The opening weekend of the new English Premier League season concludes with a blockbuster showdown at Old Trafford, as old foes Manchester United and Arsenal go head-to-head.
Below, we'll outline the best live TV streaming services for watching 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.
A hugely disappointing 15th-place finish for Man United last term — its lowest in the EPL era — has prompted a major overhaul of Ruben Amorim's squad. $270 million has been splashed out on an all-new attacking lineup of Bryan Mbeumo, Matheus Cunha and Benjamin Šeško.
Arsenal have also been busy in the transfer market during the summer, with new No. 9 Victor Gyökeres set to make his Premier League debut for the Gunners today alongside fellow newcomers Martin Zubimendi and Noni Madueke.
Manchester United takes on Arsenal on Sunday, Aug. 17, at Old Trafford, with kickoff set for 4:30 p.m. BST. That makes it an 11:30 a.m. ET or 8:30 a.m. PT start in the US and Canada, and an 1:30 a.m. AEST kickoff in Australia in the early hours of Monday morning.
Midfielder Martin Zubimendi looks set to make his first EPL appearance for Arsenal following his $60 million summer move from Real Sociedad. Justin Setterfield/Getty Images
How to watch Man United vs. Arsenal in the US without cable
This match at Old Trafford will be broadcast on will be broadcast on NBC and streaming service Peacock in the US. You'll need a Peacock Premium or Premium Plus subscription to catch the game live.
How to watch the English Premier League 2025-26 season 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 Man United vs. Arsenal in the UK
This opening weekend clash is exclusive to Sky Sports and will be shown 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. Cord-cutters will want to set up a Now account and a Now Sports membership to stream the game.
Livestream Man United vs. Arsenal 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 once again and will be broadcasting all 380 matches 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 a month from then on. See at Fubo
Livestream Man United vs. Arsenal 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
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