The Premier League is set to commence its 2024-5 season, making it easier than ever for fans to catch every game without cable. The opening match will see Manchester United face Fulham on Friday, August 16, 2024, at 3 p.m. ET (12 p.m. PT) at Old Trafford, which will be broadcast on USA Network and streamed on Peacock.
The first week of matches includes several exciting fixtures, all starting at 10:00 a.m. ET, with the following schedule:
Saturday, August 17, 2024:
– Ipswich Town vs. Liverpool at 7:30 a.m. on USA Network
– Arsenal vs. Wolves on USA Network
– Everton vs. Brighton, Newcastle United vs. Southampton, and Nottingham Forest vs. AFC Bournemouth, all live on Peacock.
– West Ham vs. Aston Villa at 12:30 p.m. on NBC.
Sunday, August 18, 2024:
– Brentford vs. Crystal Palace at 9:00 a.m. on USA Network.
– Chelsea vs. Manchester City at 11:30 a.m. on NBC.
Monday, August 19, 2024:
– Leicester City vs. Spurs at 3:00 p.m. on USA Network.
The season will run from August 16, 2024, to May 25, 2025, featuring 33 weekends of matches, four midweek rounds, and a Bank Holiday week. Notably, there will be no Christmas Eve match this season and the traditional mid-season break is replaced with an extended summer break.
Key dates for the season include:
– August 10, 2024: Community Shield
– August 30, 2024: Closing of the summer transfer window
– December 26, 2024: Boxing Day matches
– May 17, 2025: FA Cup final
– May 21, 2025: Europa League final in Bilbao
– May 25, 2025: Final match round
To watch the 2024-5 Premier League matches, NBC and USA Network will air games while Peacock will provide live streaming. A subscription to Peacock is required to access all matches, costing $8 per month or $80 annually.
Viewers also have other options like Sling TV, which offers a 50% discount for the first month, Fubo, known for its sports-centric services, and Hulu + Live TV, which includes ESPN+ and Disney+.
Additionally, fans can watch local channels carrying matches with a digital antenna, providing a cost-effective way to catch the games without monthly fees. Lastly, for those looking to gear up, Fanatics offers a range of Premier League merchandise to support their favorite teams.
The Premier League teams for the 2024-5 season include Arsenal, Aston Villa, Bournemouth, Brentford, Brighton, Chelsea, Crystal Palace, Everton, Fulham, Ipswich Town, Leicester, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United, Newcastle United, Nottingham Forest, Southampton, Tottenham Hotspur, West Ham United, and Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Notable matchups to look forward to include:
– Chelsea vs. Man City on August 18
– Manchester United vs. Liverpool on August 31
– Tottenham vs. Arsenal on September 14
– Arsenal vs. Liverpool on October 26
For a complete schedule of the season, fans are encouraged to check available resources online.