All Ways to Stream Manchester United vs. Manchester City: How to Watch the 2026 Premier League Manchester Derby
By James Carter | Senior Premier League Correspondent
The first Manchester derby of the 2026-27 Premier League season arrives at Old Trafford on Sunday, Sept. 13, with Manchester United and Manchester City heading into one of English football’s biggest fixtures from very different positions.
Watch Manchester United vs. Manchester City Live
City have made a perfect start to the league campaign and arrive with momentum under new manager Enzo Maresca. United, meanwhile, have collected four points from their opening three matches and have conceded twice in each of those league games.
That makes the derby more than a battle for local bragging rights. For United, it is an opportunity to reset their season in front of a home crowd. For City, victory would keep their flawless league start intact and give Maresca an enormous early statement win.
Here is everything supporters need to know about how to watch Manchester United vs. Manchester City live.
Match Details
Match: Manchester United vs. Manchester City
Competition: 2026-27 Premier League
Date: Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026
Kickoff: 4:30 p.m. BST / 11:30 a.m. ET / 8:30 a.m. PT
Venue: Old Trafford, Manchester
Matchweek: 4
The Manchester derby is scheduled for a 4:30 p.m. BST kickoff at Old Trafford. Manchester City’s official global TV guide confirms the date, venue and kickoff time.
How to Watch Manchester United vs. Manchester City in the U.S.
U.S. viewers have several ways to follow the derby.
Kickoff: 11:30 a.m. ET / 8:30 a.m. PT
TV: NBC/USA Network coverage
Streaming: Fubo
Spanish-language coverage: Telemundo
Current U.S. listings identify Fubo as a streaming option, with Telemundo and NBC-related coverage also listed for the fixture.
The Premier League’s U.S. rights are held by NBCUniversal, meaning availability can vary between NBC, USA Network and Peacock depending on the individual fixture. For this particular derby, viewers should check the live listing inside their streaming service before kickoff.
How to Watch Manchester United vs. Manchester City in the UK
UK supporters can watch the derby live on Sky Sports.
The match is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. BST, with Manchester City’s official global listings showing Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League among the UK options. Streaming access is available through Sky Go and NOW, subject to the appropriate subscription.
For supporters who prefer audio coverage, BBC Radio 5 Live is also listed for the fixture.
How to Watch Manchester United vs. Manchester City in Canada
Canadian viewers can stream the Manchester derby through Fubo Canada or DAZN Canada, according to current fixture listings.
The match kicks off at 11:30 a.m. ET in Canada.
How to Watch Manchester United vs. Manchester City in Australia
Australian viewers can watch the Premier League on Stan Sport.
The Manchester derby is among the fixtures listed for Australian viewers, with Stan Sport carrying Premier League matches live.
International Streaming Options
Premier League rights vary considerably by country. Manchester City’s official global TV listings provide the following options for several major markets.
- India: JioHotstar and Star Sports Select 1
- Bangladesh: Toffee Live and myco
- Pakistan: myco
- Japan: U-NEXT
- South Korea: Coupang Play
- Indonesia: Vidio
- Malaysia: Astro Premier League, Astro Go and sooka
- Singapore: StarHub TV+
- Philippines: Setanta Sports
- Vietnam: FPT Play
- Brazil: Disney+ Premium
- Argentina: Disney+ Premium
- Spain: DAZN Spain and Movistar+
- Germany: Sky Go and WOW
- France: myCANAL
- Portugal: DAZN
- Turkey: beIN Sports, beIN CONNECT and TOD
- South Africa: SuperSport and the DStv App
- Nigeria: SuperSport and DStv Now
- Middle East: beIN Sports and TOD in a number of territories
Because rights are territory-specific, viewers should verify the fixture on their local broadcaster before kickoff. Manchester City’s published listings were updated Sept. 9 and cover markets across Europe, North America, Asia, Africa, South America and Oceania.
Is There a Free Legal Way to Watch?
There is no broadly confirmed free live video stream for the Manchester derby in the major English-speaking markets.
In the UK, the game is behind Sky Sports’ Premier League coverage. In the U.S. and Canada, viewers should expect to use a participating broadcaster or streaming service.
Some providers periodically offer promotional trials or introductory offers, but eligibility and pricing can change. Viewers should check the current terms directly with the provider rather than relying on an old promotion.
