The fast answer
Every Manchester United Premier League match is available in the US through NBC Sports. That means one of three places: Peacock (streaming, most matches), USA Network (cable or live TV streaming), or NBC (broadcast, free with an antenna). No single cable channel carries every game, so the simplest all-in-one option for a United fan is a Peacock Premium subscription (about $10.99/month) — every Premier League match that isn't on NBC or USA streams there, and matches on NBC's broadcast network are usually simulcast on Peacock too.
If you just want to know where this weekend's match is: check the Premier League schedule on NBC Sports or Peacock the week of the game. Which of the three outlets a match lands on is decided a few weeks in advance and changes fixture to fixture.
Who holds the rights
NBCUniversal has been the exclusive US home of the Premier League since 2013, and its current deal runs through the 2027-28 season. Every one of the 380 league matches each season is shown live, split roughly like this:
| Outlet | What it carries | How you get it |
|---|---|---|
| Peacock | The largest share of matches, including most Saturday early kickoffs and midweek rounds | Peacock Premium or Premium Plus subscription |
| USA Network | A featured match most weekends, often the biggest fixtures | Cable, satellite, or a live TV streaming service |
| NBC | A handful of showcase matches per month, usually Saturday or Sunday | Free over-the-air, cable, or live TV streaming; usually also on Peacock |
United plays a lot of the marquee slots, so you can expect a healthy mix of all three across a season. Big-six matchups (Liverpool, Manchester City, Arsenal, Chelsea, Tottenham) tend to land on USA Network or NBC. Fixtures against promoted or lower-table sides — an Ipswich Town visit, for instance — are more likely to be Peacock exclusives.
Option 1: Peacock (best for most United fans)
Peacock is the single subscription that covers the most Manchester United matches.
- Peacock Premium — about $10.99/month or $109.99/year, with ads.
- Peacock Premium Plus — about $16.99/month or $169.99/year, mostly ad-free (live sports still have ads) and includes a live feed of your local NBC station in most markets.
What you get: every Peacock-exclusive Premier League match, simulcasts of NBC's broadcast matches, full replays, condensed "Premier League in 15" highlights, and studio shows. Peacock also carries the Spanish-language feeds for many matches.
What you don't get: matches that air only on USA Network. Those aren't on Peacock live, though replays typically appear afterward. For a United fan who wants everything live, that gap matters — see the combo options below.
Peacock frequently runs discounts around the start of the season in August and around Black Friday; annual plans are the better value if you'll follow the whole campaign. Check the official Peacock site for the current offer.
Option 2: Live TV streaming (covers USA Network and NBC)
If you don't have cable, a live TV streaming service gives you USA Network and, in most markets, your local NBC affiliate. Typical starting prices in 2026:
| Service | Approx. price | USA Network | NBC | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sling TV (Blue) | ~$46/month | Yes | In select markets only | Cheapest route to USA Network |
| YouTube TV | ~$83/month | Yes | Yes | Unlimited DVR, easy to cancel |
| Hulu + Live TV | ~$83/month | Yes | Yes | Bundles Disney+ and ESPN+ |
| Fubo (Pro) | ~$85/month | Yes | Yes | Sports-focused, 4K on some events |
| DirecTV Stream | ~$87/month | Yes | Yes | Closest to a traditional cable lineup |
Prices shift often and most services add regional sports fees or taxes, so confirm on the official site before subscribing. None of these include Peacock, so a live TV service alone still misses the Peacock-exclusive matches.
The complete setup: Peacock Premium ($11) plus Sling Blue ($46) gets you every United league match live for under $60/month. If you already pay for YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, or Fubo for other reasons, adding Peacock is the only extra you need.
Option 3: Cable or satellite
Any standard cable or satellite package that includes USA Network and NBC covers the non-Peacock matches. Some providers (notably Xfinity) include Peacock Premium free or discounted with certain internet or TV tiers — worth checking your account before paying separately.
Free and cheapest options
- Antenna (free): An indoor HD antenna ($20–$40 one-time) picks up your local NBC station in most of the country. That gets you the NBC broadcast matches — typically a few per month, and often the highest-profile fixtures — at no monthly cost. It won't cover USA Network or Peacock matches.
- Peacock alone (cheapest paid route): About $11/month covers the majority of United's matches. For a fan on a budget, Peacock plus an antenna is the best value combination.
- Free trials: YouTube TV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, and DirecTV Stream typically offer short free trials for new customers. Timing one around a big United match against a rival is a legitimate way to catch a USA Network exclusive, but read the cancellation terms first.
- Replays and highlights: Peacock posts full match replays, and NBC Sports publishes free highlights on YouTube shortly after each match ends.
Watching in Spanish
Telemundo and Universo carry a selection of Premier League matches in Spanish each week, and Peacock streams Spanish-language feeds for most of its matches. Universo is included in the major live TV streaming packages listed above; Telemundo is available free over the air in many markets.
Cup competitions and Europe
Manchester United's non-league matches sit with different rights holders, and those deals change more often than the Premier League's. As a general rule in the US:
- Carabao Cup (EFL Cup): Paramount+ has carried EFL competitions in recent seasons.
- FA Cup: Rights have moved between services; check the official FA site or search the current season's broadcaster before a match.
- UEFA Champions League / Europa League: Paramount+ is the US home of UEFA club competitions, with select matches on CBS. Whether United is playing in Europe depends on the previous season's finish, so confirm their competition each summer.
Because these arrangements are renegotiated regularly, check the official site of the competition for the current US broadcaster rather than assuming last year's setup still applies.
This season: what's time-sensitive
The 2026-27 Premier League season runs from mid-August 2026 through late May 2027. NBC Sports publishes the exact channel assignments for each matchweek roughly four to six weeks ahead. The information above about rights holders and services is stable through the 2027-28 season; the specific prices quoted are 2026 list prices and may rise, so treat them as ballpark figures and verify on the official sites.
FAQ
Is every Manchester United match on Peacock? No. Peacock carries the majority of Premier League matches, but the ones airing on USA Network are not streamed live on Peacock. You need cable or a live TV streaming service for those, though Peacock does add replays after the fact.
Can I watch Manchester United for free in the US? Partly. Matches broadcast on NBC are free with an over-the-air antenna, and NBC Sports posts free highlights online. There is no free, legal way to watch every match live.
Does MUTV show live Premier League matches? No. The club's own MUTV app offers full replays of matches after a delay, press conferences, and academy and women's team games, but live Premier League broadcasts in the US are exclusive to NBC Sports outlets.