Two sides that enjoyed somewhat unexpected top-10 finishes last season go head-to-head on Sunday as Nottingham Forest hosts Brentford in the English Premier League.
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.
Forest were last season's surprise package, booking a long-overdue return to European football by finishing in seventh.
While Nuno Espirito Santo's team has lost pacey winger Anthony Elanga to Newcastle, the Tricky Trees have managed to retain the services of key midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White, despite interest from Spurs. New recruits Igor Jesus, Dan Ndoye, Omari Hutchinson and James McAtee should bolster what already looks like one of the stronger squads outside of the established "big six."
Sunday's game, meanwhile, sees Keith Andrews' first competitive game in charge of Brentford, with the former Blackburn Rovers midfielder taking charge following Thomas Frank's departure for London rivals Spurs.
With club captain Christian Nørgaard and key forward Bryan Mbeumo having also left the club in the summer, and Yoane Wissa looking set to join them amid interest from Newcastle, Andrews appears to have a tough task ahead in matching last season's top-half finish.
Nottingham Forest takes on Brentford on Sunday, Aug. 17, at the City Ground, with kickoff set for 2 p.m. BST. That makes it a 9 a.m. ET or 6 a.m. PT start in the US and Canada, and an 11 p.m. AEST kickoff in Australia.
Igor Jesus has impressed in preseason for Nottingham Forest following his $13 million summer move from Brazilian club Botafogo. Ritchie Sumpter/Nottingham Forest FC/Getty Images
How to watch Nottingham Forest vs. Brentford in the US without cable
This match at the City Ground will be broadcast on NBC and streaming service Peacock. To stream the game live, you'll need a Peacock Premium or Premium Plus account.
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 Nottingham Forest vs. Brentford in the UK
This opening weekend clash at the City Ground is exclusive to Sky Sports and will be shown on its Sky Sports Plus service. 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 Nottingham Forest vs. Brentford 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 Nottingham Forest vs. Brentford 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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