The 2024-25 Premier League season officially begins today with a match between Manchester United and Fulham. The game will take place at Old Trafford in Stretford, England.
Here’s how to watch the Manchester United versus Fulham match today and the details on streaming options available without cable.
The match kicks off on Friday, August 16, 2024, at 3 p.m. ET (12 p.m. PT). It will be broadcast live on USA Network and can also be streamed on Peacock as well as other platforms.
If you do not have cable and want to watch the match, there are several streaming options available. Peacock, owned by NBC/Universal, offers a subscription service that gives access to every Premier League game airing on NBC and USA Network, along with some Peacock-exclusive matches. The subscription costs $8 per month or $80 per year, with the flexibility to cancel any time. Notably, Peacock also provides a vast library of on-demand content and live sports, including college football and wrestling events.
Sling TV is another affordable option, providing access to USA Network along with other channels like ESPN and local NBC affiliates through its Orange + Blue tier plan. The standard monthly price is $60, but there’s currently a promotion that offers the first month for $30. Sling TV also features a unique Season Pass option for football season for four months at $219. However, CBS programming is not included in this service, which may require an additional Paramount+ subscription for those games.
Fubo is a sports-oriented streaming service offering a seven-day free trial. It allows viewers to watch Premier League matches airing on NBC and USA Network, along with access to NFL games. After the trial, the Fubo Pro tier costs $80 per month and includes over 180 channels along with numerous sports.
Hulu + Live TV is another option, bundling 90 channels including NBC and USA Network for $77 monthly, along with unlimited DVR storage and access to ESPN+ and Disney+.
In addition to the match, football fans can support their teams by purchasing jerseys and merchandise from Fanatics.
The opening weekend schedule for the 2024-25 Premier League season includes several matches, all set to kick off at 10 a.m. ET on Saturday, August 17, and continuing into Sunday and Monday. Key matches feature teams like Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea, and Tottenham, with the season running until May 25, 2025, without a Christmas Eve match or an extended mid-season break.