Casemiro and Manchester United kick off the Premier League season this Friday against Fulham. (James Gill – Danehouse/Getty Images)
It’s been a busy summer for soccer fans, with Euro 2024, Copa America, Olympic soccer (US Women’s National Team won gold!) and now the Premier League is back. This Saturday sees Ipswich Town vs Liverpool, Arsenal vs Wolves, Everton vs Brighton, Newcastle vs Southampton, Nottingham Forest vs Bournemouth and West Ham vs Aston Villa. In the US, every Premier League match will be broadcast on NBC, USA Network and Peacock (with select matches broadcast in Spanish on Universo and Telemundo). Don’t have cable TV? We’ve got you covered. Here’s what you need to watch Premier League soccer in the US this season.
How to watch Premier League matches:
TV Channel: USA Network, Universo
Streaming: DirecTV, Fubo, and more
When does the Premier League season start?
After the Olympic soccer matches are over, fans won’t have to wait long to watch their favorite Premier League matches. The 2024-24 Premier League season kicked off on Friday, August 16, 2024, with a match between Manchester United and Fulham.
What channels will the Premier League be on in the US?
Premier League matches will be broadcast on a mix of networks: NBC, USA Network, Peacock, and Universo, so to watch every match you’ll need a combination of Peacock and cable, or a live TV streaming service (or utilize a VPN).
How to watch Premier League football:
(peacock)
Starting at $8 per month, a Peacock subscription is an easy way to stream select Premier League matches in the US if you don’t have cable TV. But it doesn’t stop there: in addition to Premier League broadcasts, you can watch NFL games and college football, and watch thousands of hours of shows and movies, including popular sitcoms like Parks and Recreation and The Office. For $14 per month, you can upgrade to an ad-free subscription, which includes live access to local NBC affiliates (not just during selected sports and events) and the ability to download select titles for offline viewing.
Peacock for $8 per month
Premier League opening weekend schedule:
All times are Eastern Standard Time
Friday, August 16
Man United vs Fulham: 3:00pm (Universo, USA)
Saturday, August 17
Ipswich Town vs. Liverpool: 7:30 AM (US, Universo)
Arsenal v Wolves: 10:00am (Universo, USA)
Everton v Brighton: 10am (Peacock)
Newcastle v Southampton: 10am (Peacock)
Nottingham Forest vs Bournemouth: 10am (Peacock)
West Ham vs. Aston Villa: 12:30pm (Peacock, NBC, Universo)
Sunday, August 18
Brentford v Crystal Palace: 9am (Telemundo, USA)
Chelsea v Manchester City: 11:30 a.m. (Peacock, US, Telemundo)
Monday, August 19
Leicester City vs. Tottenham: 3:00pm (Universo, USA)
