When to watch Chelsea vs. Man United
- Saturday, April 18, at 3 p.m. ET (12 p.m. PT).
Where to watch
- Chelsea vs. Man United will air in the US on NBC Sports Network and Peacock Premium.
Manchester United aims to return to winning form on Saturday as it travels to the capital to face a Chelsea squad now in serious danger of missing out on a top-five finish.
United suffered a surprise 2-1 home defeat to relegation-threatened Leeds on Monday, with the fallout from that match providing interim boss Michael Carrick with the first true test of his short stint in the Old Trafford hot seat.
The loss, which drew jeers from the home crowd at halftime and at the final whistle, means the Red Devils now have a seven-point cushion over sixth-place Chelsea, which could narrow to four points with a loss here. The sending off of Lisandro Martínez in that game, along with Harry Maguire’s current suspension, means United enter this game with a defensive selection crisis.
After a run of four defeats from their last five, Saturday’s game is approaching must-win territory for Chelsea and its hopes of qualifying for the UEFA Champions League. Liam Rosenior’s Blues come into the weekend’s action four points behind fifth-place Liverpool.
Chelsea takes on Manchester United on Saturday, March 18, at Stamford Bridge in West London, with kickoff set for 8 p.m. BST. That makes it a 3 p.m. ET or 12 p.m. PT start in the US and Canada, and a 5 a.m. AEST kickoff in Australia on Monday morning.
Brazilian midfielder Casemiro was on the scoresheet for Man United in its 2-1 defeat to Leeds at Old Trafford on Monday.
How to watch Chelsea vs. Man United in the US without cable
This match at Stamford Bridge will be broadcast on NBC Sports Network and streaming service Peacock. NBCSN is available via a live TV streaming service such as YouTube TV or DirecTV. If you want a less expensive option, you’ll need a Peacock Premium or Premium Plus subscription.
Peacock offers two Premium plans — the ad-supported Premium plan costs $11 a month and the ad-free Premium Plus plan costs $17 a month.
How to watch the Premier League 2025-26 with a VPN
If you’re traveling abroad and want to keep up with Premier League action while away from home, a VPN can help enhance your privacy and security when streaming.
It encrypts your traffic and prevents your internet service provider from throttling your speeds. Additionally, it can be helpful when connecting to public Wi-Fi networks while traveling, providing an extra layer of protection for your devices and logins. VPNs are legal in many countries, including the US and Canada, and can be used for legitimate purposes such as improving online privacy and security.
However, some streaming services may have policies restricting VPN use to access region-specific content. If you’re considering a VPN for streaming, check the platform’s terms of service to ensure compliance.
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Livestream Chelsea vs. Man United in the UK
This Saturday evening clash is exclusive to TNT Sports and will be shown on its TNT Sports 1 channel.
You can access TNT Sports via Sky Q, Virgin Media and EE TV as part of a TV package.
Alternatively, TNT Sports has a new streaming home with the launch of HBO Max in the UK. It costs £31 either way and comes in a package that includes Discovery Plus’ library of documentary content.
A bundle including HBO Max’s entertainment plan alongside TNT Sports currently costs £31 per month.
Livestream Chelsea vs. Man United in Canada
If you want to livestream EPL games in Canada this season, you’ll need to subscribe to Fubo. The service has exclusive rights to the Premier League and is broadcasting all 380 matches live.
Fubo is the go-to destination for Canadians looking to watch the EPL, with exclusive streaming rights to every match. It currently costs CA$27 for the first month, then CA$31.50 per month from then on.
Livestream Chelsea vs. Man United in Australia
Livestreaming rights for the EPL are now with Stan Sport, which is showing all 380 matches live, including this game.
Stan Sport will set you back AU$20 a month (on top of a Stan subscription, which starts at AU$12). It’s also worth noting that the streaming service is currently offering a seven-day free trial.
A subscription will also give you access to Premier League, Champions League and Europa League action, as well as international rugby and Formula E.
Stephan is the sports journalist for the Maple Grove Report.
