusted by more than 100 million users, according to the brand. One five-star review says: 'Their service covers everything. I use their VPN because it's fast, reliable and has many features and servers. I've only had a good experience with them since getting their paid option, which is very affordable.' Another says: 'Good VPN provider with solid reputation. I tried a few, but Proton is much better than their competitors – lots of servers to choose from.' One reviewer noted a potential downside: 'Only downside is their two-year billing, which is a pretty long commitment.' Another happy customer said: 'I've used Proton VPN for over two years without a single issue.'
