The 2024-5 Premier League season has kicked off with a bang, and one of the most anticipated matches of the opening weekend is the clash between Chelsea and Manchester City. Chelsea, under the management of Enzo Maresca, will be looking to make a statement against the defending champions, Manchester City. The game is scheduled to take place on Sunday, August 18, 2024, at 11:30 a.m. ET (8:30 a.m. PT) and will be broadcast on NBC, as well as streamed on Peacock and other platforms.
For fans who do not have cable, there are several options available to watch the Chelsea vs. Manchester City game. One of the most popular choices is to subscribe to Peacock, which will live stream every Premier League game airing on NBC and USA Network, as well as broadcast select Peacock-exclusive Premier League games this season. In addition to live sports, Peacock offers a wide range of content, including movies and TV series like „The Office“ and „Parks and Recreation.“
Another option for streaming live network-aired Premier League matches is through a subscription to Sling TV. With the Orange + Blue Tier plan, viewers can access USA Network, NFL Network, local NBC, Fox, and ABC affiliates, as well as ESPN. Sling TV also offers 50 hours of cloud-based DVR recording space and is currently running a promotion for 50% off the first month’s subscription.
FuboTV is another popular streaming service that offers access to live Premier League matches airing on NBC and the USA Network. In addition to the Premier League, FuboTV provides coverage of almost every NFL game, MLB, NBA, NHL, and MLS matches. The Pro Tier subscription includes over 180 channels, 1,000 hours of cloud-based DVR recording, and the option to stream on multiple devices.
For fans looking to bundle their sports streaming services, Hulu + Live TV offers access to 90 channels, including NBC and the USA Network. The subscription also includes ESPN+ and Disney+ for a comprehensive entertainment package.
While waiting for the match to start, fans can gear up with Premier League jerseys, T-shirts, hoodies, and more from Fanatics. The site offers a wide selection of team-branded merchandise, including caps, sweats, and even AirPods Pro cases.
In addition to the Chelsea vs. Manchester City game, other Premier League matches scheduled for today include Brentford vs. Crystal Palace. Looking ahead, the Leicester City vs. Spurs game will take place on Monday, August 19, 2024, at 3 p.m. ET (noon PT) and will air on USA Network.
Key dates to mark in the calendar for the 2024-5 Premier League season include the season opener on August 16, 2024, the closing of the summer transfer window on August 30, 2024, Boxing Day on December 26, 2024, the Carabao Cup final on March 16, 2025, the FA Cup final and Championship Sunday on May 17, 2025, the Europa League final on May 21, 2025, and the final match round of the season on May 25, 2025.
With a plethora of options to watch and follow the Premier League action, fans are in for an exciting and action-packed season ahead. Whether it’s through traditional cable subscriptions or streaming services, there are plenty of ways to catch all the thrilling moments of the beautiful game.