For radio coverage, BBC Radio 5 Live is listed in the UK, giving supporters a legitimate no-video option if they do not have access to the live television broadcast.
Manchester United’s Storyline: A Derby Arrives at the Right Time
Manchester United enter the derby with plenty to prove.
Michael Carrick’s side have taken four points from their opening three Premier League matches, but their defensive record has been a major concern. United have conceded two goals in each of their first three league games — a start the Guardian notes is their worst defensively since 1972.
The timing of the derby could nevertheless work in United’s favor.
They arrive after a convincing 4-0 Champions League victory over Sabah FK at Old Trafford, giving the squad a boost before the biggest domestic fixture of the early season. Manchester United’s official match center confirms the European victory and the upcoming derby at Old Trafford.
And United know they can beat City at home. They won the corresponding league fixture last season, giving Carrick’s team a recent reminder that the derby does not necessarily follow the form book.
Manchester City’s Storyline: Perfect Start Under Maresca
Manchester City arrive with considerably less pressure.
City have won their first three Premier League games and can make it four victories from four with a win at Old Trafford. The Guardian notes that another victory would give City their seventh instance of opening a Premier League season with four consecutive wins.
The biggest attacking threat is already obvious.
Erling Haaland has scored five goals this season, while Rayan Cherki has continued to grow in influence and new arrivals including Elliot Anderson and Enzo Fernández are settling into Maresca’s team.
City’s recent Champions League win over Porto also means they enter the derby with European confidence behind them.
The Players to Watch
Bruno Fernandes — Manchester United
If United are going to control the derby, Bruno Fernandes is likely to be central to their attacking game.
The United captain remains the creative heartbeat of the side and has the ability to punish City if United can create space between the lines.
The Guardian identifies Fernandes as a key player to watch and argues that his influence could be decisive if United are to overcome their rivals.
Erling Haaland — Manchester City
Haaland is the obvious danger man.
With five goals already this season, the Norwegian striker gives United’s defense little margin for error. Any defensive mistake around the penalty area could quickly become a scoring opportunity.
Rayan Cherki — Manchester City
Cherki has become increasingly influential in City’s attack.
His ability to receive possession in dangerous areas and create opportunities adds another dimension to a City side that already possesses significant firepower.
The Tactical Battle
The key question may be how aggressively United choose to defend.
City have enough technical quality to dominate possession, but United’s home advantage could encourage Carrick to press higher and attempt to disrupt City’s buildup.
That approach carries a risk.
If United press without maintaining their defensive structure, City have the speed and quality to exploit the spaces behind the first line. Haaland’s movement could become particularly dangerous if City can release him early.
For United, the ideal scenario may be a more controlled opening: stay compact, frustrate City and allow Fernandes and the forwards to attack when opportunities appear.
Why This Manchester Derby Matters
The Manchester derby always carries significance, but the early-season context makes this one particularly interesting.
United need points to prevent the gap between themselves and the league’s leading sides from becoming an early-season problem.
City, meanwhile, have the opportunity to send another message under Maresca.
A fourth consecutive league victory would maintain their perfect start and give the new manager an enormous result at one of English football’s most intimidating grounds.
For United, a victory would do more than add three points. It would immediately change the mood around the club.
The Bottom Line
Manchester United vs. Manchester City kicks off at 4:30 p.m. BST / 11:30 a.m. ET / 8:30 a.m. PT on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, at Old Trafford.
For U.S. viewers, current listings point to Fubo, with NBC/Telemundo platforms involved in English- and Spanish-language coverage.
In the UK, Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League are carrying the derby, with Sky Go and NOW providing streaming options.
In Canada, Fubo and DAZN are listed, while Stan Sport carries the Premier League in Australia.
Internationally, fans can find the match across services including JioHotstar in India, Disney+ Premium in Brazil and Argentina, U-NEXT in Japan, SuperSport in South Africa and beIN Sports/TOD across several Middle Eastern markets.
On the pitch, the contrast is compelling: United are searching for stability, while City are chasing a perfect start.
And with Old Trafford hosting the first Manchester derby of the 2026-27 Premier League season, there is little chance this will feel like an ordinary Matchweek 4 fixture.