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It’s been a busy summer for soccer fans, with the Euro 2024 tournament, Copa America, and Olympic soccer (where the U.S. women’s team won gold!). And now, the Premier League is back. This Friday, the Premier League returns with an opening match between Manchester United and Fulham, kicking off at 3 p.m. ET on USA Network and Universo in the U.S. In the U.S., every Premier League game is streamed via a combination of NBC, USA Network, and Peacock (with Spanish-language coverage of select games on Universo and Telemundo). Don’t have cable? We’ve got you covered. Here’s what you’ll need to watch Premier League soccer in the U.S. this season.
How to watch the Premier League opener:
Date: Friday, August 16, 2024
Time: 3 pm Eastern Time
Game: Manchester United vs Fulham
TV Channel: USA Network, Universe
Transmission: DirecTV, Fubo and more
When does the Premier League season start?
After all the Olympic football action, fans won’t have to wait long to watch their beloved Premier League matches again. The 2024-2024 Premier League season kicks off on Friday, August 16, 2024, with a match between Manchester United and Fulham at 3:00 p.m. US Eastern Time.
What channel is the Premier League on in the United States?
Premier League matches are streamed via a combination of NBC, USA Network, Peacock, and Universo. So, to watch all the matches, you’ll need a combination of Peacock and cable or a live TV streaming service (or the help of a VPN).
How to watch Premier League football:
(Peacock)
Starting at $8 a month, a Peacock subscription is an easy way to stream select Premier League matches in the US if you don’t have cable. But that’s not all it’s good for! In addition to Premier League coverage, you can watch NFL games, college football, and access thousands of hours of shows and movies, including beloved sitcoms like Parks and Recreation and The officeFor $14 per month, you can upgrade to an ad-free subscription that includes live access to your local NBC affiliate (not just during designated sports and events) and the ability to download select titles to watch offline.
Premier League opening weekend schedule:
All times are Eastern Time
Friday, August 16th
Man United vs. Fulham: 3:00 p.m. (USA, Universo)
Saturday, August 17th
Ipswich Town vs Liverpool: 7:30 am (USA, Universe)
Arsenal vs. Wolves: 10:00 a.m. (USA, Universo)
Everton vs Brighton: 10:00 a.m. (Peacock)
Newcastle vs Southampton: 10am (Peacock)
Nottingham Forest vs. Bournemouth: 10am (Peacock)
West Ham vs. Aston Villa: 12:30 p.m. (Peacock, NBC, Universo)
Sunday, August 18th
Brentford vs. Crystal Palace: 9:00 am (United States, Telemundo)
Chelsea vs. Manchester City: 11:30 am (Peacock, USA, Telemundo)
Monday, August 19
Leicester City vs. Tottenham: 3:00 p.m. (United States, Universe)