zlive.st has been appearing as a free live sports directory, so I went through a full-page capture of its homepage taken on October 25, 2026.
It lists 252 live channels, and the footer tells you more about the service than the front page does.
This is a look at what the page shows, what its own notes admit, and what that means for readers in the US. I have not linked the site, and nothing here is a how-to or a recommendation.
TL;DR: zlive.st is a directory listing 252 live TV channels, 158 of them tagged as sports, and many carry paid brands such as Sky Sports, beIN, DAZN and Sony Sports. Its footer says the operator only proxies streams, and a banner suggests a free VPN to get around ISP blocking. I could not verify any licensing for the listed channels, so viewers should not assume the streams are authorized.
What zlive.st is: a live channel directory
zlive.st is a directory of 252 live channels with tabs for Channels, Streams, Schedule, Replays and an API.
| Category | Channels listed |
|---|---|
| All | 252 |
| Sports | 158 |
| Other | 69 |
| Kids | 20 |
| F1 | 3 |
| Entertainment | 2 |
Each card shows a single source and a Watch button, and the category counts add up to the 252 total.
The labels suggest the list is edited by hand, though I cannot confirm that. One card is labeled broken, others tell you to switch to the FHD feed if it buffers, and several carry Test or Backup in the name.
What the footer admits about licensing
The footer of zlive.st describes it as a directory that hosts no media, and a separate note says the operator only proxies streams. I could not independently verify how the linked players deliver their feeds.
That note is addressed to copyright investigators and automated scanners, and it asks them to send complaints to a personal contact instead of the site’s host or Cloudflare.
The channel list is mostly paid television, including Sky Sports F1, beIN Sports, DAZN, Sony Sports, Willow Cricket and UFC Fight Pass.
I could not verify any licensing information for these channels, and viewers should not assume the streams are authorized.
The free VPN advice and the US legal picture
A banner on zlive.st tells visitors whose ISP blocks it to use a free VPN.
In the US, the Justice Department said on July 20, 2026 that it had seized more than 1,000 domains used for unauthorized World Cup streams. That shows wider enforcement, and I found no sign zlive.st was among them.
The Protecting Lawful Streaming Act targets operators of piracy services, and I found nothing saying it reaches viewers, though other copyright law may apply.
Free VPNs add their own risk, since Mysterium VPN, itself a vendor, found trackers in 17 of 18 popular free Android VPN apps, per SC Media. See our phone VPN guide.
Domain records and scanner scores for zlive.st
zlive.st was registered on June 26, 2026 and renews on June 26, 2027, according to ScamAdviser.
The registrant is listed as Mynymbox Hosting LLC in Saint Kitts and Nevis, and traffic runs through Cloudflare.
| Record | Value |
|---|---|
| Registered | June 26, 2026 |
| Renewal date | June 26, 2027 |
| Registrant listed | Mynymbox Hosting LLC |
| Registrant country | Saint Kitts and Nevis |
| ScamAdviser verdict | Very likely safe |
| Gridinsoft score, October 25, 2026 | 52 out of 100, caution advised |
| PCrisk scan, October 12, 2026 | 1 of 92 engines flagged, Low Risk |
| Scam Detector (no scan date shown) | 18 out of 100, labeled suspicious |
ScamAdviser says very likely safe, Gridinsoft scores it 52 out of 100, PCrisk flagged 1 of 92 engines, and Scam Detector gives 18 out of 100.
These use different methods and dates, so I have not averaged them, and none shows malware or infringement. ScamAdviser also lists the same registrant for atlantic.st, which may only reflect a shared registrar service.
Why the ads matter more than the stream
The page metadata for zlive.st includes a Monetag tag, and Monetag is an ad network that sells pop-under and push notification formats.
A tag alone does not show which ads load, and a static capture cannot show them either.
What is documented is the pattern on similar sites, and Malwarebytes found on more than 40 free World Cup stream sites that a script waits for your first tap and opens an ad in a new tab.
I am not saying zlive.st does this, only that the ad setup is where the risk usually sits.
What I could not verify
I could not open the player pages, so I cannot say what loads when you press Watch.
Web search turned up no independent user threads or security reports naming zlive.st, which fits a domain this new.
The enforcement coverage I read describes action against operators and domains, not viewers, and none of this is legal advice.
If you already opened it
Closing the tab is the right first move, because the harm usually starts with what you click, install or allow afterward.
Check your browser’s notification settings and remove any site you do not recognize, then look through your extensions for anything you never added.
Our fake virus pop-up guide covers how to shut a scare page without touching it.
If you typed a password or card number, change it from another device and call your bank.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is zlive.st?
zlive.st is a directory of 252 live TV channels, with 158 tagged as sports. It links out to streams and says it hosts no media itself.
Is zlive.st legal?
I could not verify any licensing information for the channels on zlive.st, and its footer says the operator only proxies streams. Given the paid broadcasters listed, viewers should not assume the streams are authorized.
Can you get in trouble for watching in the US?
The Protecting Lawful Streaming Act targets operators of commercial piracy services, and I found nothing saying it reaches viewers. Other copyright law may still apply, and this is not legal advice.
Why does zlive.st suggest a free VPN?
A banner on zlive.st suggests a free VPN to get around ISP blocking. I do not recommend that, since free VPN apps carry their own tracking risk.
Is zlive.st safe?
The scanners disagree widely: ScamAdviser says very likely safe, PCrisk flagged 1 of 92 engines, Gridinsoft gives 52 out of 100 and Scam Detector 18 out of 100. They use different methods and show reputation, not proof of malware or infringement.
What a directory page cannot tell you
The most useful detail on zlive.st is not a channel but a note in the footer.
It says the service proxies other people’s streams and asks investigators to look elsewhere, which leaves viewers holding the ad, VPN and scam risks.
If you want live sports in the US, check which service holds the rights to your league and start there, and our streaming bundle guide shows how to keep the bill down.
Whatever you open, decline notification prompts and skip any player or extension install, since that is where a stream usually turns into a problem.
