Arne Slot's new-look Liverpool team begins its title defense at home on Friday as it takes on Andoni Iraola's Bournemouth in the opening game of the new English Premier League season.
Below, we'll outline the best live TV streaming services to use to watch Premier League games as they happen, wherever you are in the world, and how to use a VPN if it's not available where you are.
Despite last season's triumph that saw them finish 10 points ahead of second-place Arsenal, the Reds have undertaken a major squad overhaul, with Jeremie Frimpong, Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitike all brought in on big-money deals. Not forgetting dynamic left back Milos Kerkez, who is set to face his former club today.
That $300 million summer spending spree has been partly funded by a sizable exodus of established names, with Trent Alexander-Arnold, Luis Diaz, Darwin Nunez and Jarell Quansah all heading out the Anfield exit door.
Bournemouth impressed last season but has also had a summer of significant upheaval, with defensive trio Dean Huijsen, Kerkez and Illia Zabarnyi all sold for significant sums. Those departures may have reduced expectations of another push for European qualification this term, having narrowly missed out last season, but the retention of coveted manager Iraola as well as star forward Antoine Semenyo nevertheless gives hope of another strong campaign.
Liverpool takes on AFC Bournemouth on Friday, Aug. 15, at Anfield, with kickoff set for 8 p.m. BST. That makes it a 3 p.m. ET or noon PT start in the US and Canada, and a 5 a.m. AEST kickoff in Australia on Saturday morning.
Arne Slot will be looking for a strong response from his players following Liverpool's penalty shoot-out defeat to Crystal Palace in the Community Shield. Vince Mignott/MB Media/Getty Images
How to watch Liverpool vs. Bournemouth in the US without cable
Today's opening game of the new season will be broadcast on USA Network, which you can access as part of your cable package or at the NBC Sports website with a valid login. It can also be streamed via Sling TV and other, more expensive streaming TV services.
How to watch the Premier League 2025-26 from anywhere with a VPN
If you're traveling abroad and want to keep up with all the EPL 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, and can also be helpful when connecting to public Wi-Fi networks while traveling, adding 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.
If you choose to use a VPN, follow the provider's installation instructions, ensuring you're connected securely and in compliance with applicable laws and service agreements. Some streaming platforms may block access when a VPN is detected, so verifying if your streaming subscription allows VPN usage is crucial.
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Livestream Liverpool vs. Bournemouth in the UK
Today's season opener at Anfield is exclusive to Sky Sports, showing on its Sky Sports Main Event and UHD channels. If you already have Sky Sports as part of your TV package, you can stream the game via its Sky Go app but cord-cutters will want to get set up with a Now account and a Now Sports membership to stream the game.
Livestream Liverpool vs. Bournemouth in Canada
If you want to stream EPL games in Canada this season you'll need to subscribe to Fubo. The service has exclusive rights to the Premier League once again and will be broadcasting all 380 fixtures live.
Fubo Fubo Canada Watch the Premier League in Canada 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. See at Fubo
Livestream Liverpool vs. Bournemouth in Australia
Livestreaming rights for the EPL are now with Stan Sport, which will be showing all 380 fixtures live, including this match.
Stan Stan Sport Watch every Premier League match live in Australia from AU$32 a month 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. See at Stan Sport
Quick tips for streaming the Premier League using a VPN